Description
Dubbel Shabby
Belgian Dubbel
Dubbel Shabby was born out of an idea to combine the rich fruity, malty flavors of a Belgian Quad with the more manageable ABV of a Dubbel. This deep reddish beer is a joy to behold and even more of a joy to drink!
The BJPC category 26B Belgian Dubbel would be the most likely category if brewing this beer for competition. We start with a foundation of all Belgian malts and build from there. Pilsner malt is the base with a dose of Special B and Aromatic to round out the fruity and malty aspects. A small amount of Pale Chocolate malt contributes to the deep red color and provides just a hint of chocolate in the aroma and flavor. Amber Candi Syrup adds some fermentable sugars along with it’s own unique flavor contribution. Hops don’t play a big part in this beer and are used just enough to give it a little balance. The yeast is the final element that pulls everything together. The esters provided by the Imperial Triple Double are what push this beer over the top. It is very important to be sure that the yeast fully attenuates in order to keep this beer from being overly sweet. We are looking for a fairly dry finish. Allowing the temperature to start cool and free rise throughout primary fermentation can be beneficial.
Dubbel Shabby is easily brewed with either All Grain, or Extract with specialty grains methods.
