Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Dubbel

Discover the best flavour pairings for Dubbel based on data analysis of thousands of recipes. Find perfect ingredient matches & delicious recipes.

Dubbel instantly conjures the evocative embrace of malt and the kiss of caramel. But look beneath its obvious sweetness and you'll discover a captivating symphony of softer notes, a whisper of raisin, a hint of sugar, and subtle accents reminiscent of molasses that contribute remarkable depth. Understanding how these layered flavours work together is the secret to unlocking truly exceptional pairings.

To map these harmonies, we analysed thousands of ingredients, breaking each one down across 150 flavour dimensions, identifying which notes complement and contrast. Our analysis reveals, for example, how canola oil's oily tones enrich Dubbel, and how pork belly's oily notes create a surprising synergy with its toasted aroma.

An ingredient's flavour stems from its core characteristics, such as maillard, spice, or acidic, combined with layers of subtle flavour notes (outer bars). For a balanced dish, pair ingredients with a variety of core flavours, and choose complementary aroma notes for harmony.

Unlocking Flavour Combinations

To understand exactly which flavours harmonise, we compiled a database of over 50,000 ingredient pairings commonly used in cooking. We then analysed these pairings, identifying the specific flavour notes that frequently appear together.

The Flavours That Harmonise With Malty Notes

Our analysis shows that the flavour of malt is strongly associated with the flavour of oleic acid. This suggests we should look for ingredients with a oleic flavour, such as pork belly, when pairing with the malty aroma notes of Dubbel.

The recipes below provide inspiration for pairing Dubbel with pork belly.

Harmonious Flavours Of Dubbel

Just as our analysis revealed that malt and rooty flavour notes tend to pair together, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavours present in Dubbel. E.g. the caramel accents of Dubbel are often used with cabbagy and rosemary flavours.

The aroma accents complementary to the various accents of Dubbel can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

Matching Flavour Profiles

The flavour profile of canola oil offers many of the aroma notes complementary to Dubbel, including oleic and fatty notes. Because the flavour profile of canola oil has many of the of the features that are complementary to Dubbel, they are likely to pair very well together.

The chart above shows the unique profile of canola oil across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with Dubbel.

Recipes That Pair Dubbel With Canola Oil

Linked Flavour Notes

Looking at the aromas that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of Dubbel, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.

The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of Dubbel, along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the accents complementary to Dubbel.

How Flavonomics Works

We've pioneered a unique, data-driven approach to decode the intricate art of flavour pairing. Our goal is to move beyond intuition and uncover the science of why certain ingredients harmonise beautifully. This rigorous methodology allows us to provide you with insightful and reliable pairing recommendations.

Our analysis begins with over 50,000 carefully selected recipes from acclaimed chefs like Galton Blackiston, Marcello Tully, and Pierre Lambinon. This premium dataset ensures our model distils genuine culinary excellence and creativity.

Each ingredient from these recipes is deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, creating a unique numerical "flavour fingerprint." This quantification allows us to apply advanced analytical methods to identify complex patterns between flavour notes.

We identify popular ingredient combinations that frequently appear in our recipe database. Regression analysis is then performed on these pairings to statistically validate and pinpoint truly harmonious flavours.

These insights drive our predictive model, which allows us to take any ingredient (e.g., Dubbel), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.