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Brewed by Brasserie dOrval
Style: Belgian Ale
Florenville - Villers-d.-Orval, Belgium

bottled
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RATINGS: 2836   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.92   EST. CALORIES: 186   ABV: 6.2%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
In contrast to all the others, the Orval Trappist brewery makes only one beer for the general public. It has an intensely aromatic and dry character. Between the first and second fermentations there is also an additional dry-hopping process. Through this the beer acquires its pronounced hoppy aroma and extra dry taste.
Bottled at 5.2% abv - can go up as high as 7.2%

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Niko100 (1082) - New York, USA - JUN 1, 2011
Rich amber color; Medium slightly creamy body; Aroma of yeast, clove, floral, & spice; Flavor of malt, hops, some yeast, citrus, and spice; Finish is slightly bitter; The palate is a bit sour/acidic; Nicely balanced & complex; Overall, nice hop character - very good brew.

4.4
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
Nickls (1297) - SE DC, Washington DC, USA - JUN 1, 2011
Bottle (rating a fresh one). Vibrant hazy orange that’s quite bright, ever-so slightly off-white head. Lots of nice hopppiness in the aroma, and I always love the juxtaposition of the yeastiness, fruity and funky aspects of the aroma. Touch of funk and earth, yeasty, nicely acidic and hoppy. Bone-dry finish, medium with sparkly carbonation. Yes, I’m an Orval fan and I don’t mind admitting that :).

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
dinkle50 (221) - Chicago, Illinois, USA - MAY 30, 2011
Very sour and dry, like champagne. This one is a very unique Trappist given the sourness. It reminded me a bit of some of the geuze’s i’ve had. It has a bit of a fruity flavor as well, like sour apples.

4.5
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
maneliquor (1005) - Perth, AUSTRALIA - MAY 30, 2011
UPDATED: JAN 8, 2012 Bottle from Mane Liquor. Pours a hazy orange with a large, very bubbly white head. A sweet and sour funk fest on the nose. Lots of belgian yeast, citrus and spices are present. Loads and loads of spice in this one. Coriander and ginger the most prominant ones. Starts sweet and finishes sour and slightly tarty. Fantastic beer

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 12/20
kermis (571) - The Hague, NETHERLANDS - MAY 29, 2011
Bottle at De Paas. Golden with large white head. A very different Trappist beer due to it’s slight sourness

4.3
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
adnielsen (3099) - Denver, Colorado, USA - MAY 26, 2011
UPDATED: OCT 24, 2011 Bottle @ home. Very cloudy, slightly brown, orange appearance with a fluffy orange/ivory head. Slightly sour, funky, sweet, Belgian yeasty, citrus fruity nose. Mildly funky and sour, citrus fruity, dry, yeasty, floral, bretty flavor. Finishes dry, lightly sour, fruity, and funky. Very nice brew!

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
nike (500) - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA - MAY 25, 2011
Pours hazy, golden-amber with thick white head. Typical Belgium flavor (excellent) Good balance, complexity, and carbonation mix. Dry finish. A must try for all beer drinkers!

3.6
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
atxx07 (8) - - MAY 24, 2011 does not count
look good, smell good, but something is missing when you taste the beer, however it is a really good beer to try.


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