Brasserie d'Orval: the story of the legendary Trappist beer
In the heart of the Belgian Ardennes, among dense forests and ancient abbeys, lies a story of passion and craftsmanship that few know: the journey of Brasserie d'Orval. This monastic brewery, founded in 1931, still represents an absolute reference point for lovers of abbey beer today.
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The legend of the countess
According to legend, it all began with a countess who, after losing a precious ring in the waters of the Mathilde spring, promised to build an abbey where she found it. From this evocative episode was born the Abbey of Orval, the spiritual home where, centuries later, the brewing art of the area would be perfected.
A unique production process
Orval beers are famous for bottle refermentation, fermentation with Brettanomyces (wild yeasts that develop the characteristic earthy and fruity profile), intense hopping with dry-hopping, and respect for slow timing. Each bottle rests for months before it is ready.
How Orval evolves over time
Young (0-6 months) and fresh, hoppy, with citrus notes. With aging (1-3 years) the Brettanomyces develop earthy, leather, and dried fruit notes. Each bottle is a different experience.
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