Orval Trappist Ale Review

As promised here is the review of the Orval Trappist Ale.

First of all, I’ll apologize for the major foul of not pouring this Belgian into the traditional goblet. Unfortunately that is one piece of glassware I do not own and I am working on rectifying that. But anyway onward and upward.

Appearance: The beer was a cloudy amber, almost rust color. It poured a generous, rocky head.

Aroma: The initial aroma was very yeasty, with some spicy notes and a hint of sourness that is typical in a lambic.

Taste: The taste was very good. It was very crisp and dry on the palate. It had a creamy mouthfeel with some sweeter malt notes and some additional sweet notes from the candied sugar the monks use to brew the beer.

Overall: This beer is a very good example of a Belgian Ale. It has a lot of complexity that makes it very interesting drink. It seems like at every sip you can find some new nuances that are fantastic. If you are looking for a nice Belgian to try, this is definitely worth picking up. It is true to style and it is also still brewed by monks. So go out and grab a bottle.

Keep ‘em tippin’