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Overall similarity

hopIQ take
Corsendonk Pater if you want a richer, more assertive dubbel;
Petrus Dubbel if you prefer something rounder and easier to settle into.
The 0.8% ABV difference doesn't sound like much, but it shifts the whole character—Pater's got this extra grip and warmth that makes it feel more substantial. Both sit at 22 IBU, so bitterness isn't the differentiator; it's really about weight and presence.
At a glance
Generated from the four anchored axes — never hand-written.
Beer DNA
Body
Δ 8
Sweetness
Δ 4
Situations
In words
Corsendonk Pater
Corsendonk Pater hits you with immediate warmth—dark fruit (prunes, raisins) up front, then this spicy, almost peppery finish that lingers. There's a subtle nuttiness underneath, and you can actually feel those 7.3% ABV points working. It's the kind of beer that demands attention; you're not gulping this one mindlessly.
Petrus Dubbel
Petrus Dubbel is the smoother operator—same dark fruit character, but it arrives softer, almost velvet-textured. The alcohol is there but it integrates completely, letting caramel and bread crust flavors settle in without any sharp edges. This one's built for sipping over time, not impressing you with intensity.
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Similarly hopped
Within Δ 0. Neither reads as noticeably more bitter on this axis.
Bitterness 28 vs 28 · Δ 0
Bitterness
Δ 0
Texture
Δ 1
Only Corsendonk Pater
Shared character
Only Petrus Dubbel