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Brew Belgian Dubbel: Your Dubbel Recipe

Belgian & AbbeyBJCP 26B
Medium

Complex, malty, with dark fruits — the Belgian Dubbel is a monastery beer with character. Create your Dubbel recipe with Belgian yeast and dark candi sugar.

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67.6%
ABV
1525
IBU
2040
EBC
2.43
CO₂ vol

Typical Ingredients for Belgian Dubbel

Malts

  • Pale Ale or Pilsner malt

Hops

  • Style-appropriate hops

Yeast

Belgian yeast (e.g. T-58, BE-256)

Special Ingredients

  • Honey

What is a Belgian Dubbel?

Rich, malty with dark fruit and spice from yeast. Traditional - no added spices!

A deep reddish-copper, moderately strong, malty, complex Belgian ale with rich malty flavors, dark or dried fruit esters, and light alcohol blended together in a malty presentation.

FAQ: Belgian Dubbel

What is a Belgian Dubbel?

A deep reddish-copper, moderately strong, malty, complex Belgian ale with rich malty flavors, dark or dried fruit esters, and light alcohol blended together in a malty presentation.

How much alcohol does a Belgian Dubbel have?

A Belgian Dubbel typically has 6–7.6% ABV. Original gravity ranges from 1.062–1.075, final gravity from 1.008–1.018.

How bitter is a Belgian Dubbel?

A Belgian Dubbel has 15–25 IBU (International Bitterness Units). This is moderate bitterness.

What ingredients do you need for a Belgian Dubbel?

Typical malts: Pale Ale or Pilsner malt. Typical hops: Style-appropriate hops. Yeast: Belgian yeast (e.g. T-58, BE-256).

Do you need special equipment for a Belgian Dubbel?

A Belgian Dubbel can be brewed with standard equipment (pot or all-in-one system). Fermentation temperature: 18–24°C (64–75°F).

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