The dark, reddish-brown Trappist beer from Westmalle, the Dubbel, owes its rich and complex flavor to bottle refermentation (7%). It is characterized by notes of caramel, malt, and fruity esters reminiscent of ripe banana. The first encounter with Westmalle Dubbel is a thick, cream-colored head. After drinking, it leaves a beautiful lacing on the glass. But the true memory of this balanced Trappist beer with its smooth mouthfeel is undoubtedly the long, dry finish.
The name ‘Dubbel’ refers to a doubling of the ingredients of the light, original Trappist beer that the brothers brewed for themselves.