$8.95 (I think) from Green’s on Ponce, Atlanta, GA, USA. 750 mL, swing top, slender bottle.
Striking golden clarity on the pour into the Duvel tulip is accompanied by a large, fluffy head and some serious lace. It looks GREAT, but a little too “clean” for a BdG! It looks a LOT more like a Belgian Pale, or perhaps (because of the amazingly golden color) a Euro Strong Lager. Anyway, it looks GREAT but it also “looks” out of style (if that is possible). It looks almost identical to maltermaster420’s avatar!
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Grainy sweetness meets the nose along with a “strongish” alcohol presence, but it seems in check and balanced.
Very smooth, Belgian Strong Pale sweet, alcohol presence, but it is a bit more alcohol based, and obviously a lot less Belgian in terms of yeast and candy content. Finishes with a light “bitter” element, but even this is sugar based.
EXACTLY the kind of beer I like to crack open on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday when I have time to savor it. A super beer with excellent drinkability. Tasty!