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Thisted Belgisk Dubbel

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A full-bodied, characterful dark beer inspired by the Belgian brewing tradition: balanced sweetness, a rich malt profile and a discreet bitterness. It was developed together with Belgisk Blonde by head brewers Christian Harboe and Kjeld Vang Lauritsen, who spent months on the malts, the hops and the yeast type. Both beers reached selected retailers on 1 February 2025.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
amber14
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltydark fruitfruity
malty
dark fruit
fruity
spicy
bready
Aroma
Inviting malt-forward nose with prominent notes of toasted bread and subtle dark fruit—plum and raisin—emerging from the Belgian yeast character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Thisted Belgisk Dubbel

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany brown with a warm copper undertone, presenting a clarity that allows light to pass through with ease. The head forms dense and persistent, with fine Schaumkleiden that trace the glass as you drink. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation.

deep mahoganypersistent headclearwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Inviting malt-forward nose with prominent notes of toasted bread and subtle dark fruit—plum and raisin—emerging from the Belgian yeast character. Low hop presence allows the rich Malz foundation to dominate, with a whisper of spice and gentle caramel sweetness in the background. The overall impression is balanced and restrained, without aggressive fermentation esters.

toasted maltdark fruitBelgian yeastspiced warmth

◐ Taste

Full-bodied entry with pronounced malty sweetness and bready character that unfolds across the mid-palate. The body carries notes of plum, caramel, and a gentle spiced complexity from the yeast work, while restrained bitterness (25 IBU) provides structural balance without dominating. The finish transitions toward mild dryness, allowing the darker malt profile and fruit notes to linger without harshness.

malty sweetnessbready undertonesbalanced bitternesssmooth body

◑ Finish

Medium finish with a graceful fade into subtle dryness and lingering dark fruit character. The aftertaste maintains the malt structure without becoming cloying, leaving a warm and composed impression.

medium lengthdry transitionwarming fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
81
Finish
80
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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