Duvel

You can hardly call yourself a beer geek if you don't know or have not had Duvel (8.5% abv). For those uninitiated, Duvel is a Belgian Golden Strong Ale and is available just about everywhere in the world, including my local Tesco!

So Duvel joins Leffe as the mega swill of the Belgian world (Stella excluded), but is it any good? Well in a way yes, its very good. I am the first to admit, that I am not really in love with Belgian beers. They are usually too strong for a session, and too funky for my taste buds, and its for this reason why I have a slight apprehension.

The beer itself is very malty and has a persistent head which leaves lacing down the glass after every sip. The initial taste is like a cheap lager, but as you work your way through the glass it develops into a funky apricot flavour with a high alcohol character.I won't go on as I'm not really a big fan, but for those of you who love your Belgians, you can find out more at the website http://www.duvel.be/.