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A Visit to Orval

Charlie Papazian recently visited Abbaye Notre-Dame d'Orval in Belgium--the monastery where the legendary Orval is brewed. His posts are a bit fragmentary, but fascinating nonetheless. Have a look if you love that beer as much as I do.
  • Brewery Tour
  • Orval's ingredients
  • Vertical tastings and a 24-year-old bottle
  • Aged is nice, but brewer Jean-Marie Rock likes it fresh
Drink it in--
Jeff AlworthMay 23, 2009ElsewhereComment
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