Duvel - Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat NV

tito42

Missouri

4.53/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Poured from 750ml corked bottle to a tulip. Best before 12/24/2013.

A: Between golden and lemon yellow and clear with thick, bubbly white head that leaves great lacing.

S: Strong nose of apple pulp, Belgian yeast, and light spices such as coriander and pepper.

T: Great balance between fruits (apple and grape skin), Belgian yeast, Bohemian hops, and a spicy finish of coriander and white pepper. Classic Belgian ale pulled off beautifully.

M: This is where the namesake comes in. Surprisingly crisp for the ABV, with a tangy spice to the finish that makes its presence known without leaving the palate too dry. The complexity and balance of the taste really mask the 8.5% ABV.

O: Great beer. I see why this is a classic that has been around so long. One of the torch bearers that got us through the Dark Ages before the craft brewing boom.

Serving type: bottle

05-02-2012 03:01:22 | More by tito42

cervezango

Bolivia

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

06-20-2013 00:57:52 | More by cervezango

Andreias21

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

06-19-2013 12:53:37 | More by Andreias21

Kenai4

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

06-19-2013 03:53:10 | More by Kenai4

cofeeguru

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev -18.4%

06-19-2013 02:31:32 | More by cofeeguru

menacho1

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

06-19-2013 00:30:44 | More by menacho1

RWACKO

New York

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

06-19-2013 00:00:56 | More by RWACKO

heytomcat

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

06-18-2013 22:18:58 | More by heytomcat

Auztan

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -12.6%

06-18-2013 19:29:39 | More by Auztan

Spaz7

California

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

06-18-2013 17:54:32 | More by Spaz7

jbar920

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

06-18-2013 17:35:54 | More by jbar920

fsck

Washington

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

06-18-2013 07:09:52 | More by fsck

Hallertau

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -6.8%

06-18-2013 02:06:09 | More by Hallertau

BColton1

Rhode Island

3.75/5  rDev -12.6%

06-18-2013 01:21:47 | More by BColton1

KyleMA

California

3.5/5  rDev -18.4%

06-17-2013 23:54:39 | More by KyleMA

BigTrubble

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

06-17-2013 21:17:23 | More by BigTrubble

KStark

British Columbia (Canada)

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

06-17-2013 14:00:49 | More by KStark

dctriman

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

06-17-2013 14:00:02 | More by dctriman

utopiajane

New York

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Pours sparkling and with champagne effervescence and brilliant clarity. Light straw color, gold, with a terrific head of white foam that sat on top and fell slowly to patterned lacing. Picturesque. The nose is splendid. Fruity with apple and some yeasty spice. Pear, white grape, pepper and clove. Light pale malt underneath fresh grass and a touch of musty earth for depth. Taste is elegant and light. Fruit and spice perfectly matched with a light grain malt that tickled the palate with the sensation of bubbles as the flavors flourish. The body of the beer is soft and creamy, bright and animated. Grassy notes and earth add depth and it sports a touch of white grape to remind one of champagne not only in looks but in taste and in a sparkling dry finish.

Fruits engage the palate and the sour makes the mouth water. The light grain malt sways and bends across the tongue for a feeling that is light and refreshing. The champagne bubbles tickle you and the dry finish is complimentary. There is a touch more alcohol than you might at first realize and that is ticklish too and makes you smile as it warms you. The pear comes out more and the grainy malt starts fluffy but then deepens slightly to remind you of a still life painting with fruit and bread and cheese. This is a work of art. Radiant and pleasing to the senses. Captivating.

Serving type: bottle

06-17-2013 13:55:31 | More by utopiajane

jaxon53

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -6.8%

06-17-2013 08:49:33 | More by jaxon53

marybrooke

New York

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

06-17-2013 06:25:11 | More by marybrooke

SmokeyP

Arizona

2.05/5  rDev -52.2%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2

Puchased a 1 pint 9.4oz bottle from Costco.

Golden pale color, white head that reamains throught the pour and while drinking. Smell seems off.

Dont understand the bid deal, skunky like most European beers...nothing special.

Good news....gave me a nice buzz.

SmokeyP

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2013 23:56:25 | More by SmokeyP

GuitarIPA

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -12.6%

06-16-2013 23:36:47 | More by GuitarIPA

Jas45678

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

06-16-2013 22:21:02 | More by Jas45678

aeroparrot

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -24.2%

06-16-2013 21:35:15 | More by aeroparrot