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St-Feuillien Brune

Brasserie St-Feuillien
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🌍 Belgium · Dubbel · One of 10 Dubbels in hopIQ

Brewed since 1952 alongside the Blonde, this abbey ale shows a deep ruby-brown colour and a generous, lasting head. Fruity fermentation notes sit on a base of liquorice and caramel, and special malts add a clear bittersweet cocoa tone. The body is firmly malty, and the bitterness comes from the interplay of fine hops with those coloured malts. Flavours of caramel, liquorice, dark chocolate, dried plum, raisin and a light touch of spice.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber14
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very crisp and substantial.

A heavy frame with a sharp finish — a rare combination that stays pointed on the tongue.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Dubbel.
Malt character
caramel
malty
chocolate
bready
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
yeasty
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for St-Feuillien Brune

◎ Appearance

A deep ruby-brown hue dominates the glass, conveying the richness of the coloured malts at work. The head is generous and persistent, clinging to the glass in fine lacing. The beer presents with good clarity and a gentle carbonation that supports the visual presentation.

deep ruby-brownpersistent headwell-defined lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fruity fermentation esters that sit comfortably atop a base of liquorice and caramel. Dark malt character emerges with subtle cocoa and dried fruit notes—plum and raisin—while a light spice note weaves through the background. The hop character remains restrained, allowing the malt complexity to take centre stage.

fruity esterscaramel, liquoricecocoa, dried fruit

◐ Taste

The palate is firmly malty, opening with caramel sweetness and dark chocolate depth that flows into mid-palate. Liquorice and raisin notes provide textural interest, while a gentle spice note adds dimension without overwhelming. Bitterness emerges from the interplay of fine hops with the coloured malts, creating a clean bittersweet finish rather than harsh hop bite.

caramel sweetnessdark chocolatebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is warm and lingering, with residual caramel and chocolate notes persisting on the palate. A drying bittersweet character fades gradually, leaving a clean, malty aftertaste.

warming finishmalty aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of St-Feuillien Brune

Serve at 10–12°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Goblet
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with St-Feuillien Brune

About Dubbel

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Dubbel?

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.

Finding a similar Dubbel

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