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Bottle and glass Orval

Wallonia · Province of Luxembourg

Orval

The unmistakable character of Gaume.

TrappistDry-hopped
ALCOHOL / VOL.
6,2 %
SERVE AT
10–15 °C
COLOUR
Amber

Orval balances fruitiness, bitterness and a slightly tart edge. When young, fresh hops lead the way. With ageing, its profile changes and develops deeper yeast and malt nuances. One beer, several ways to discover it.

Ingredients

What goes into the beer

Mathilde spring waterPale maltCaramel maltHopsCandi sugarYeasts

Flavour profile

From first glance to the finish

Appearance
Amber with a generous head.
Aroma
Fresh hops and fruit when young; an evolving bouquet with age.
Palate
Bitterness, a dry finish and a lightly tart edge.

Craft and tradition

Brewing

Top fermentation, further yeast additions during maturation and dry hopping, followed by bottle conditioning. These stages shape its evolving flavour.

33 cl bottle. Store away from light; the bottling date helps you follow its development.