With the words 'trappist' and 'Belgium' on the bottle I was sold immediately. The initial taste is not the splendor that Westmalle is, but the more you drink it the better the aftertaste intermingles with the taste buds and provides a pleasant surprise.
Brew Details: Orval brewed byBrasserie D' Orval, Belgium
Serving Conditions: Served directly from the uncalibrated fridge into my 'Duvel' tulip glass.
Appearance: A very foggy amber, reminiscent of a hefeweizen.
Scent: Smells amazing, reminds me of other trappist ales.
Taste: Smooth, but a touch more bitter than I expected.
Mouthfeel: Lots of carbonation with a great warm aftertaste.
Drinkability: I could have another one, but I wouldn't choose it purposely.
It gets a 7.5, because the more you drink it, the better it tastes due to the amazing aftertaste. The Belgium's generally do not disappoint and this is a great beer, just not in comparison to the Westmalle Trappist Ale.
-charles
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