Because it is bottled with Brettanomyces yeast, it develops a signature "barnyard" or hay-like funkiness over time.
“One of the more divisive of the traditional trappist ales, Orval is a "hate it or love it" kind of beer...” YouTube · Beer Brackets [🍺] orval trappist ale buy
“It's an amazing beer that changes over time. First six months I get funky acidic finish but it's quite 'clean' to my taste buds.” Reddit · r/beer Because it is bottled with Brettanomyces yeast, it
Just had my very first Orval and it's the strangest beer I have ever had. A complex blend of crisp tartness, spicy notes,
A complex blend of crisp tartness, spicy notes, and a profound hop bitterness that leaves a long, dry finish.
Orval is typically sold in 11.2 oz (330ml) bottles and can be found at several major and specialty retailers:
It is frequently stocked at boutique bottle shops like Hop City Beer & Wine or Hazel’s Beverage World . Community Perspectives