Duvel Moortgat

Commercial Brewery in Breendonk, Antwerp, Belgium 🇧🇪
Associated Venue: Duvel Moortgat

Established in 1871

Contact
Breendonk-Dorp 58, Breendonk, 2870, Belgium
Description
It all began when Jan-Léonard Moortgat and his wife founded the Moortgat brewery farm in 1871. Around the turn of the century, Moortgat was one of the over 3,000 breweries operating in Belgium. Jan-Leonard experimented by trial and error, and his top-fermented beers were soon greatly appreciated in the brewery's home town of Puurs and far beyond. Before long, the Brussels bourgeoisie was also won over by his beers. Business was booming and Jan-Leonard's two sons, Albert and Victor, joined the company. There was a clear division of labour: Albert became the brewer, Victor was responsible for delivering the beer to Brussels by horse and dray. In 1923 the production of Duvel began with just a few crates. Today, Duvel is enjoyed literally all around the world (in over 50 countries) by countless beer lovers. The beer is still brewed with profound respect for the original recipe and the time it needs to mature

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7.3/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 7 Flavor 7.5 Texture 7 Overall 7.5
Draft at Boro Bistro in London. Orange gold pour. Creamy beige head leaves excellent lacing. Aromas of dank citrus and pine. Flavor mirror nose. Peppery notes in finish. Tasty.
Tried from Draft on 29 Jul 2025 at 21:13

8.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
Kolor złoty, nieco ciemniejszy niż w klasycznym Duvel'u, klarowny. Piana bez zmian, biała, wysoka,drobno pęcherzykowa, trwała.
Aromat mocno słodowy, słodki, zbożowy z podobnie intensywniejszymi, bardziej wyraźnymi nutami chmielowymi, owocowymi.
Smak słodki (słodowy) z mocniejszą goryczką w kontrze. Goryczka przyprawowa, pieprzowa. Smak przypomina starego Duvel'a, tyle tylko, że jest wyraźniejszy.
Alkohol dobrze ułożony. Wysycenie wysokie. Ciało pełne. Tekstura przyjemnie gładka. Posmak średnio długi wytrawny.
Tried from Bottle on 21 Jul 2025 at 18:51

7.9/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Ganz leicht trübe gelbgoldene Farbe, mächtige, aber eher grobporige, mäßig stabile Schaumkrone. In der Nase super frisch und zitrisch, leicht säuerlich, Zitronen- und Orangenschalen, frische Gartenkräuter. Im Geschmack einerseits kraftvoll, aber auch mit einer schönen Frische, sehr zitrisch, leicht bittere Zitrusschalen, Tonic Water, herbe Kräuter, etwas Säure, eine minimale Süße. Klasse!
Tried from Bottle on 17 Jul 2025 at 18:55

6.3/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 8 Flavor 4.5 Texture 7 Overall 5.5
Bursztynowe klarowne piwo z solidną pianą. Aromat estrowy, przyprawowy. W smaku wytrawne, dość wyraźnie czuć alkohol. Takie sobie
Tried from Bottle on 12 Jul 2025 at 17:05

7/10
Tried from Bottle on 06 Jul 2025 at 13:24

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 6 Texture 5 Overall 6
Bottle 0,33: Golden colored brew with an almost sticky sweet bitter taste with hints of apricot, lemon zest, banana, caramel en some booze. But i miss the kick of the original Duvel.
Tried from Bottle on 06 Jul 2025 at 12:31

7/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 8
Bottle at home, golden beer, small head. Aroma is sweet, malt, yeast, fruity, esters. Taste is the same, sweet, yeast, malt, fruit, quite boozy, nice one.
Tried from Bottle on 04 Jul 2025 at 19:19

6.6/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 7 Flavor 6.5 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Barwa złota, klarowne, piana biała, średnio obfita, średnio trwała.

W aromacie słodowe, estry, lekkie owoce.

W smaku słodowe, nieco chlebowe, półsłodkie z akcentami owocowo-estrowymi. Kontra chmielowa zaznaczona.

Goryczka średnia z lekkim plusem, wysycenie i ciało w normie, niezła pijalność.

Całkiem solidny blond, zbalansowane, ale bez większego polotu.
Tried from Bottle on 04 Jul 2025 at 19:12

7.3/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7
Bottle from Raynville Superstore, Batch No. 9. It pours ear oily amber with a decent fluffy white head. The aroma is sweet, oily, baked croissants, pain aux raisin, vanilla custard, crème brulé, bourbon soaked oak, boozey warmth, poached pears and honeydew melon. The taste is slick, oily, boozey, hot alcohol, rubbing alcohol, stewed pear, melon, apple crumble, candied citrus, bourbon soaked pale, croissant, pain aux raisin, vanilla custard and crème brulé with a soft, sweet finish. Medium body and moderate, fluffy body. Hot and boozey. Grew on me after a while once I got used to the boost
Tried from Bottle on 04 Jul 2025 at 13:06

7/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7
Bottle thanks to Ashton McCobb. Pours hazy golden with a thin white head. Aromas of sweet pale malt, wheat, lemon, orange peel. Taste adds banana and light spice. Light sweet finish.
Tried on 02 Jul 2025 at 18:09