New Belgium Abbey

First of all, I can't believe that I have never had one of these before. I've tried many different varieties of New Belgium brews and reviewed most of them, but somehow missed Abbey. Billed as a Belgian Dubbel, Abbey pours a deep mahogany with ruby highlights, with a  tan, one-finger head. malty sweetness, with a symphony of dark fruits: raisins, figs, plums, black cherries and dates. Lots of maltiness and even some subtle piney hops hiding out behind the scenes. Great representative of the style.