Monday, March 21, 2011

Allagash Dubbel Reserve: Review

Belgian Style Ale Batch # 67
7% abv
1pt 9.4oz bottle
$9.00 a bottle
Allagash Brewing
Portland, Maine, USA
My Strength Rating: 4.5
Here is an interesting note: The 750 ml bottle is labeled as Dubbel Reserve and the smaller bottles are labeled as Dubbel Ale.
Appearance: a ruddy brown body with a fine light tan head that leaves a little bit of lacing on the chalice. 

Aroma: a light nose of dark dried fruits.

Flavors: Not an overly sweet dubbel.  A nice golden raisin and herbal tea like character is the main profile.  There is a touch of sweet malts and a touch of bitter hops providing some good balance.  I do not see this as a complex ale but, it is tasty all the same. 

Mouthfeel: Smooth and pleasing to the palate. Very drinkable.
Recommendation: I think this could be a good introductory Belgian Dubbel.

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