Devilishly good and so strong that people don't rule out the devil's involvement in the brewing process - that's Duvel. The beer, which takes its name from the devil, comes from Belgium and has been very popular in Belgium and the international beer scene for more than 100 years.
The devil is in the details
The successful story begins in 1871 with the founding of the Moortgat brewery by Jan-Léonard Moortgat and his wife. Belgium was not an easy place in terms of beer technology, as even then there was great competition from more than 3,000 breweries. Nothing intimidated the Moortgats: they experimented and tried things out and did not let setbacks hold them back. They soon had their first brewing successes and the perfectly fermented beers were well received beyond the city limits. When the family's two sons became part of the company in 1900, a clear separation was planned - Albert became the brewer and Victor was responsible for bringing the deliveries to Brussels by horse-drawn carriage. Nevertheless, both stood together at the kettle to work out the perfect recipe. It took a while, but in 1918 they hit the jackpot with the "Victory Ale". After a very impressed local celebrity said "This is a real Duvel", the brewery's new name was born. From 1923 onwards, the new name appeared on the label in horned script - a relic of times gone by that has been preserved to this day.
Beer for the environment
When the fourth generation of Moortgats joined the company in the 1990s, the company set sail on an international course. From then on, the focus of efforts was on selling Duval beyond Belgium's borders. The small family brewery has now become a real player in the global beer business. Beer drinkers can enjoy their good beers in more than 60 countries. All-time favorites are Belgian classics such as their Belgian Special Beer or the Tripel Hop Selection . In addition to exports, Duvel also strives for sustainable production and the careful use of natural resources. Duvel has an extensive plan to make the production of beer as environmentally friendly as possible. One great project, for example, is the reforestation of cleared forest areas, which Duvel actively and financially supports.
