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Roasted malt flavors and sweet notes of caramel and chocolate lead this double amber ale, while bittering hops keep the generous malt bill in balance. It pours dark amber at 7.2% ABV and 39 IBU and runs year-round in the lineup of Long Trail, the Vermont brewery in Bridgewater Corners founded in 1989.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter39 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedchocolatecaramel
roasted
chocolate
caramel
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced roasted malt character, grounded by a distinct chocolate backbone that deepens into cocoa powder notes.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Double Bag

◎ Appearance

Double Bag presents a dark amber pour with excellent clarity and a rich, tan head that clings to the glass with firm retention. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a fine bead that sustains throughout the drinking experience. The lacing persists evenly as the beer recedes, speaking to solid structure and balance.

dark amberclearfirm head retentionmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced roasted malt character, grounded by a distinct chocolate backbone that deepens into cocoa powder notes. Sweet caramel emerges as a secondary layer, offering roundness without cloying. Bittering hops sit in the background, present but restrained, allowing the malt profile to dominate.

roasted maltchocolate, cocoacaramel sweetnesssubtle hop bitterness

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with roasted malt and chocolate flavors establishing the core at mid-palate. Caramel sweetness weaves throughout without overwhelming; the bitterness—moderate at 39 IBU—emerges gradually to check the malt generosity without becoming harsh. The 7.2% ABV integrates well, contributing warmth that reinforces rather than dominates the sensory profile.

smooth entrymalt-forwardbalanced sweetness and bitternesswarming alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish is dry to off-dry, with roasted and chocolate notes lingering into a lingering aftertaste. Slight hop astringency provides structure, while a faint warming sensation from the alcohol persists gently on the palate.

roasted fadedry finishlong aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
80
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 12–16°C

Serve at 12–16°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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