Stubby bottle, 330 ml, at home. Poured into my tulip glass. ABV 9,5%.
Great appearance as with all Duvels, with clear golden yellow body and a
snow white, thick and sopay head of a bit more than three fingers. Foam
has average retention. Nice lacing left on the glass once again.
The new hops offer an tropical fruit aroma, a bit of mango too. Very
refreshing smell, just like a good IPA.
Very nice bittery taste as well, with the flavour following the aroma.
Lots of tropical fruits, very refreshing, very hoppy. The high alcohol
masterfully hidden for one more time, deceiving you into taking big sips
of this excellent beer.
Medium thin body, good amount of carbonation. Dry on the palate, but
nothing extreme.
Overall, this one is very close to an IPA, both aroma/taste wise and
hops level, although not overly bitter. Great beer, and as with the 2012
version, they should have made it year round or at least seasonal
instead of an one-off.
AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 17/20
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