If there are legendary beers in the world, this is one of them. A long, hard, thick foam appears over the dark amber color of the full glass. 6.2% Trappist semi-brown ale.
According to legend, the abbey was named Orval, after Mathilde in Tuscany. The Countess was walking on the shores of a lake around Florenville and accidentally dropped her wedding ring into the water. In his troubled state, he prayed to God when a trout suddenly rose to the surface of the water, with the gold ring in his mouth.
Its scent is dominated by the wonderfully fresh scent of citrus fruits. In addition to citrus, honey and caramel are best tasted without the beer being sweet. The beer's farewell is a long, hop-sour aftertaste. It is one of the bitterest beers in the world, but this is hardly felt because of the perfect harmony. Ideal aperitif.
