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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

Broad Distribution
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20533.83/5.03.82/5.08.5%91.3Trappist 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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 paco (203), Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/54/103/58/20

Jan 6, 2008  
Aroma: Very full. strong spice and floral. wheat, sweet and sugary. Appearance: Large foamy/frothy white head, almost cloud like. Golden yellow, with lots of carbonation bubbles. Flavor: bitter sour, spicy, fruity. Palate: Too much carbonation, has quite the bitter finish.

castsbyfly (2), Bishop Burton, East Yorkshire, England
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3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/103/56/103/512/20
Dec 4, 2008  
From a bottle. Cloudy yellow, foamy head. Looks like a foamy wheat beer. Smells like a nice wheat beer. It is a little bit bitter for my taste, but a nice drink otherwise.


poolboy (29), Lafayette, Indiana, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/104/515/20
Nov 30, 2008  
Pale yellow with white head. Tastes of bread, yeast, and spices. Not my favorite Belgian, but quite drinkable.


 Archibaldo de la Cruz (174), Finland
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/105/57/103/515/20
Nov 30, 2008  
Clear golden colour with a huge white head. Yeasty and fruity aroma. The flavour is fruity, yeasty, spicy and a bit sweet. Soft and balanced brew.


 Scauca (297), Lovere, Italy
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/104/515/20
Nov 28, 2008  
A little hazy golden topped with one of the hugest creamiest white head you’d never encounter on a beer. Bready, yeasty, damn’ spicy. Some hops if drunk young. Dry & watery as a Pils, stunning as a barleywine. A classic.


 ChainGangGuy (1721), Kennesaw, Georgia, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
Nov 27, 2008  
Appearance: Pours a clear, golden body with a tall, airy, cloud white head. Notable head retention and tons of fine, sticky lacing throughout. Smell: Delicate malts with soft touches of clover honey. Mild floral and spice notes, along with fruity hints of pineapple and banana-flavored bubblegum. Lightly boozy, but it’s a classy booziness, mind you. Taste: Soft pale maltiness with a light honey sweetness. Splash of dessert wine. Bits of banana, chewing gum, and ripe pineapple. Slight sour yeastiness. Light floral and spicy Noble hop character and bitterness. Peppery alcohol, particularly on the otherwise drying, fruity finish. Mouthfeel: Medium-plus body. Moderate carbonation. Very slight stickiness throughout. Drinkability: Rather drinkable despite the 8.5% ABV. A respectable stalwart member of the classic Belgians.



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