Category: Beer
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.
The dry finish is exactly what I look for in a Trappist ale, and the aromatic kick between fermentations really sets it apart. Poured one after dinner and it held its complexity down to the last sip.
I've had a lot of Trappist beers over the years, but this single-batch approach really stands out—the dry, aromatic finish is something you don't forget. The way the second fermentation plays into every sip, it's the kind of beer you want to slow down with, not just chug.
That dry, aromatic finish really carries through every sip — it’s not heavy or syrupy like most Trappist ales I’ve tried. The single-batch focus clearly pays off, because the flavor stays sharp and consistent from the first pour to the last.
