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How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags
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What is a Belgian Dubbel?
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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Three Taverns A Night in Brussels
Serve at 10–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Three Taverns A Night in Brussels
◎ Appearance
A Night in Brussels pours a deep mahogany to dark brown color with excellent clarity, revealing its 20 SRM intensity. A thick, creamy tan head forms and persists admirably, suggesting proper carbonation and a well-structured beer. The beer's rich, opaque body promises the malty complexity to follow.
◌ Aroma
The nose leads with warming yeast esters and distinctive Belgian phenolics, presenting prominent clove and subtle banana notes characteristic of the style. Rich caramel and dark fruit aromas layer underneath, creating an inviting and complex bouquet. The low IBU of 22 ensures no hop bitterness intrudes on this malt-forward, spice-driven aromatic profile.
◐ Taste
The palate opens with robust malty sweetness and bread-like complexity, followed by layers of dark dried fruits and caramel notes that build richly across the mid-palate. Belgian yeast character shines through with spicy, warming phenolic qualities and subtle banana undertones. The 8.5% ABV provides gentle alcohol warmth without heat, while the low bitterness maintains the beer's smooth, balanced character.
◑ Finish
The finish is warm and lingering, with residual sweetness and yeasty spice fading slowly on the palate. Alcohol warmth persists gently, leaving a pleasant, complex aftertaste that invites another sip.
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