-
Stop lurking! Log in to search, post in our forums, review beers, see fewer ads, and more.
— Todd, Founder of BeerAdvocate
Bornem Double
Brouwerij Van Steenberge N.V.
- From:
- Brouwerij Van Steenberge N.V.
- Belgium
- Style:
- Dubbel
Ranked #74 - ABV:
- 8%
- Score:
- 84
Ranked #23,690 - Avg:
- 3.72 | pDev: 12.1%
- Reviews:
- 428
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jun 16, 2023
- Added:
- May 23, 2002
- Wants:
- 12
- Gots:
- 88
SCORE
84
Good
84
Good
Notes:
None
Recent ratings and reviews. | Log in to view more ratings + sorting options.
Ratings by bros:
None found.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Altrurian from Portugal
4.01/5 rDev +7.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
4.01/5 rDev +7.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
The beer has a respectable nut-brown color, and a handsome fluffy tan head. Its aroma is not strong, but seems about right. The flavor here is perhaps a bit too subtle for a dubbel (in keeping, arguably, with its restrained ABV), but it is nonetheless distinctive. The mild caramelization of toasted white bread comes to mind, with a hint of cinnamon roll. Even though it doesn’t knock your socks off, it tastes good. Mouthfeel hits the mark: easygoing but refreshing. Not one of this distinguished genre’s heavy hitters, but perfectly OK, and worth a try if it happens to be at hand.
Apr 10, 2023
Rated by josanguapo from Spain
3.5/5 rDev -5.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev -5.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
De Lidl. En copa Grimbergen. Estudiando y jugando a Fortnite. Dubbel más tostada de lo habitual sin que ello impida disfrutarla.
May 13, 2022
Reviewed by vinicole from England
3.68/5 rDev -1.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.68/5 rDev -1.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Bottle conditioned. 7.4% ABV. Clear rich chestnut in colour. Thin, light tan, dense head.
Smells of caramel, light spicy yeast, dried stoned fruit. Toffee present.
Tastes like a muted representation of the smell. Wort like bitterness to finish.
Softening carbonation. Medium to full bodied.
Improved towards the end.
Jan 15, 2022Smells of caramel, light spicy yeast, dried stoned fruit. Toffee present.
Tastes like a muted representation of the smell. Wort like bitterness to finish.
Softening carbonation. Medium to full bodied.
Improved towards the end.
Reviewed by Anders91 from California
3.12/5 rDev -16.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.25
3.12/5 rDev -16.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.25
Look: dark brown with think cream colored head
Smell: very weak smell, some yeast, a little malt, a hint of fruit
Taste: some malt, fruit, a little sugar
Feel: nice and smooth
Aug 17, 2021Smell: very weak smell, some yeast, a little malt, a hint of fruit
Taste: some malt, fruit, a little sugar
Feel: nice and smooth
Reviewed by lucat from Italy
3.18/5 rDev -14.5%
look: 4 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.18/5 rDev -14.5%
look: 4 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
For being a dubbel I found this beer a little too simple. I was able to appreciate only a very sweet caramel flavour and am sorry to say that after a few minutes after I drank it i can't remember any particular smell. Nice colour and foam, refreshing, I could buy again if I will have the opportunity but it is nothing special
Apr 12, 2021
Reviewed by Ladiloque from Italy
3.82/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.82/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
My few 33cl bought in 2021 at Lidl Italy declare an abv of 7,2% and the label is different than this one (just check the official website).
I guess they might have changed the recipe as well.
Dense foam disappearing in a couple of minutes. Lightly carbonated. Thick amber color (the brewery says dark brown).
No noticeable smell except for a smoky aroma.
Tastes like smoky wood, toasted cereals, buttery biscuits, medium bodied and smooth not sweet.
Don't even perceive the abv served at 4°C (lower than the suggested 8°C).
Very good.
Apr 11, 2021I guess they might have changed the recipe as well.
Dense foam disappearing in a couple of minutes. Lightly carbonated. Thick amber color (the brewery says dark brown).
No noticeable smell except for a smoky aroma.
Tastes like smoky wood, toasted cereals, buttery biscuits, medium bodied and smooth not sweet.
Don't even perceive the abv served at 4°C (lower than the suggested 8°C).
Very good.
Rated by qrazvan from Romania
3.62/5 rDev -2.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.62/5 rDev -2.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
A great refreshing dubbel whic, as a bonus, is not sweet as most Belgian beers!
May 19, 2020
Bornem Double from Brouwerij Van Steenberge N.V.
Beer rating:
84 out of
100 with
702 ratings
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!