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Duvel
Duvel, literally ‘devil’ in Flemish, is a deceptively light strong golden ale. Despite its 8.5% ABV, it drinks easily thanks to its delicate aromas of citrus, pear and gentle spices.
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👃 Tasting notes
🍽️ Food pairing
- Seafood
- Moules marinières
- Composed salads
- Mild cheeses
🏭 The brewery
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🧭 Tasting and serving
Duvel belongs to the Strong Golden Ale family and is measured at 8.5% ABV, 32 IBU, 5 EBC. It is brewed by Duvel Moortgat in Antwerp, Belgium. On tasting, it pours crystalline golden with generous white head; the aroma leads with pear, citrus, spices, subtle alcohol note; the body comes across light and effervescent, spiced with citrus notes; it closes dry and slightly bitter. At 8.5% it is a strong beer to sip slowly, and its 5 EBC puts it in the pale gold range. It is best served at 6–8°C in a Duvel glass and commonly sold in 33cl. It pairs well with Seafood, Moules marinières, Composed salads and Mild cheeses.