Dubbel Beers

Dubbel beers get their name from the fact that (originally) they needed double the ingredients of their weaker-ABV brethren. Historically brewed by monks across Belgium in the country’s six Trappist abbeys, many of the best examples are still produced in this manner, though so-called secular breweries across the world have since cottoned on and produced their own dubbel beers. Dubbel beers can vary from almost jet black to a reddish copper colour but are always loaded with raisin, bread and stone fruit flavours, plus a little banana from the yeast. Caramel, nutty, and chocolate tones are also quite common in dubbels. If you enjoy classic European beers and Belgian styles like quadruples, lambics and blonde ales, be sure to sample some of Beer Merchants’ dubbel abbey beers. If you need help with your order, get in contact with our team, or to learn more about all manner of beer topics, read our features.