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Brewed by Duvel Moortgat
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Breendonk-Puurs, Belgium

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RATINGS: 2859   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.81   EST. CALORIES: 255   ABV: 8.5%
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.


3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
Kestral (487) - Ĺrnes, - NOV 4, 2009
750ml bottle. Pours a bright, hazy yellow with a massive white head that stays forever. Aroma is very yeasty, apricot, citrus and other light fruits, spices, some alcohol. The flavour is clean and crisp, with the same notes the nose gave away. Alcohol is well hidden, yet gives off a noticeable warmth. Dangerously drinkable, could easily be sessioned but shouldn’t.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
ccex (118) - Chicago, Illinois, USA - FEB 10, 2012
750ml corked and casked bottle pours a clear golden yellow with a huge frothy white head that sticks around for a while. Nose is full of citrus and floral hops and some grains. Aroma is pretty much the same, with a bit of grass. Medium body with lively carbonation. Taste is somewhat bitter and sour, but certainly nothing to complain about. Finish is clean and satisfying. Hides the alcohol well until you’re done.

4.3
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 17/20
Hirotoma (44) - Bologna, ITALY - FEB 10, 2012
Birra buonissima! Bevuta in bottiglia si presenta benissimo si beve ancora meglio, con un sapore leggermente amaro che si ritrova poi nel retro gusto, secca. OTTIMA!

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
dalfaro86 (72) - Atizapan, MEXICO - FEB 7, 2012
Pours a clear gold brew with a 3 finger white head with excelent retention, aroma has notes of citrus fruits, grapefruit, apple, ciderlike, some sourness. body is medium, the flavor is excelent, refreshing, fruity, sour, slightly bitter, also some sweetness underneath to balance everything, it has notes of citrus fruit, grapefruit, sugar, cider, some caramel. its absolutely delicious.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
VT (126) - Quebec City, Quebec, CANADA - FEB 7, 2012
330 ml bottle. Pours a cloudy, whiteish straw yellow with a nice, persistent white head. Tastes spicy, sweet, some pear, bits of citrus. Nice, sharp bitterness in the finish. Medium-full bodied, good carbonation. Excellent blonde!

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 13/20
Billicus (69) - Paulsboro, New Jersey, USA - FEB 6, 2012
nice belgium yeast fruity essences, mellow banana, amber hue nice white forthy head, taste a mild belgium banana esters, hops and yeast fruitness, add to the smottness of this beer, overall, A nice golden belgium ale I would included in my favs

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Szadi (2) - HUNGARY - FEB 6, 2012 does not count
Pohárba kitöltve világossárga színú, vastag fehér, tartós habbal. Már a hab egy élmény, kellemesen bizsergeti a nyelvet. Az első korty meglehetősen savanykásnak tűnik, ez később tompul, és átalakul egy diszkrét citrusos savanyúsággá, s csakhamar feltűnik egy visszafogottan édeskés ízkomponens. A komlós keresűség végig megbújik a jól eltalált édes-savanyú mögött, már-már azt gondolja az ember, hogy csak jelzés értékkel van jelen, de mégis szerves részét képezi ennek a komplex ízvilágnak. Szerencsére egyáltalán nem émelyítő, viszonylag könnyen iható, de vigyázni kell, mert gyorsan hat. Az utóíze sem agresszív, a citrusos savanyúság és a komlós keserűség játszadozik finoman egymással az ízlelőbimbóimon.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
chicagodri (1599) - Chicago, Illinois, USA - FEB 4, 2012
Bottle. Pours blond with a white head. Alcohol well hidden. Fairly sweet body, touch citrus.

2.7
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 11/20
PD4Ever (14) - Kansas City, Missouri, USA - FEB 3, 2012
Poured from 11.2 oz bottle into Duvel nucleated tulip glass. Best by 05-2014 Aroma: Very light citrux scent and some corriander. Little bit of hay. Not alot of alcohol for 8.5% Appearance: Golden light yellow color with 2 finger white frothy head. Very clear and pristine. Taste: Not a whole lot of flavor. Sweet at first with a bitter finish. Definitely sour in the taste and aftertaste. Palate: Light body with a slick texture. Carbonation is very fizzy. Bubbles constantly rising from center of glass. Bitter finish. Overall: Not really impressed with this beer. Wasnt what i expected. I have a 4 pack to get through and might take me a while. Would probably be better on a hot summer day. At least the price was decent ($12.99 4 pack and came with a free glass.


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