Orval Trappist Ale - Brasserie d'Orval S.A.

TheDTrain

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Picked up this one at Sendiks in Wauwatosa. Bottled on 3-5-10. Poured into a tulip.

This is my second attempt at Trappist Orval. This one MUST be drank at room temp. I made the mistake the first time. With all the action-packed foam, the light orange Belgian Pale ale took 20 minutes just to pour! Crisp uplifting aroma of earthy tones, orange, lemon.. Taste is mild yeast with citrus and mikd funk which is a bit challenging to the tastebuds. Very dry champagne-like finish.

Excellent high quality brew. To be consumed slowly and enjoy!

Serving type: bottle

01-15-2011 21:32:14 | More by TheDTrain

Janeinma

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -10.7%

05-25-2013 15:21:36 | More by Janeinma

magpieken

Australia

4/5  rDev -4.8%

05-25-2013 14:47:23 | More by magpieken

JackOfAll

United Kingdom (Wales)

3.5/5  rDev -16.7%

05-24-2013 18:01:55 | More by JackOfAll

Tjvan2

Iowa

2.75/5  rDev -34.5%

05-24-2013 12:31:30 | More by Tjvan2

desint

Belgium

1.5/5  rDev -64.3%

05-24-2013 11:13:19 | More by desint

robertmitchum

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

05-24-2013 09:17:08 | More by robertmitchum

MikeDre

California

3.5/5  rDev -16.7%

05-24-2013 04:55:41 | More by MikeDre

mtrog313

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -10.7%

05-24-2013 01:41:13 | More by mtrog313

broob

Mississippi

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

05-23-2013 18:21:29 | More by broob

BeerSnob1022

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

05-21-2013 17:09:07 | More by BeerSnob1022

BelgianBeerPope

Belgium

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

05-21-2013 11:29:47 | More by BelgianBeerPope

aslamm75

Indiana

3/5  rDev -28.6%

05-20-2013 23:44:43 | More by aslamm75

sendbeer

Georgia

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

05-20-2013 18:07:47 | More by sendbeer

akttr

Michigan

3/5  rDev -28.6%

05-20-2013 03:50:58 | More by akttr

Jonada

New Jersey

4.01/5  rDev -4.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Bottled on October 6th 2011. Served in a goblet.

Appearance: Rusty orange in color with 1 finger of an off white colored head. Decent retention and lacing. Body is very hazy, with moderate amounts of visible carbonation streaming throughout the glass.

Smell: Banana, phenols, candi sugar, clove, spice.

Taste: Belgian yeast, honey, floral, spice, heavy phenolic notes, and some very slight funk.

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied, soft mouthfeel. Medium fine carbonation. Finishes dry, with a slight bitterness.

Overall: One of the classics in the beer world. It's not mind blowing, and it won't knock your socks off, but it's an extremely well crafted beer that I could easily drink every day.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 02:42:08 | More by Jonada

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

05-18-2013 21:13:20 | More by Photekut

OldsmarTap

Florida

3.25/5  rDev -22.6%

05-18-2013 19:19:50 | More by OldsmarTap

NJB145

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

05-18-2013 12:16:09 | More by NJB145

Blashawright

Texas

4/5  rDev -4.8%

05-16-2013 22:39:07 | More by Blashawright

jborgschulte

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -10.7%

05-16-2013 18:37:30 | More by jborgschulte

inanity

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

05-16-2013 00:38:39 | More by inanity

jimctin

Ontario (Canada)

5/5  rDev +19%

05-15-2013 18:00:22 | More by jimctin

apanloco

Sweden

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

05-15-2013 17:38:22 | More by apanloco

Nolen12

Kentucky

3.75/5  rDev -10.7%

05-14-2013 19:16:18 | More by Nolen12