Belgian Abbey Dubbel - 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit

Regular price $41.50
Brew a rich, Trappist-inspired Belgian Dubbel with dark fruit sweetness, caramel depth, and a gently spicy finish.
  • Makes 5 gallons of Belgian Abbey Dubbel
  • All-grain recipe designed for brewers with an all-grain system
  • Ready to drink in about 6 weeks
  • Traditional Belgian Abbey-style Dubbel with Belgian candi sugar

✅ Beginner-friendly with step-by-step brewing support

The Belgian Abbey Dubbel is a classic Trappist-inspired ale known for depth and complexity. Dark Belgian candi sugar and specialty malts create flavors of raisin, fig, caramel, and dark fruit, layered over a smooth malt backbone.Belgian ale yeast contributes subtle spicy and fruity esters, giving the beer a warm, rounded character and a dry, balanced finish.

This 5-gallon recipe kit includes all the ingredients needed to brew Belgian Abbey Dubbel at home:

  • Briess Pilsen Malt Base
  • Weyermann Caramunich Type 2
  • Briess Blackprinz
  • Styrian Golding Hops (bittering)
  • Saaz Hops (flavoring)
  • Belgian Candi Sugar
  • Your choice of dry yeast or liquid yeast
  • Step-by-step brewing instructions

Note: You will need a 5-gallon all-grain brewing system. Brewing equipment is not included.

Brewing your Belgian Abbey Dubbel follows a traditional Belgian ale brewing process:

  • Mash: Convert grain starches into fermentable sugars with a light, dry mash profile for a crisp, dry Belgian character.
  • Sparge: Rinse the grains to collect sweet wort.
  • Boil: Add Styrian Golding and Saaz hops for gentle bittering and spice. Add Belgian candy sugar during the boil for authenticity.
  • Ferment: Ferment with Belgian high gravity yeast until dry and fully attenuated for complex fruit esters and spice character.
  • Enjoy: Ready to drink in about 6 weeks from brew day to glass.

This all-grain Belgian Abbey Dubbel delivers a rich, Trappist-inspired ale with dark fruit complexity, warm spice character, and a smooth, balanced finish that rewards patience and careful brewing.

This kit is ideal for:

  • All-grain brewers with a mash system or all-grain brewing equipment
  • Fans of Belgian strong ales and Trappist-style beers
  • Brewers who appreciate complex, yeast-driven beers with high drink appeal
  • Drinkers who enjoy dark fruit, caramel, and spicy Belgian character

This batch is perfect for sharing with friends, pouring a beautiful Belgian dubbel with hidden strength and Belgian sophistication.

Belgian Abbey Dubbel Specs
  • Batch Size: 5 gallons
  • ABV: ~7.5%
  • Original Gravity: 1.069
  • Style: Belgian Abbey Dubbel
  • Bitterness: Low
  • Color: Deep brown with ruby highlights
  • Recommended Dry: Belgian Ale Yeast (SafAle BE-256)
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Belgian Abbey Dubbel - 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit
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What You'll Brew

Belgian Abbey Dubbel

A rich Belgian abbey ale brewed with dark Belgian candi sugar and expressive Belgian yeast. This beer delivers notes of raisin, fig, and caramel, layered with subtle spice and a smooth, warming finish.

What's Inside the Belgian Abbey Dubbel - 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit

This 5-gallon recipe kit includes all the ingredients needed to brew Belgian Abbey Dubbel at home:

  • Briess Pilsen Malt Base
  • Weyermann Caramunich Type 2
  • Briess Blackprinz
  • Styrian Golding Hops (bittering)
  • Saaz Hops (flavoring)
  • Belgian Candi Sugar
  • Your choice of dry yeast or liquid yeast
  • Step-by-step brewing instructions

Note: You will need a 5-gallon all-grain brewing system. Brewing equipment is not included.

Make Your Next Batch with the Belgian Abbey Dubbel Beer Recipe Kit

Brewing a Belgian abbey dubbel at home lets you explore one of the most respected European beer styles. This kit guides you through building malt depth and yeast complexity while keeping the process accessible. With reusable equipment and authentic ingredients, you can brew a classic abbey ale and deepen your brewing skills.

Easy Steps to Making Belgian Abbey Dubbel Beer

Brewing 5 gallons of your favorite Belgian Abbey Dubbel is more rewarding than ever with our Belgian Abbey Dubbel 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit. With high-quality ingredients and simple steps, the process is straightforward and satisfying.

Looking For Instructions?

Every all-grain kit comes with instructions to guide you through the brew day, fermentation and beyond. We provide recipe-specific tips tailored to your exact recipe, including mash temperature, fermentation timelines and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. This is an ingredient-only recipe kit. You will need a 5-gallon all-grain brewing setup to brew this recipe. Brewing equipment is not included.

Belgian candy sugar is a traditional ingredient in abbey-style ales. It increases alcohol content, adds complexity and dark fruit flavor, and helps the beer finish dry despite its rich malt character.

The Belgian Abbey Dubbel has rich, malty flavors of dark fruit and caramel, but it finishes dry and balanced thanks to the Belgian yeast and candy sugar. It is not a sweet beer despite its malt complexity.

Brew day takes about 4-5 hours for an all-grain batch. Fermentation takes about 2-3 weeks, followed by carbonation and conditioning. This beer is typically ready to drink in about 6 weeks from brew day and benefits from additional aging.

This kit is intended for experienced brewers with all-grain equipment. If you are new to brewing, we recommend starting with one of our extract recipe kits, which are designed for beginners.

Yes. This recipe kit is available year-round.Yes. This recipe kit is available year-round. Belgian dubbels are especially enjoyable during fall and winter months but can be brewed and enjoyed any time of year.

Not an All-Grain Brewer? Try the Extract Belgian Abbey Dubbel 5 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit

Our dry malt extract version of this recipe gives you the same classic Belgian Abbey Dubbel flavor with a simpler process. Perfect if you’re just starting out or want a quicker brew.

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