Bornem Double
Brouwerij Van Steenberge N.V.

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From:
Brouwerij Van Steenberge N.V.
 
Belgium
Style:
Dubbel
Ranked #71
ABV:
8%
Score:
84
Ranked #22,457
Avg:
3.73 | pDev: 12.06%
Reviews:
428
Ratings:
704
Status:
Active
Rated:
Thursday at 09:36 PM
Added:
May 23, 2002
Wants:
  13
Gots:
  88
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Ratings by troysoy2:
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Rated by troysoy2 from Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%

Sep 02, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.98 by TwiggyCZ from Czech Republic

Thursday at 09:36 PM
 
Rated: 4.25 by BrisLoganite from Australia

Feb 25, 2024
 
Rated: 3.77 by BillyNoonan from Ireland

Jun 16, 2023
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Reviewed by Altrurian from Portugal

4.01/5  rDev +7.5%
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: 4 by arzt from Germany

Jun 05, 2022
 
Rated: 3.73 by shelby415 from Oregon

May 28, 2022
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Rated by josanguapo from Spain

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%
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
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Reviewed by vinicole from England

3.68/5  rDev -1.3%
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, 2022
 
Rated: 3.74 by Tenebris

Dec 09, 2021
 
Rated: 4.01 by LesDewitt4beer from Minnesota

Oct 25, 2021
 
Rated: 3 by NorbertB1974 from Germany

Oct 01, 2021
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Reviewed by Anders91 from California

3.12/5  rDev -16.4%
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, 2021
 
Rated: 3.77 by Daneve76 from Australia

Jun 15, 2021
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Reviewed by lucat from Italy

3.18/5  rDev -14.7%
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
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Reviewed by Ladiloque from Italy

3.82/5  rDev +2.4%
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, 2021
 
Rated: 3.81 by Insomniac from Canada (ON)

Nov 10, 2020
 
Rated: 4.21 by Daniel473 from Netherlands

Oct 05, 2020
 
Rated: 3.92 by smi69 from New York

Jun 08, 2020
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Rated by qrazvan from Romania

3.62/5  rDev -2.9%
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 704 ratings