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Orval Brewery

Orval Brewery, located in Belgium, is famous for its unique Trappist beer, Orval. Founded in the 11th century by monks at the Abbey of Orval, the brewery adheres to traditional brewing methods and offers a distinctive pale ale known for its complex flavors, including fruity and hoppy notes with a hint of bitterness. The beer undergoes a distinct dry hopping process and a secondary fermentation that gives it a unique character. Orval is one of only a few breweries authorized to use the Trappist label, denoting its authentic connection to the monastic tradition.