Name: Flying Fish Belgian Style Dubbel
Brewer: Flying Fish Brewing Co. (Cherry Hill, NJ)
Classification: Abbey Dubbel
Alcohol: 7.0%
Thoughts: The problem with this beer is that it is in the company of some of the most well-critiqued beers world-wide, the "Abbey Dubbel" family. These are usually beers brewed by monks in monasteries that have been brought up to be celibate and to brew the best beers in order to quell their sexual appetite. This beer does not live up to those types of Abbey Dubbels. But, its not bad. It pours a wonderfully chocolaty-brown, and smells of raisins (similar to wine). The taste follows the same line but with more of a hoppy bite and small contingent of pepper. It finishes similar to its start and is extremely drinkable. I expected more from it. It is missing some spice, or character, or something else I can't put my finger on. It's a decent attempt from an American brewer making something Belgian monks spend their whole life perfecting.
Rating: 76/100
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