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The Lost Abbey Lost and Found

The Lost Abbey
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🌍 United States · Dubbel · One of 1 Dubbels in hopIQ

A deep amber Abbey Dubbel with Belgian dark candi sugar. Caramel, dried fruit, dark cherry and spicy yeast. Complex and warming — a love letter to the Trappist tradition, brewed in San Diego County.

ABV
8.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
dark30
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp and substantial.

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

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Dubbel.
Malt character
caramel
malty
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
spicy
Fermentation & yeast
yeasty
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Featured inThe Best American Belgian-Style Ales

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for The Lost Abbey Lost and Found

Appearance

Deep amber to dark brown in color with excellent clarity and a persistent tan head. The beer displays the rich, inviting hue characteristic of a traditional Abbey Dubbel, suggesting the use of quality dark malts and candi sugars. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, supporting a stable foam collar.

deep amberdark brownpersistent headclear

Aroma

Inviting nose reveals layers of dark dried fruit—particularly plum and raisin—mingling with caramel sweetness and subtle spice from Belgian yeast. Bread-like malt character provides earthy foundation notes, while hints of dark cherry add complexity. The bouquet is warm and inviting, true to authentic Trappist tradition.

dried fruitcaramelBelgian spicedark cherry

Taste

The palate is rich and full-bodied with a malty foundation balanced by restrained hop bitterness. Dark fruit flavors dominate mid-palate alongside warm caramel and subtle bread notes, while the Belgian yeast contributes distinctive spice and warming alcohol. Sweetness is present but not cloying, allowing complexity to shine through.

malty sweetnessdark fruitwarming alcoholbalanced

Finish

The finish is smooth and lingering with residual caramel sweetness and gentle spice notes persisting on the palate. Alcohol warmth provides a satisfying conclusion that invites the next sip.

smoothlingeringwarm finish
86
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
87
Appearance
85
Finish
84
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of The Lost Abbey Lost and Found

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 The Lost Abbey Lost and Found

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same caramel, dark fruit, rich character as The Lost Abbey Lost and Found will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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