Comments on: Orval

By: Endril

Endril — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:24:33 +0000

Orval is clearly an unique beer – for some it is an acquired taste, but I loved it from the first moment. It seems to be very “fussy” about the temperature you should drink at – a few degrees make a lot of difference.
Still, it is not the best Trappist beer (in my opinion). Young or older, Orval is beaten at every level by Chimay Bleu. Clearly another type of beer, but the aging process makes Chimay Bleu much much better.

By: JIm

JIm — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 07:02:03 +0000

I traveled to Belgium about 4 years ago on a business trip and was served Orval at a small hotel we were staying at. It was simply the best beer I have ever had. I wish I could find some in Wisconsin. I tried brewing my own Trappist ale but it was nowhere near as good as Orval.

By: coucou marie-anne michel

coucou marie-anne michel — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 21:42:43 +0000

marie-anne ché vous a orval pour une se maine merci

By: Rob

Rob — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:28:43 +0000

Good write up. I have also found Orval to be quite unique in the Trappist family, and I have had every variety save the De Koningshoeven brews. It’s also probably my favorite of the bunch. I’ve had bottles over 2 years old, and some about 6 months. One thing I have found is while there are similar taste qualities, each bottle is a little different. Leffe Blonde seems to be modeled after a younger Orval, although not quite as well. Older Orvals are simply in a (top) class all their own.

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:58:13 +0000

I have to agree that Orval is simply unique. Not just to Trappiste Ales, but to every other beer have ever tasted. For me. It is the best beer I have ever had. The perfect balance of aroma, flavor and drikability. To bad it so damn expensive.