Duvel Moortgat Brewery

Belgian strong golden ale: Duvel Pale as a lager, strong as a winter warmer, and widely treated as the definitive version of its style. The Moortgat family first called it Victory Ale to mark the end of World War I; the name Duvel, dialect for devil, came later. At around 8.5% it is dangerously easy to drink: a huge white head, pear and spice in the nose, and a crisp, dry finish that hides the alcohol well. Pour slowly, leave the yeast in the bottle, and take the name as a warning about the second one.