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Maredsous Brune

Maredsous
Belgium·Dubbel
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Once brewed only for Christmas, it grew into a force of its own over the years. Caramel opens the bouquet, followed by a roasted note with hints of mocha and a few fruity touches. The bitterness comes from a nutty character and the roasted malts, and the 8 % alcohol is clearly present without making the beer heavy. Refermented in the bottle, aged for two months in the cellar.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelroastednutty
caramel
roasted
nutty
coffee
fruity
spicy
Aroma
Caramel dominates the opening, warm and malt-forward with pronounced roasted character.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,chocolate,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Maredsous Brune

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany brown with a rich, garnet undertone. The head is dense and persistent, clinging to the glass walls with fine Schaumkleiden. Clarity shows good brilliance beneath the color, with gentle carbonation rising steadily.

deep mahoganypersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Caramel dominates the opening, warm and malt-forward with pronounced roasted character. Mocha and coffee notes emerge underneath, layered with subtle dried fruit esters and a gentle spice. The alcohol presence is evident but not aggressive, adding depth to the bouquet.

caramel maltroasted, mochacoffee, spice

◐ Taste

Caramel sweetness anchors the entry, balanced immediately by roasted bitterness and nutty character that builds through the mid-palate. Coffee and mocha develop fully, with a dry, grainy finish that prevents heaviness despite the 8% ABV. The alcohol remains warm and integrated, supporting rather than dominating.

caramel-forwardroasted, nutty bitternesscoffee, dry grain

◑ Finish

Lingering dry finish with roasted malt and a subtle spice note persisting. The warmth of alcohol fades gracefully, leaving a clean, slightly bitter aftertaste that invites another sip.

dry, lingeringroasted aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
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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