Abbey-style Dubbel
Otto's Pub and Brewery
- From:
- Otto's Pub and Brewery
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Style:
- Belgian Dubbel
- ABV:
- 7%
- Score:
- +7 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 3.03 | pDev: 10.23%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 3
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Mar 06, 2008
- Added:
- May 05, 2005
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
NO SCORE
-
-
No description / notes.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by akorsak from Pennsylvania
3.47/5 rDev +14.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.47/5 rDev +14.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
A chalice served at the brewpub.
A: This is the clearest dubbel that I've ever seen. It is actually translucent! The color is amber, fairly similar in tone to an amber bottle. A small coating of head sits atop the glass.
S: The aroma is darker candi sugars and Belgian yeast. The result is a dark, sweet aroma touched by dryness.
T: The taste reveals the requisite depth of a dubbel, lots of candi sugar, yeast and caramel. Alcohol warmth is present but never overtakes the body of the ale. A chewiness pervades the ale, lots of malts coupled with the sugars.
M: The taste doesn't wow you but it never lets you down either. The candi and yeast are nicely paired together and they nicely support the strength.
D: A glass or two is sufficient, as the alcohol is pretty darn strong.
Mar 06, 2008A: This is the clearest dubbel that I've ever seen. It is actually translucent! The color is amber, fairly similar in tone to an amber bottle. A small coating of head sits atop the glass.
S: The aroma is darker candi sugars and Belgian yeast. The result is a dark, sweet aroma touched by dryness.
T: The taste reveals the requisite depth of a dubbel, lots of candi sugar, yeast and caramel. Alcohol warmth is present but never overtakes the body of the ale. A chewiness pervades the ale, lots of malts coupled with the sugars.
M: The taste doesn't wow you but it never lets you down either. The candi and yeast are nicely paired together and they nicely support the strength.
D: A glass or two is sufficient, as the alcohol is pretty darn strong.
Reviewed by ski271 from Pennsylvania
2.86/5 rDev -5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
2.86/5 rDev -5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Appearance: Very dark ruddy brown with a medium-sized, light tan, foamy head with good retention. Very little lacing.
Smell: Sweet, with some typical wheat aromas, dark bread, light alcohol spice and a little phenolic? Hmm.
Taste: Malty and very sweet. Candi sugar, alcohol, molassess, and a hint of raisin. Slick, sweet, medium-duration finish.
Mouthfeel: Medium body, oily/syrupy texture, low carbonation
Drinkability: Drinkable and enjoyable, but nothing special as far as dubbels go. Many better ones out there, and many better brews at Ottos.
Aug 17, 2005Smell: Sweet, with some typical wheat aromas, dark bread, light alcohol spice and a little phenolic? Hmm.
Taste: Malty and very sweet. Candi sugar, alcohol, molassess, and a hint of raisin. Slick, sweet, medium-duration finish.
Mouthfeel: Medium body, oily/syrupy texture, low carbonation
Drinkability: Drinkable and enjoyable, but nothing special as far as dubbels go. Many better ones out there, and many better brews at Ottos.
Reviewed by goodbyeohio from Connecticut
2.76/5 rDev -8.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
2.76/5 rDev -8.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
12oz goblet at the brewpub..
appearance: a murky reddish-brown with the appearance of a cask ale. nice chunky glass goblet adds to the royalty. something about the look of this beer reminds me of raspberry jam.
aroma: candi sugar and lemon jump out, some alcohol tinge in the aroma. light on the nose overall.
taste: alcohol smell carries over and zaps you unexpectedly for a 7-percenter. malty taste with sour citrus notes. confusing and way way too 'fresh' for a dubbel. satisfying in its sweetness but how dare they call this an 'abbey.'
May 05, 2005appearance: a murky reddish-brown with the appearance of a cask ale. nice chunky glass goblet adds to the royalty. something about the look of this beer reminds me of raspberry jam.
aroma: candi sugar and lemon jump out, some alcohol tinge in the aroma. light on the nose overall.
taste: alcohol smell carries over and zaps you unexpectedly for a 7-percenter. malty taste with sour citrus notes. confusing and way way too 'fresh' for a dubbel. satisfying in its sweetness but how dare they call this an 'abbey.'
We love reviews (150 characters or more)! Check out: How to Review a Beer. You don't need to get fancy. Drop some thoughts on the beer's attributes (look, smell, taste, feel) plus your overall impression. Something that backs up your rating and helps others. Thanks!