Koningshoeven - Dubbel (2010)

Beer Brewery de Koningshoeven, the only Trappist brewery in The Netherlands!  Koningshoeven is also know as La Trappe in the states.  Worldwide, only seven Trappist beers remain. Six of these come from Belgium, one comes from The Netherlands, and that is La Trappe. The beer can only be called a ‘Trappist beer’ if it is brewed at a Trappist monastery under the supervision and responsibility of the monks. 

The dubbel is an authentic Trappist beer with a deep red-brown colour. Through the use of a.o. caramel malt, it has a soft aromatic, caramel-like character. A little bit sweet in taste with a fresh aftertaste.

The ABV is 7.0 and the IBU rating is ??
Style - Dubbel
Glass to use- Snifter, Tulip, Goblet, Chalice, Oversized Wine Glass
Delivery 330ml Bottle

Can be cellared for long periods, under the proper conditions.

The Pour - Pour dark brown color with a small tan head that dissipates. some lacing.
Aroma - Not much up front, as it warms a nice sweet nose appears, some spices (coriander), brown sugar.
Taste - Mostly sweet, a mixture of molasses and brown sugar.
Mouth Feel -  Medium carbonation, medium body. 
Drinkable - Aged much better than the tripel, could have aged another year or two.  No over the top fizz that's typical for a Belgium brew.  Does have a traditional yeasty Belgium backbone. 

This beer pairs well with Mediterranean food, cheese and meat.

This beer gets a Duper rating of A.
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