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Dark malt gives this Dubbel its reddish-brown colour and a roasted flavour, and subtly bitter hops finish it off. After Zatte Tripel, Natte is the oldest beer from the brewery, a Belgian-style dark ale made with Amsterdam tap water, barley malt and hops at 6.5%. Brewed in Amsterdam, in the former bathhouse the brewery has called home since 1985.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedmaltydark fruit
roasted
malty
dark fruit
fruity
spicy
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted malt character—bread crust and cocoa undertones—complemented by subtle dark fruit esters.
also:yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Natte

◎ Appearance

Natte presents a reddish-brown hue with good clarity and moderate depth of colour. The head forms with modest density and clings to the glass with visible lacing as the beer is consumed. Carbonation appears moderate, typical of a Belgian-style ale.

reddish-brownclearmoderate head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted malt character—bread crust and cocoa undertones—complemented by subtle dark fruit esters. Noble hops contribute a refined, herbal backdrop without aggression. There is gentle yeast presence adding to the overall earthy, warm impression.

roasted maltdark fruit estersherbal hopsbread crust

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced roasted malt flavours balanced by a clean, slightly spicy yeast profile. Mid-palate brings smooth malt sweetness and hints of dried fruit, while restrained, noble hop bitterness provides structure and a dry finish on the tongue. The beer avoids heaviness despite its dark character.

roasted, maltyspicy yeastdry finishnoble bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and dry, with lingering roasted grain and a subtle herbal edge from the hops. The finish is of medium length, leaving the palate refreshed rather than coated.

dryroasted grainmedium length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
79
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 Dubbel

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