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Delirium Tremens

Brouwerij Huyghe
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🌍 Belgium · Belgian Ale · One of 17 Belgian Ales in hopIQ

Delirium Tremens is a golden Belgian strong ale with a complex, fruity character and a smooth, malty backbone. Its distinctive pink elephant logo represents the beer's potent and somewhat hallucinogenic reputation among drinkers.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very crisp and substantial.

A heavy frame with a sharp finish — a rare combination that stays pointed on the tongue.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Belgian Ale.
Malt character
malty
honey
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
banana
yeasty
Hop character
herbal
Distinctive notes
spicy

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Delirium Tremens

◎ Appearance

Delirium Tremens pours a brilliant golden yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that demonstrates impressive retention. The carbonation is visibly lively, creating a dense, creamy foam that clings elegantly to the glass walls.

brilliant goldenwhite headwell-carbonatedcrystal clear

◌ Aroma

The nose is intensely aromatic with prominent fruity esters—ripe pears, apricots, and subtle citrus notes lead the charge. Belgian yeast character shines through with spicy, peppery undertones and delicate floral notes, while a gentle herbal quality rounds out the complex bouquet.

fruity esterscitrusBelgian yeastspiced floral

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, malty sweetness balanced by assertive hop bitterness and a notable alcohol warmth. The mid-palate reveals layers of citrus, stone fruit, and peppery spice notes, with the yeast contributing a clean, crisp character that prevents the beer from becoming cloying despite its strength.

complex fruitybalanced bitterpeppery spicealcohol warmth

◑ Finish

The finish is long and dry with lingering citrus and herbal notes that persist cleanly on the palate. The alcohol warmth extends gracefully, leaving a pleasant bitter-spice aftertaste without harshness.

drylingering citrusclean finish
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
89
Taste
87
Appearance
88
Finish
86
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Delirium Tremens

Serve at 9–12°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 9–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Goblet
Recommended for this style

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Delirium Tremens

About Belgian Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Belgian Ale?

Belgian Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Belgian Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, malty, honey character as Delirium Tremens will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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