Orval

	Percentile
	99
	overall

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

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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Ratings	Average	Score	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
2218	3.92/5.0	3.91/5.0	6.2%	100	Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler

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%

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War4soccer (115), , Nevada, USA

3.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.1	6/10	3/5	6/10	3/5	13/20

Mar 9, 2009

massive head..bottle..orange/citrus aroma.. light amber..like zapprentice said pretty overrated.. not that great

zapprentice (310), East Setauket, New York, USA

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	7/10	4/5	6/10	4/5	14/20

Mar 8, 2009

Ridiculously large head. Bottle a year old. Citrus aroma and flavor. Also a bit yeasty. Color is a nice light amber. Ok beer, definitely overrated in my opinion but nice since it’s readily available.

Bloekie (158), Belgium

4.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.7	10/10	5/5	9/10	4/5	19/20

Mar 7, 2009 Updated: Mar 22, 2009

Best Trappist all-around. Nice aroma with a light banana-ish flavor, which I like a lot. Presented in a beautiful glass with the fishlogo.

BroSpud (594), , Massachusetts, USA

3.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.3	7/10	3/5	7/10	3/5	13/20

Mar 6, 2009

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.

LarsEngen (101), Sandvika, Norway

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Mar 6, 2009

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

BillyMidnight (41), Alberta, Canada

4.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.5	8/10	5/5	9/10	5/5	18/20

Mar 5, 2009

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.

thejon375 (392), Tampa, Florida, USA

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	6/10	4/5	6/10	4/5	15/20

Mar 3, 2009

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

Guinnessman (88), VACAVILLE, California, USA

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	8/10	4/5	8/10	3/5	15/20

Mar 3, 2009

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

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