www.orval.be/en/
Belgium's Orval Brewery is a located in the Orval Abbey, which has a history going back as far as 1124. "Located within the confines of the Abbey, the Orval Brewery was created in 1931 to finance the enormous reconstruction works of Orval. It has hired lay workers from the outset, including the master brewer, Pappenheimer, who invented the recipe. The brewer’s commercial policy is adapted to the values of the monastic community. Income from Royalties generated from the brand name go to social welfare works and the maintenance of the buildings."
It has a cloudy orange-yellow colour with a thick frothy white head.
It smells of yeast, hops, blackcurrant and grape.
It starts off with a nice blend of yeast and malt, with the fruit notes coming in followed quickly by the bitterness of the hops and finishing clean with a hint of the fruitiness and hops lingering on the tongue.
It feels somewhat sparkling with a light clean texture.
It is a great example of the Trappiste style of beer. Not as alcoholic as some coming in at 6.9% Alcohol By Volume, with a nice taste profile. It is a good beer year round, on its own or with a meal.
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