Duvel
by Duvel · Beer · Belgium
Duvel is a top-fermented Belgian beer, refermented in the bottle, made by Duvel Moortgat in Puurs. The brewery was founded in 1871 by Jan-Leonard Moortgat. After the First World War, his son Albert brought the recipe's yeast from Scotland, and the beer was launched as Victory Ale; in the 1920s it took the name Duvel, which means devil in the Brabant dialect.
It is made with spring water, barley malt and Saaz and Styrian Golding hops. It ferments in tanks between 20 °C and 26 °C, matures at -2 °C and, with the addition of sugar and yeast, referments in the bottle for two weeks at 24 °C, followed by six weeks in a cold cellar. It has an ABV of 8.5%; the brewery recommends serving it at 5 °C, in the Duvel glass.
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What you'll taste
Dry and medium-bodied, with medium bitterness, medium hops and moderate alcohol. The first sip brings herbal hops, pear and honey; mid-palate, orange and malt.
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Tech specs
- Category
- Beer
- Country
- Belgium
- Alcohol content
- 8.5% ABV
- Style
- Belgian strong golden ale, bottle-conditioned
- Hops
- Saaz and Styrian Golding
- Fermentation
- Top-fermented; 2 weeks at 24 °C in the bottle and 6 in a cold cellar
- Serving
- 5 °C, in the Duvel glass
Composition
IngredientsWater, barley malt, sugar, hops, yeast.
Nutrition facts
≈ 47 kcalin 100 ml
≈ 165 kcalin a 350 ml can
Estimate of the calories from alcohol only (8.5% ABV): sugars and other ingredients are not counted. In Brazil, alcoholic drinks are exempt from nutrition labeling.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Duvel?
Duvel is a beer.
Where is Duvel from?
The Duvel brand is from Belgium.
Who owns the Duvel brand?
The Duvel brand is owned by Duvel Moortgat.
What is the alcohol content of Duvel?
Duvel is 8.5% ABV: 8.5 ml of pure alcohol in every 100 ml.
What are the ingredients in Duvel?
According to the label: Water, barley malt, sugar, hops, yeast.
How many calories are in Duvel?
About 47 kcal per 100 ml (165 kcal in a 350 ml can), counting only the alcohol. Sugars and other ingredients are not included.
How should Duvel be served?
5 °C, in the Duvel glass.