Duvel Recipe
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Make Duvel in just 5m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
Beer
Glass + Garnish
Serve
1. Chill bottle
Chill the Duvel bottle to about 6–8°C (43–46°F). Properly chilled beer maintains carbonation and aroma.
2. Prepare glass
Rinse the tulip glass with cold water and drain briefly. This pre-chill helps maintain head and carbonation when pouring.
3. Open carefully
Open the bottle gently to avoid an aggressive release of carbonation.
4. First pour — head formation
Tilt the tulip glass at a 45° angle and pour about one-quarter of the bottle (roughly 120–150 ml) gently down the side to produce a creamy initial head.
5. Second pour — build body
Hold the glass upright and pour the remaining beer in a steady stream into the center of the glass to build a 2–3 cm (roughly ¾–1¼ in) dense, long-lasting head. Aim for lively but controlled foam; Duvel’s carbonation should produce a voluminous head.
6. Garnish and serve
If desired, express a lemon twist over the beer to release oils, then rest the twist on the rim or drop it in. Serve immediately, letting the aroma develop before drinking.
7. Tasting note
Sip from the glass’s lip to capture aroma and carbonation. Enjoy at 6–8°C. No additional ingredients required—Duvel is traditionally served neat to showcase its complex yeast-driven esters and hop character.
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