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Duvel Belgian Golden Ale

Overall Rating- 92

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Style-
Strong Pale Ale

Origin-
Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat in Belgium

Alcohol content-
8.5% AVB

Container-
750ml corked and caged bottle.

Look- 23/25
Head is impressive at 3 fingers and thin white.
Head retention is good.
Lacing is present.
Color is hazy and golden.
Legs are thin.

Smell- 22/25
Banana, clove, belgian yeast, honey and black pepper.

Feel- 25/25
Body is medium
Carbonation is high, sharp and crisp. Pour slowly so it doesn’t overflow.

Taste- 22/25
The taste follows the smell, complex spiciness with strong clove and black pepper.
Middle transforms to banana and yeast.
Finishes sweeter with hints of apple.
Although it has 8.5 % alcohol, it is not at all overpowering.

Overall-
For the price, it is one of the best Belgian ales around.
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