Duvel
Belgians acquired a taste for British ales after British soldiers introduced their beers to Belgium during World War I. Brewer Albert Moortgat used a strain of Scottish yeast to create a beer commemorating the end of the War in 1918, which he initially called ‘Victory Ale’ before one of his friends, a local shoemaker, described the beer as ‘nen echten Duvel’ or ‘a true Devil’ during a tasting. The name has stuck ever since. The beer has been perfected over time and is bottle conditioned over a 90 day period giving it a reputation of one of the best beers in the world ever.
ABV
8.5
IBU
38
Hops
Saaz and Styrian Golden
Malts
French Barley
Style
Golden Ale
Format
330ml bottle
Origin
Puurs, Belgium
Tasting Notes
Beautifully balanced, light in body, pale in colour and strong in character. The refreshing drinkability of a lager with the aromas and full body of fine ale. Slightly fruity, dry aroma, well-hopped beer and with a slightly bitter aftertaste.
Accompaniments
You can be devil-may-care with all kinds of fish, pork and pasta dishes – and why not devils on horseback too?