RateBeer
Score
99100
OVERALLStyle
Brewed by Brasserie dOrval
Style: Belgian Ale
Florenville - Villers-d.-Orval, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution

Add Distribution Data
send corrections | shelftag | edit barcodes |
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%


4.3
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 17/20
neur0 (134) - GERMANY - JAN 24, 2012
(Flasche) Es hat ein hellbraune, haselussähnliche Farbe mit leichtem Rotstich, eine weiße Schaumkrone und es ist nicht filtriert. Das Aroma besteht aus einem weichen fast rotweinartigem Körper mit einer Honigsüße und einer leichten säuerlichen Fruchtigkeit. Der Geschmack ist recht schlank, leicht erdig und im Abgang kommt eine starke, breite Bittere die lange anhält. Der Geschmack ist leicht samtig fast sandig. Retronasal kommt dieses Rotweinaroma wieder leicht raus. Es ist recht stark karbonisiert . Alles in Allem ist es immer wieder ein Erlebnis ein Orval zu trinken

4.8
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 19/20
Grzesiek79 (480) - Radom, POLAND - JAN 21, 2012
caramel, spruce, barnyard, bubblegum, rotten eggs, banana, brown, sparkling, tan foam, light sweetness, medium bitterness, medium sourness, salty, soft carbonation, sticky, bitter,

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
edpeg (246) - Berlin, GERMANY - JAN 21, 2012
Dark amber black. Arome thich head. Aroma. fruits floral Texrture medium fantastic. Afte finish dry shoit, lame.

4.3
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Smurf2055 (142) - Seattle, Washington, USA - JAN 20, 2012
100th review in two months, not bad. Pours somewhere between blond and amber. There’s a lot of carbonation on this. Great three fingers white head, really good lacing and retention. Very crisp smelling. Maybe it’s the Belgium yeast, but it almost smells sour. Again, very crisp, hoppy. Slightly sour, very balanced. Very carbonated. Super rich. Most unique Trappist I’ve had so far.

4.3
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
nepuufd (14) - BELGIUM - JAN 15, 2012
Fantastic beer! And it’s taste is really original and unsurpassed! This is one of the few!

3.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
benfergy (147) - Valley City, North Dakota, USA - JAN 15, 2012
The Orval has an opaque, brown appearance. The aroma is very complex; it has a bit of earthy yeast, hops, apple, cherry, and some other aroma I can’t put my finger on. The taste has a good balance. The palate is strongly bodied, and for how complex the hops are, not too astringent. I don’t love this beer as much as some others do, but make no mistake, it’s still a high quality beer, and I would definitely try it again.

3.8
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
sanderschel (1) - NETHERLANDS - JAN 13, 2012 does not count
Bottle. Extremely fruity smell. Nice white head. Mildly fruity and mildly hoppy taste. Lots of carbonation. Nice reddish color. Very likeable, balanced beer.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
Firefly54 (57) - - JAN 13, 2012
This beer is amazing! I got a huge aroma of red fruit, especially strawberries and some orange, it took me by surprise to be fair. Lots of herbal notes on the nose and some hoppiness too. Lots of fruitiness on the palate followed by some hop bitterness. Some grassy herbal notes as well. Great carbonation. Drying mouthfeel that is really enjoyable. Fucking awesome!


We Want To Hear From You



Join us! RateBeer is made by beer enthusiasts for the craft beer community. Your basic membership is free and allows you to read all beer ratings. Click here to create your account... and give your opinion!

Join Us »



View Page
1 2 3 4 5 6 » 284


Tick this beer
  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5



Rating Notecard:
Beer: Orval Rating Avg: 3.92 No. of Ratings: 2836
Copyright © 2000-2012,
RateBeer LLC. All rights
reserved.
about us
About RateBeer
FAQ
Feedback?
New Beers
add
Advanced Search
Add A Beer
Add A Brewer
Add A Place
membership
Log In
Edit Personal Info
Premium Membership
Your Messages
the best
100 Beer Club
The Top 50