Riva, Lucifer, 8% ABV
A fantastic strong beer from Riva, but like Duvel, actually isn’t all that hard to go down, and is only “devilish” at first sight. It is medium-dry, with a medium to high degree of fizz. Light-golden, with a slight cloudy hue, it is topped by the most attractive head of froth – smooth and extremely lacy, which remains solid to the last drop.
Upon contact, you will find it extremely overbearing on the palate, with a taste of pure strength, containing flavours of wheat, candy and lemons. The wheat intensifies in the earthy finish, with malt. This full-bodied Belgian brew has a fizzy, heavy texture, that’ll warm you up inside. Definitely recommended.
Riva, Vondel, 8% ABV
Sweet and chocolatey. Vondel is a dark beer, and I believe it's actually the dark version of the famous Lucifer beer. The chocolate becomes fruit in the aftertaste, and there is a strong aroma of dark fruits emanating through the smooth head of froth.
Vondel is a medium-bodied beer with a delightfully smooth texture to it. There is little fizz and a lot of unfermented sugar. This is a dark, mysterious beer, lesser known amongst the menagerie of globally available Belgian beers.
As well as Riva brewery's Lucifer and Vondel beers, check out the other Belgian beers, or browse the world beers section.