Duvel Moortgat

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

Established in 1871

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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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8.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 9 Overall 8
Clear golden pour with a generous, stable, white head. Aromas of malt, grain, brioche, marmalade, apricot. Taste is well-rounded, yeast, grain/malt/bread, peaches, apricot. Nice herbal finish. Slightly boozy finish, but in a good way.
Tried from Bottle on 29 Jun 2025 at 20:46

7.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
De klassieker voor mij. Licht troebel goudgeel bier met mooie stevige schuimkraag. Smaak is licht bitter en fruitig met iets van banaan, wat citrus en en beetje gras. Gewoon een erg goed bier wat er niet echt bovenuit steekt maar vanuit zijn eenvoud heel goed smaakt. Ik zie alleen niet waarom er verschillende batches per jaar zijn. Ik heb nooit de indruk gehad dat er vershillende versies zijn die van elkaar zouden verschillen.
Tried from Bottle from De Caigny Dranken on 28 Jun 2025 at 14:07

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 8
From DelHaize , Brussels. Drunk at home . Generous head. Yeast, marmelade , apricot. Bitter aromatic and boozy finish.Interesting ,somewhat complex and drinkable . Last sip was alcohol, cardamom, liquorice
Tried from Bottle on 27 Jun 2025 at 19:06

7/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Panda at home, thanks to Kenneth, 26/06/2025.
Almost clear golden topped with a thin off white cap that dissipates to a swirl.
Nose is yeast esters, bread dough, herb, hedgerow, stewed fruits.
Taste comprises candied fruit rinds, grass, yeast esters, stewed fruits, grains.
Medium bodied with bite, fine carbonation, semi drying close.
Fine for the style.
Tried on 26 Jun 2025 at 18:03

6.8/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 6.5 Texture 7 Overall 7
Bottle bought at Carrefour opp. Ghent Dampoort station, Ghent, Belgium. A golden/amber coloured pour with a huge white head on top. Typical boozy, sweet, fruity, yeasty affair. Prefer the original Duvel to be honest but it's fine.
Tried from Bottle on 26 Jun 2025 at 15:29

6.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Barwa złota, klarowne, piana biała, dość obfita, niezbyt trwała.

W aromacie estry, pomarańcz, brzoskwinia.

W smaku półwytrawne, estrowe, słodowe. Kontra chmielowa jest, ale bez przesady.

Goryczka niska do średniej, wysycenie wysokie, ciało w normie, czuć mocno alkohol.

Takie sobie.
Tried from Bottle on 22 Jun 2025 at 20:30

7/10
Tried from Draft on 21 Jun 2025 at 21:31

10/10
Tried from Bottle on 21 Jun 2025 at 18:45

8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 8
opalescent pale yellow colour, large, dense, though not too stable white head; aroma of grainy, floral, dried apricot, some lemon zesty, grassy and hay notes; taste of hoppy bitterness, malty sweetness and the same notes as can be felt in the aroma; good one!
Tried from Bottle from La Mise en Bière on 20 Jun 2025 at 21:49

6.3/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Cerveza rubia clara, limpia, corona de espuma blanca y jabonosa de media retención. Aroma limpio y fresco a malta y grano. En boca es chispeante, ligera, refrescante, maltosa, notas de cereal y pan blanco con levísimo toque cítrico, final suavemente amargo. Rica y de fácil beber
Tried from Bottle on 19 Jun 2025 at 22:38