Ides 82: Onward And Upward Belgian Dubbel

For Black History Month, we invited our friends, beer bloggers Edward Buhnai (aka @tdotdrinks) & Meoshi Nottage (aka @craftbeerphoenix), to curate our Ides release. They chose to pay tribute to Kathleen “Kay” Livingstone, a driving force behind the empowerment & advancement of Black women.

Ed & Meoshi asked us to brew this indulgent Belgian Dubbel, which is dark brown in colour with a dry finish & complex flavours of dark fruit, chocolate, caramel, nuts & spice, to warm those who enjoy it during the winter months.

A portion of sales will be donated to NIA Centre for the Arts - a Toronto-based not-for-profit organization that supports, showcases and promotes an appreciation of arts from across the African Diaspora.

OG: 17.6 IBU: 34 SRM: 24
Carbonation: 2.7 Volumes (High)
Malts: 2 Row Pale, Munich I, Aromatic Malt, Caramunich 1, Pale Chocolate, Carafa Special III
Hops: Magnum, Celeia
Yeast: Escarpment Ardennes
Other: Belgian Dark Candi Syrup, Demerara Sugar

Appearance: Dark Brown with orange highlights, long-lasting tan head.

Aroma: Roasted malt, cocoa, fruity ester yeast character.

Taste: Sweet malt, spice, mild breadiness, esters, stone fruit.

Mouthfeel: Medium body, crisp carbonation, warming alcohol, lingering sweetness.

Overall impression: An indulgent Belgian Dubbel that warms those who enjoy it during the cold winter months.