Duvel. A name so simple. Duvel. A name so elegant. Duvel. A name of a kick ass beer. That’s right, one of the top beers in the world, this Belgian Strong Pale Ale is truly the quintessential example of the style. It is basic yet complex. Refreshing yet will kick your ass without even knowing it. At 8.10% ABV, it is so drinkable it’s scary. It is the Devil! But in a really good way. Like one of those cute baby looking devils. On the one hand it’s a devil, so you’re scared, but on the other you just want to squeeze it’s cheeks. What was I talking about again? Oh yeah, Duvel! A beautiful golden elixir that is good to the last drop.

Popping the top off of this bottle resulted in an eruption of sudsy beerness. Luckily not much was wasted. I licked the counter clean then poured into my glass. Beautiful bountiful bubbles of CO2 went soaring to the top of the beer, creating the fluffiest looking head I have ever seen. Much to my amazement, the head stayed throughout the duration of my beer drinking experience. Duvel was clear and golden, like a fine champagne. A fruity and spicy aroma permeated my nose. Let’s have a raise of hands here. How many of you have stuck your nose completely into the head of the beer when trying to smell it? I have multiple times, and tonight was no exception. As much as I would love to have Duvel sitting in a glass looking sexy all day long, I wanted to drink it more. A fruity, slightly tart flavor was there. It was refreshing! Mild hops were detectable, while the carbonation was so bubbly and perfect. It is most definitely not filling as it is light bodied. Also, as I mentioned before, it is extremely drinkable. And the lacing! My word the lacing, it stayed on the glass the whole time. That’s dedication.

All in all, an amazing beer. A great beer that is perfect for those times where you want to enjoy a beer, but don’t necessarily want to spend a lot of time analyzing the intricacies. Duvel is also one of those beers that you don’t want to finish,because you want to keep enjoying it over and over again. Duvel is now one of my favorites that I believe is perfect for drinking with people who are not necessarily beer drinkers. I think it can be a good gateway beer. Belgians rock!