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hopIQ take
La Trappe Dubbel if you want restraint and clarity, St.
Bernardus Prior 8 if you want richness and weight. Both nail the Belgian dubbel template at identical IBU, but they diverge on how much fruit and alcohol warmth you're after. La Trappe leans toward finesse; Prior 8 flexes muscle. Pick La Trappe for session-ability, Prior 8 for meditation.
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Δ 10
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Δ 1
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Tasting notes
La Trappe Dubbel
La Trappe Dubbel drinks leaner than its 7% suggests—you get dark fruit (plum, raisin) without the syrup. The yeast character is clean, almost restrained, letting subtle phenolic spice emerge on the finish. It's the kind of beer that doesn't announce itself; you notice the balance first, the complexity second.
St. Bernardus Prior 8
St. Bernardus Prior 8 hits immediately with warmth and density. Darker fruit notes (fig, molasses) sit heavier on the palate, and there's a subtle alcohol heat that lingers without burning. It feels more substantial—like comparing a linen shirt to wool—and rewards sipping slowly rather than steady pacing.
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