When you first encounter the many layers of flavor and aroma from our Abbey Ale, you may begin to rejoice in a certain kind of perfection, just as the Trappist monks who invented the style did hundreds of years ago.
All of the exotic spice additions in our version of a Dubbel were destined to give our flagship beer its distinctive, aromatic quality and dry finish – an added dimension to a style already rich in monastic tradition.
Perhaps you'll be reminded how all the delicacies in life have added up to this moment. You may even feel compelled to dance a bit.
Abbey Ale is best from a chalice or a goblet. The wide surface area allows the temperature to rise and release the aromas.
The rich spice profile and deep flavors make Abbey Ale great with roast meats and braised foods. It complements rich strong flavors much like red wine. (Description provided by company)
Comments
Fruit without being "fruity"
Beautiful color when poured. Thick head receded quickly but left a good bit of lacing on the glass. I was surprised by the lack of smell. Subtle fruit and hops when I sniffed. The flavor was thankfully stronger with fruity hints (esp cherry) and red wine like dryness. It is the bitter backend that helps to keep the drink grounded as a beer.
Great Example of a Dubbel
Dark reddish amber, with a full tan and bubbly head. Long lasting head.
The nose is full and assertive, with some caramel, chocolate, and bready malt aromas along with some fruity, and citrusy hop aromas. A little bit of a tartness as well.
The sweetness from the malt is nicely balanced against the bitterness of the hops. There is a subtle almost tannic flavor as well, and the aftertaste is surprisingly quick and dry. A subtle fruitiness also helps to reinforce the sweeter malts and balance out the hop flavors. Bitterness is moderate.
Medium body and carbonation.
Well balanced, strong flavors and enough subtly to keep your palate interested and engaged
Ermergerng! Durbel!!!
Ommegang Abbey Ale is a dubbel style ale that pours an opaque copper with a huge, velvety head. I had to suck some of the foam off before I finished the pour. It smells nice and sweet and yeasty, like a Belgian ale should. The flavor has a sweet and bright fruitiness to it. All I feel is missing from this beer is just a bit more of a bite in the finish. I'd have thought, given how carbonated it seemed when I poured it, that it would have that. But alas, it's just sort of there on your tongue and then gone.