Asheville had emerged over the past several years as one of the top Craft Beer towns of the South East. Last Autumn Wedge brewing opened becoming the sixth brewery in Buncombe county. So far, three of their beers have been released in 1 Liter swing-top bottles; Golem, a Belgian style Strong Pale Ale, Super Saison, and today's subject, Belgian Abbey Ale, a Dubel. I poured this one into a Duvel snifter a crisp dark copper with a nice lasting khaki head that leaves great lacing on the glass. Aroma is a nice amount of dried fruits, caramel and a touch of molasses. The taste is a nice complex blend of dried fruits and caramel malts with a nice lingering touch of Belgian spice. The beer is medium bodied with light carbonation and it's 7.6% alcohol content very well hidden, this one is quite refreshing. So far I have been fairly impressed with the beers I've had from Wedge. The first beer I had from them was a truly wonderful Raspberry Imperial Stout that successfully treaded the fine line of raspberry and traditional Stout flavors that many brewers cross too far one way or another in flavored beers. They also make a very tasty IPA as well as a smooth refreshing Pale Ale. While I was personally a little disapointed by Golem, I did still find it enjoyable, and many others who have had it seem to love it. I must say, I was truly impressed with this Abbey Ale. Dubels are not one of my favorite Belgian styles, but I do enjoy properly brewed ones when the mood hits, and not many American Breweres get the style right. I'm very pleased to say that Wedge did, and I look forward to drinking this one again!
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