Abbey Dubbel - Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant

Thorpe429

Illinois

2.75/5  rDev -28.2%

01-27-2013 14:20:23 | More by Thorpe429

touchmeimsac

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -8.6%

05-20-2013 14:14:58 | More by touchmeimsac

brheuer

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +4.4%

03-24-2013 22:11:46 | More by brheuer

IPAchris

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

02-18-2013 14:38:22 | More by IPAchris

IdrinkGas

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -8.6%

01-21-2013 17:06:55 | More by IdrinkGas

salthemonster

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

01-12-2013 19:43:36 | More by salthemonster

VaTechPhilly

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +4.4%

07-30-2012 00:37:08 | More by VaTechPhilly

abcramer

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

06-03-2012 03:17:22 | More by abcramer

Jamesthebrit

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +11%

05-06-2012 23:39:49 | More by Jamesthebrit

Mudawg

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -8.6%

05-05-2012 17:03:51 | More by Mudawg

avisong

Virginia

4/5  rDev +4.4%

04-13-2012 03:14:22 | More by avisong

George2744

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

03-26-2012 17:08:42 | More by George2744

PaBeerLover

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +4.4%

02-03-2012 20:25:27 | More by PaBeerLover

tobelerone

New Jersey

3.88/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

On tap at the brewery. Much lighter in color than a traditional dubbel; almost copper colored. Good lacing, decent head retention.

Lots of fruit in the nose, with pears, plums, bananas, and an almost hefewezien-like bubblegum aspect. These notes also emerge in the taste, combining with strong fruitcake spiciness, moderate sweetness, and a low underlying bitterness. Very fruity.

Somewhat unconventional take on the style, but very tasty. Reminded me of a dark wheat beer with that banana and bubblegum flavor, combined with the darker, heavier fruits and spices you’d find in a dubbel. Worth a shot.

Serving type: on-tap

01-26-2012 16:11:34 | More by tobelerone

InspectorBob

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -8.6%

01-02-2012 01:08:41 | More by InspectorBob

GreatPumpkin

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -8.6%

01-01-2012 21:41:08 | More by GreatPumpkin

ROGUE16

Delaware

4/5  rDev +4.4%

12-07-2011 12:49:43 | More by ROGUE16

TheDarkKnight

Delaware

4/5  rDev +4.4%

12-04-2011 02:13:15 | More by TheDarkKnight

starrdogg

District of Columbia

4/5  rDev +4.4%

11-29-2011 03:55:34 | More by starrdogg

THECPJ

Delaware

4/5  rDev +4.4%

11-28-2011 01:19:31 | More by THECPJ

SolipsismalCat

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +4.4%

11-20-2011 05:01:10 | More by SolipsismalCat

orangesol

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

11-16-2011 06:12:31 | More by orangesol

ferrari29

Illinois

3.8/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Beer poured from bottle into a stemmed wine glass

A - Cloudy body; beer poured with a one finger beige colored foam; slight amount of lacing formed on the sides of the glass; molasses or brown syrup in color

S - Yeasty and malty; deep whiffs produce scents of fruits, especially banana; typical Belgian style in smell, subtle hints of spices; not very overwhelming

T - Yeasty; slight sweet almost bourbon flavors, mostly caramel though, probably from high ABV formed from excessive amount of malted barley; malty biscuit backbone; fruit - like banana

M - Filling and moderately heavy feel; tangy feeling on the sides of the tongue from the carbonation

D- Not bad and a nice beer; could be considered a well-balanced dessert or after dinner beer; I'd be willing to try more from Iron Hill

Serving type: bottle

05-02-2011 00:54:40 | More by ferrari29

Kendo

New York

4.05/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A: Caged & corked 750 ml, poured into a Chimay chalice. Body is murky amber with a small stone/khaki-colored head.

S: Raisins and candied sugar. Plums and basic fruitiness as well. Brown sugar rounds out the sweet nose. Pleasant.

T: Sweetness dominates, though not in a bad, cloying sort of way. Raisins, plums, dark fruit and sugar - candied and brown - and caramel malt are the primary flavors. Finishes with a touch of alcohol; it's more noted when it warms.

M: Body is medium with a very fine-bubbled carbonation that gives it a good, creamy mouthfeel that's fizzy on the palate.

D: Good. Went well with mussels steamed in beer (SN Kellerweis) with some heavy cream, shallots and garlic. But drinking it on its own after dinner, the sweetness gets to you.

Serving type: bottle

01-17-2011 01:02:34 | More by Kendo

afksports

New York

4.1/5  rDev +7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

The Iron Hill Abbey Dubbel is described on the menu as being brewed with dark Belgian candy sugar and balanced with notes of plum, pear and spice. At 7.3% alcohol by volume, it fits right in with the Belgian category. Probably my favorite from the sampling menu - despite my mild feelings towards Belgians in general - this one has a lovely head that retains excellent lacing throughout. It's a rich and clean and clear amber.

The smell is composed of candy, burnt malts, pear, and some spice - maybe coriander? Needless to say, the description comes through the nose. The taste follows it, although the pear in the nose doesn't hang in there as much as I was hoping for. It's spicy at the back end, which leaves you wanting to have more. Beyond that, you don't notice the booze, which is nice for a change.

A well-composed medium body with good carbonation makes this an enjoyable and drinkable brew. If they do it again at Iron Hill, and I can let go of their Pig Iron Porter, I may be back for it.

Serving type: on-tap
@ Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, 3 West Gay St., West Chester

12-29-2010 02:14:19 | More by afksports