BELGIAN STRONG GOLDEN ALE

De Dolle Dulle Teve

Brouwerij De Dolle Brouwers • West Flanders Belgium

Top Fermentation Bottle Conditioned● 10% ABV

A strong, golden-blonde ale, notoriously nicknamed "Mad Bitch." Known for its complex balance of fruity esters, spicy phenols, and a firm hop bitterness, leading to a remarkably dry and warming finish.

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FLAVOR PROFILE

Spicy yeastCitrus zestHerbal hopsWhite pepperPear

Bright, golden and deceptively strong, with notes of spicy yeast, citrus zest, herbal hops, finishing crisp and dry.

SERVING

Serve at 8-12°C in a tulip to maintain a generous head and let the aromas bloom.

8-12°C

CHARACTER

DryDrySweet

LightFullFull

SoftBalancedBitter

Style-based profile from ABV, style & tasting notes.

TASTING NOTES

Appearance: Pale gold, sparkling clear, tall meringue head
Aroma: Spicy yeast, Citrus zest, Herbal hops
Taste: Dry, medium-bodied, spicy yeast, citrus zest, herbal hops, white pepper
Finish: Dry with a firm bitterness and a warming glow.

BEER DETAILS

Style:: Belgian Strong Golden Ale
ABV:: 10%
IBU:: 22-35
Origin:: West Flanders, Belgium
Glassware:: Tulip

CELLAR1 to 5 years

Can age. Will soften and gain a honeyed depth, though it is lovely fresh too.

PERFECT PAIRING

"Its assertive hop character and dry finish make it a great match for rich, fatty foods like roasted pork, pan-seared scallops, or aged Gouda cheese."

Seafood

Mussels, oysters

Aged Cheese

Gouda, Trappist, Bruges

Roast Meats

Chicken, duck, beef

Cook this: moules-frites, a wedge of aged abbey cheese (Chimay, Orval), or roast pork with grain mustard.

AVAILABILITY

Rare, limited distribution

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PRICE GUIDE

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Special Occasion

Rare or strong, worth the hunt.

Flavor & Aroma

IOn the nose

Citrus zest
Herbal hops

IIOn the palate

Spicy yeast
White pepper
Pear

IIIThe finish

Dry
Warming alcohol

III

Story & Heritage

ABOUT THIS BEER

Brewed by De Dolle Brouwers ('the mad brewers') in Esen, who took over a small brewery in 1980 and became cult heroes of the early Belgian craft revival. 'Dulle Teve', the Mad Bitch, is their strong golden ale.

On the Belgian Strong Golden Ale style, Deceptively drinkable strong ale. Pale color, high carbonation, and fruity/spicy yeast notes. Similar to Tripel but often lighter in body and drier.

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BREWERY

Brouwerij De Dolle Brouwers

COUNTRY

Belgium

REGION

West Flanders

STYLE

Belgian Strong Golden Ale

Glassware & Ritual

THE TULIP

For aromatic Belgian ales

The tulip's flared lip captures the foamy head while the bulb concentrates the beer's volatile aromatics, made for swirling and savouring.

Chill the glass

Rinse with cold water, not freezer-cold

Pour at 45°

Aim for the inside of the glass wall

Finish upright

Build a two-finger head for the bouquet

Swirl, sip, savour

Re-release the esters halfway through

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