4.2/5
AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
750 ml bottle into globe glass, no bottle dating. A bit of a gusher when I popped the cork, but not bad. Pours crystal clear dark red color with a nice 2 finger khaki head with great retention that reduces to a thick lacing cap that lasts. Some nice thick lacing clings to the glass as well. Aromas of big cherry, apple, fig, plum, molasses, caramel, biscuit, and yeast spices. Nice and well balanced aromas with good strength. Taste of big cherry, fig, apple, plum, caramel, molasses, candi sugar, light chocolate, and yeast spices. Lingering notes of fruitiness, molasses, and spices on the finish for a bit. Medium carbonation and body; with a slightly creamy and smooth mouthfeel that drinks easily. Alcohol is well hidden with only a slight warming on the finish noticed. Overall an excellent, delicious, and highly enjoyable Dubbel. Great flavor balance and easy drinking.
A great Belgian style dubbel, but not as amazing as I remember it being the first time around.
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