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BELGIAN STRONG GOLDEN ALE

Duvel

Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat • Antwerp Belgium

Top Fermentation Bottle Conditioned● 8.5% ABV

A deceptively strong Belgian golden ale known for its pale color, high carbonation, and dry finish. Aromas of pear, apple, and spice come from expressive Belgian yeast, while bitterness remains firm but supportive rather than dominant.

PERFECT FOR
✦ Celebrations⚡ Lively Gatherings✿ Spring Afternoons
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FLAVOR PROFILE
PearCitrusSpicyDryEffervescent

Bright, golden and deceptively strong, with notes of pear, citrus, spicy, 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
LightMediumFull
SoftBalancedBitter

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

TASTING NOTES
Appearance
Pale gold, sparkling clear, tall meringue head
Aroma
Pear, Citrus, Spicy
Taste
Dry, medium-bodied, pear, citrus, spicy, dry
Finish
Dry and a warming glow.
BEER DETAILS
Style:
Belgian Strong Golden Ale
ABV:
8.5%
IBU:
22-35
Origin:
Antwerp, Belgium
Glassware:
Tulip
CELLAR1 to 5 years

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

PERFECT PAIRING

"The high carbonation and alcohol cut through fatty dishes like creamy pasta or rich pork belly effortlessly."

Roast Meats

Roast Meats

Chicken, duck, beef

Cook this: roast pork with grain mustard.

AVAILABILITY

Specialty shops & better bottle stores

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PRICE GUIDE
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Premium

A considered, special pour.

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Flavor & Aroma

IOn the nose
  • Citrus
IIOn the palate
  • Pear
  • Spicy
  • Effervescent
IIIThe finish
  • Dry

A deceptively strong Belgian golden ale known for its pale color, high carbonation, and dry finish. Aromas of pear, apple, and spice come from expressive Belgian yeast, while bitterness remains firm but supportive rather than dominant.

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Story & Heritage

ABOUT THIS BEER

Created by the Moortgat family, who began brewing in 1871; the strong golden ale was reportedly named 'Duvel', devil, for its deceptive strength. The pale, sparkling modern version was refined in 1970 and spawned a whole category.

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.

Explore the Belgian Strong Golden Ale guide Source: BeerAdvocate
BREWERY

Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat

COUNTRY

Belgium

REGION

Antwerp

STYLE

Belgian Strong Golden Ale

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Glassware & Ritual

The Tulip
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.

01

Chill the glass

Rinse with cold water, not freezer-cold

02

Pour at 45°

Aim for the inside of the glass wall

03

Finish upright

Build a two-finger head for the bouquet

04

Swirl, sip, savour

Re-release the esters halfway through

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THE MONK'S NOTE

Pour it into a tulip, served around 8-12°C, and let its aromatics open before the first sip. Lovely now, though a year or two will only soften and deepen it.

Brother Anselm, cellarmaster

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