6: Duvel and a Coccyx

About this episode

In episode 6 of "Pints of View", Cliff strides into the studio with a clutch of bottles and proudly presents a cold Duvel for Pete to quaff live. What starts as a tasting quickly explodes into a Friday-night free-for-all: a Top 10 sitcom debate (almost all American), Belgian-beer nerding (yeast, glassware, pouring technique), footy nostalgia, absurd hypothetical battles, and a new recurring gag about his Cliff's coccyx). Expect laughter, sidetracks, and one excellent beer.

What we cover (order of play)

• Opening quaff: Cliff hands Pete a Duvel — the ceremonial pour, the first sniff, first sip, and immediate reactions.

• Featured beer deep-dive: Duvel basics, tasting notes, the Duvel tulip glass, how yeast defines Belgian beers.

• Top 10 Sitcoms of All Time (almost all American): hosts defend their lists, shout-outs, and “which sitcom would survive a Duvel-fuelled debate?”

• Friday-night comedy & Channel 4 flashbacks — UK vs US comedy culture.

• Footy memory lane: Jay-Jay Okocha, David O’Leary, Jonathan Woodgate, Alan Smith, Burnden Park → Reebok Stadium, and Geoff Boycott’s cameo rant.

• Weird tangents that somehow make sense: Louvre Heist, Maria Walewska, Napoleon, and the history detour nobody expected.

• Game time: Monty Hall problem, “Who Would Win?”, Ned Stark vs Boromir (Sean Bean appreciation), and comparing Game of Thrones vs Lord of the Rings.

• Odds & sods: ChatGPT lottery winners, Cliff’s coccyx (again), and a rapid-fire “best laugh” round featuring clips/lines from the sitcoms.

• Sign-off & Duvel encore.

• Style: Belgian Strong Pale Ale

• ABV: ~8.5%

• Look: Pale-golden, brilliant, with a long-lasting white head when poured in the proper Duvel tulip glass.

• Aroma: Citrus peel, green apple/pear, light floral esters, with subtle spicy phenolics from Belgian yeast.

• Taste: Clean, slightly fruity esters up front, spicy/peppery Belgian yeast character, balanced hop bitterness, very dry finish. Alcohol is present but well integrated.

• Mouthfeel: Spritzy carbonation that lifts flavors and refreshes the palate.

• Pairings: Salted crisps, strong cheese, fish and chips, spicy small plates — perfect for a comedy night.

• Serving tip: Use the Duvel tulip glass, pour to form a generous head (tilt then straighten), serve cool (not icy).

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Featured beer — Duvel (quick facts & tasting notes)

Top 10 Sitcoms of all Time (almost all American)

Duvel Beer 8.5%

Belgian Beer

Brewing yeast

Duvel beer glass

Friday night comedy

Channel 4

Taxi

Danny DeVito

Dad’s Army

Mash

Modern Family

Louvre Heist

The Simpsons

Maria Walewska

Napoleon

Jay Jay Okocha

David O’Leary

Leeds United

Jonathan Woodgate

Alan Smith

Burnden Park

Reebok Stadium

Chris Kamara

Cliff’s coccyx

Geoff Boycott

Chat GPT lottery winners

Big Bang Theory

How I met your mother

Deal or No Deal?

Monty Hall problem

Who Would Win?

Ned Stark verses Boromir

Sean Bean

Game of Thrones

Lord of the Rings

All in the Family

Arrested Development

Blackadder

The Office

Only Fools and Horses

Peep Show

League of Gentlemen

The Vicar of Dibley

Black Books

Friends