Orval Trappist Ale

Reviewed By: Herr Rick
Style: Belgian Pale Ale
State/Country: Belgium
ABV: 6.9%
Serving Type: 11.2 oz Bottle

Look: 9.5
Orange/amber color, slight haze, massive head with excellent retention & lacing

Smell: 10
Brett Funk, bready malts, all kinds of fruit - amazing!

Taste: 10
Up Front: Tart, acidic, earthy, dark fruit. Finish: Brett funk, bready malt

Mouthfeel: 9.5
Light body, effervescence, with a dry finish

Drinkability: 10
Well balanced and it goes down easy, despite the alcohol bite

Overall Score: 9.8

Value: 9
Cost/12 oz serving: $5.72. Considering how magnificent this beer is, that's a bargain!

Overall Impression:
It's been a while since I had this beer. In fact, I had not developed an appreciation for Belgian's back then. I was not expecting much from this one; OH My ME was I wrong!!! This is what Begian beer is all about people!!! I see myself drinking this one very often. In fact, I may have to go get more this evening.