Abbey Ale
Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown, New York, United States 🇺🇸
Belgian Style - Dubbel Regular|
Score
7.43
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The brew that opened our doors in 1997, Abbey Ale brought Trappist-style brewing to America.
This full-bodied dubbel pours a deep burgundy with a fluffy head and enchanting aromas. Rich, fruity flavors and hints of honey, caramel and toffee linger before giving way to a long, dry finish. Brewed with Belgian specialty malts and a variety of spices, it pairs well with roasted meats, pâtés and terrines, and soft cheeses.
This full-bodied dubbel pours a deep burgundy with a fluffy head and enchanting aromas. Rich, fruity flavors and hints of honey, caramel and toffee linger before giving way to a long, dry finish. Brewed with Belgian specialty malts and a variety of spices, it pairs well with roasted meats, pâtés and terrines, and soft cheeses.
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7.5/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
750ml bottle @ RBNAG’07. Clear mahogany body with a medium beige head. Aroma of sweet caramel malt and alcohol. Flavor is sweet, caramel malt, dry fruit, candy sugar and alcohol. Quite complex and typical sweet ale in Belgium style.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Nov 2007
at 08:36
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Medium yellowish brown head. Deep hazy brown mahogany body. Malty egg aroma with banana notes over a cinnamon background. Dry vinuous cinnamon licorice soapy peppery taste with banana notes. Dry caramelly afttertaste with cardboard notes. Liked this less than I expected. (0.75l bottle at RBNAG’07.)
Tried
from Bottle
on 10 Nov 2007
at 07:35
4.2/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 5
Flavor 2
Texture 4
Overall 3
Beautiful swirling dark hypnotizing pour from gunk on bottom of bottle. A tempest in a mug. Really sweet aroma, nearly sickening sweet, attractive in its own way. Taste impact is burned caramel. Very strong, near whiskey bulldozer. Creamy carbonation but it’s hidden in the misandry of repulse. A magniloquent example of the style. Finish is just plain anti- amicable. In your face danno. The aroma and appearance save this selection. I’m not good enough for this brew. Very difficult to enjoy.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Oct 2007
at 16:47
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Aroma resembles burgandy wine, with dark fruits like raisin and prune. Deep mahogany color with a beige head that flattened quickly. Medium bodied, with near fizzy carbonation (real ale). The flavor is caramel, toffee, raisin, prune, and some chocolate. The mild sweetness dissipates, and the finish is relatively dry. There is arguably some bitter, and likely some anise. Complex ale.
Tried
on 16 Aug 2007
at 20:53
8.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 9
Very strong aroma right out of the bottle. Poured a deep burgandy with a medium off white head. The impressive aroma is fruity, with yeast, malts a little sugar sweetness and wine notes as well. A little alcohol in the aroma as well. Aroma becomes richer as the beer warms. Mouth is smooth and creamy. The flavor is just as delicious as the aroma. Caramel malts, dark fruits, yeast, brown sugar and some wine is all evident. Finishes with a nice alcohol bitterness. The flavor lingers on your tongue. This is an excellent beer, I wish I had tried it sooner.
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Dec 2006
at 19:45