This is a crisp and dry Ale, with a nicely high Alcohol content, sitting at around 9%.
This is a Bottle Conditioned Ale, which means it finishes it's fermentation in the bottle. I'm not sure if thats the reason, but this beer tastes like a champagne. It pours a very thick head, which is quite fluffy. The moment I had my first sip, the carbonation just exploded. This Beer takes a while to get used to. I had to let it sit in the fridge for several days before I tried it again. I must admit, I really enjoyed it after it had sat for a while.
It has a high alcohol content, so go easy on it if you are used to lower ratios.
A beer like this tastes best served in a stein like mug, and sipped over a long period. This isn't my favorite beer, but if you haven't tried Duvel before, it's worth the $12 to experience how champagne like it is, right after opening. And if it makes you feel any better, (it did for me), it's made with "Bohemian Hops".
If you'd like more information on Duvel, check out their home page.
Cheers,
Jimmy
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