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Diablo Belga

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A Belgian-style dubbel with aromas of dark caramel and spice, a strong malt presence, a slightly phenolic touch and a warming finish. At 9.2 % and 30 IBU it sits in the lineup’s Belgian group, alongside the tripel and the quadrupel, and is brewed in Madison. Unfiltered and all natural, like every Ale Asylum beer.

ABV
9.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelmaltyspicy
caramel
malty
spicy
yeasty
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced dark caramel and toasted Malz notes, backed by a subtle spice character typical of Belgian yeast activity.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Diablo Belga

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to brown hue with a distinctly hazy, unfiltered character throughout. The dense head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass, leaving defined lacing on each sip. Carbonation is moderate, imparting a gentle, rolling quality without aggressive effervescence.

deep amber-brownhazy and unfilteredthick persistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced dark caramel and toasted Malz notes, backed by a subtle spice character typical of Belgian yeast activity. Dried fruit esters emerge beneath, with hints of clove and black pepper adding complexity without dominance. A mild warming alcohol presence rounds out the aromatic profile without sharpness.

dark caramelspiced yeasttoasted malt

◐ Taste

Sweet caramel and malty richness dominate the entry and mid-palate, building a full-bodied, slightly viscous texture. Spice and subtle phenolic notes from the Belgian yeast weave through without asserting bitterness; the 30 IBU remains restrained and integrative. The alcohol warmth becomes apparent mid-sip, adding depth rather than harshness.

caramel-forwardmalty and fullrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with lingering caramel sweetness and gentle spice fading gradually. A soft, slightly boozy aftertaste persists, inviting reflection rather than aggressive closure.

warming finishlingering caramel
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 10–12°C

Serve at 10–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Goblet

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

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About Belgian Dubbel

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What is a Belgian Dubbel?

Belgian Dubbel is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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