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Duvel

Duvel

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A Belgian Strong Ale brewed by
Brouwerij Moortgat

Breendonk-Puurs, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
common

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19963.83/5.03.83/5.08.5%92.1 Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Bottle conditioned.
Four generations of the Moortgat family have brought together Pilsner malts, Bohemian hops, and a unique yeast strain to create this intense, aromatic and beguiling ale. This Belgian favorite is best enjoyed chilled (40 - 50 F) with discerning friends or good-looking strangers.

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 xsketchyx (184), Oregon, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20

Mar 24, 2004  
Strong alcohol scent and flavor, nice fizzy mouthfeel, but not very complex.

 troopie (478), USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/57/104/515/20
Aug 27, 2008  
Bottle. Poured clooudy gold with a foamy white head. Funky Belgian aroma, malt and spice. Malty flavour with that spiciness again. My guess that a strain of Brettanomyces is used. Lasting tart finish. Well worth drinking again


 JCB (1001), Durham, North Carolina, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/516/20
Aug 27, 2008  
750 from Kroger, Durham. Hell yeah, from the Kroger! Overall impression is that I don’t buy this beer nearly enough. I have found myself recently seeking out numerous clones of Duvel or hoppy Belgians in roughly the same style. But this one’s the king, baby. Bright golden pour with just a smidge of haziness from the lovely yeasts, and a big rocky head. Very lively brew, carbonation that you just want to hold up to the light and admire. Superb flavor, with mild fruity notes complimenting the yeast just so. Lightly spicy and well hopped finish. Awesome.


 fidel (133), Livermore, California, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Aug 27, 2008  
Hazy yellow, lots of CO2, citrus, banana, yeasty, malty, nice spicey dry finish.


 ketchepillar (249), Des Moines, Iowa, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/516/20
Aug 27, 2008  
Aroma > taste by a little bit. Very thick pillowy white head. Aroma is fruity sweet w/ some tartness. Taste is more malty sweet w/ tartness. Finishes nicely dry and crisp but with some oddness.


zvikar (11), , Israel
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/516/20
Aug 26, 2008  
Very balanced beer with nice white thick head, floral and herbs aroma, flavour of orange with hints of lavender, dry spicy finish, best served chilled.




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