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Duvel

Duvel Moortgat
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🌍 Belgium · Belgian Strong Golden Ale · One of 2 Belgian Strong Golden Ales in hopIQ

Duvel is a deceptive masterpiece. At 8.5% ABV, it pours a brilliant pale gold with an enormous white head that takes time to settle — three fermentations, including refermentation in the bottle, drive that distinctive effervescence. The nose opens with waves of fresh pear and apple from the house yeast strain, undercut by white pepper and subtle floral hop notes. On the palate it is bone dry; a bright, almost aggressive carbonation cuts through any residual sweetness, and the bitterness (30 IBU, published) is present but restrained, letting the fruit and yeast character do the work. The finish is clean, long, and deceptively warming. First brewed in 1923 by Albert Moortgat after seeking out the ideal English yeast strain; World Beer Cup gold. A global reference point for the style.

ABV
8.5%
IBU
30
SRM
pale golden4

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

fruity
90%
dry
80%
floral
80%
clean
70%
crisp
70%
spicy
60%
bitter
50%
boozy
50%
refreshing
40%
yeasty
40%
honey
30%
light
30%

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About Belgian Strong Golden Ale

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What is a Belgian Strong Golden Ale?

Belgian Strong Golden 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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Duvel

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Warmer than most — 12–14°C. The fruity esters, spice and warming alcohol need room to breathe.

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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.

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