Orval

11.2oz bottle dated 9/07/2008. This was a good belgian ale but I definitely feel it is overated. Quite drinkable with a thicker head than most of the other belgians I have had lately. Tasted some citrus, slight spice and very tart.

Bottle. Haze amber/brown color, giant offwhite creamy head. light sour aroma hint of citrus, Medium long end with some bitterness. Very good Trappist beer

An excellent, complex Belgian, with plenty of fruit and spice flavours. Goes very well either before or after another bottle. The ergonomic bottle makes it easier to pour even after drinking six or seven. Highly recommended for jazz fans.

Great Belgian. Earthy dry hoppy characteristics. Different from all other trapist ale tastes, but still has the great Belgian funk.

Bottle. Poured nicely with a rich, creamy head. Good texture. Had a small bite to it, but in a good way. Went well with a chunk of Applewood Smoked Gruyere

Pour 9,99$, le verre Orval était un bon achat au Grand-Duc. Première bière bue dans ce verre: une Orval (29/05/2008) qui avait passé 6 mois dans ma grandiose cave à bière (un rustique d’sous d’escalier). J’avais déjà été déçu par cette bière, mais probablement par ma faute, l’ayant servi trop froide. Les arômes sont très marqués, peut-être à cause du verre ou de l’effet psychologique dont je je suis peut-être victime. Bière au goût probablement unique, qui dévoile vraiment ses subtilités fruitées, légèrement sucrées et citronnées bue à 12-14 degré tel que recommandé. Au moins, cette délicieuse bière belge est disponible au Québec... ENGLISH: Most enjoyable if you respect the serving temperature indicated (12-14 Celcius, something like 50-55 farenheit). Amazing and unique taste, blend of subtle spices, with lemon, slightly sugary although quite bitter. This bottle had only 10 months aging and seemed already somewhat sweeter. Excellent beer, no doubt about it, but make sure cold doesn’t turn the sticker blue. Ah? It’s already blue?

Pours hazy amber with thick white head. Aroma of spice, citrus, hops. The flavor is quite complex with caramelized fruit, citrus hops, and dry berries. The body is smooth, dry, and the finish lasts and lasts. Quite a nice beer.

bottle, orange with yeast poured (thus cloudy). Excellent beer, one expects a higher percentage alcohol with such well-balanced and flavoured beer.