Hop shoots were a seasonal feature on the menu at 't Fornuis in Antwerp, Belgium. Season only lasted a few weeks as the shoots deteriorate quickly once harvested. These were more like wild asparagus than the more common farmed asparagus spears. The hop shoots were served simply as a side dish...
Many years ago Duvel was bottle aged for 12 months prior to sale so a 14 month process when combined with the original two months to brew it. Next time you have a go you may wish to reserve some for bottle aging in cool conditions. Duvel Moortgat referred to this as "sleeping time".