 gunnfryd (2718), Kristiansand, Norway
Apr 10, 2006
Bottle. Amber colour with an off-white head. Fruity aroma. Fruity , alcohol and some cellar notes in the flavour.Beutiful beer.
TheRealBastard (83), New Jersey, USA
Aug 21, 2008 2003 vinatage- Even after 5 years of age, it still had plenty of carbonation. An eighth to quarter inch of foamy white head appeared after pouring into my Bastard pint glass. People always talk about Orval being this amazing beer so I finally had to drink one to try it out. I am quite impressed the price tag being so cheap. Taste is tart at first and very dry on the finish. The dryness was hard for me to get used to at first, but half-way through it I hardly noticed it. Aroma is tangy and sweet. The beer is sweet and super DRY, kinda annoying for those like me. I’ve had much better, but was not a hugely disapointing beer after all the hype I read about on this site. I recommend this to others, but don’t expect this heavenly beer like some people praise it to be.
CafeeOndineke (5), Aalst, Belgium
does not count  Aug 21, 2008 The superb Trappist Orval :-p creamy head. great taste! grows better over the years. Loses it’s sugars after 6-7 months. Unique amongst it’s kind ! gimme another 1yr old one ! :-p
fata2683 (62), APO, New York, USA
Aug 21, 2008 Pours on the lighter side of an amber, slightly red? Aroma is one of the best things about this beer. I would love to get an Orval candle :) Taste is citrousy and yeasty. Hops are not lost in the backround but hit you with a pleasant scent and sufficient bitterness. I love the way this beer really comes to it’s form as it’s warmed. Great beer!
trevor211 (81), Seattle, Washington, USA
Aug 19, 2008 Pours darker than I thought it would - a cloudy, reddish amber with a huge Belgian head. Very strong aroma - wonderfully aromatic - surprising amounts of hops for a Belgian, but balanced by plenty of malts and orange / grapefruit citrus. It’s a bit tart on the nose. Carbonation is strong, biting into your palate right away, giving way to bitter citrus and a very dry finish with plenty of hops. Very good, and certainly refined - would be fantastic after a few years in the cellar. The carbonation is just a bit too strong, and the palate could use a little bit of mellowing. Wonderfully refreshing, though.
lithy (118), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Aug 18, 2008 Small bit of foam builds in the neck after releasing the cap. Pours a dark burnt orange with a pillow of white head that doesn’t lace much as it recedes speedily. Pungeant perfume spices and hop aromas. A bit of grapefruit and tart citrus. Nicely carbonated and dry enough to give it a good bite. Significantly hoppy and everything lingers. The spice and perfume stay on the tongue while the drying finish makes each sip a complete joy. One of the best and easily the most unique Trappist.
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