Orval Trappist Ale
November 15, 2014
Beer Of The Day
Day 138: Orval Trappist Ale from Brasserie d’Orval. Style of beer is ‘Belgian Specialty Ale’. ABV is 6.9%. |
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Day: |
138 (since July 1, 2014) |
Beer: |
Orval Trappist Ale |
Brewery: |
Brasserie d’Orval |
Style: |
Belgian Specialty Ale |
ABV: |
6.9 % |
Rating: |
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Tasting Notes: |
Dark orange in color with a thick white head. A sour and Belgian yeast aroma. Flavor is a citrusy sourness and horse hair. Moderate carbonation with lingering citrus. |
Description: |
First made in 1931, and has a complex and unusual flavor and aroma produced by a unique strain of yeast: Brettanomyces lambicus. The beer is light in color, slightly cloudy, and has a large, foamy head. There is a complex aroma of leather, spice, and many other earthy components. |
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