About the beers
The minimum period of maturation is 30 days for the Blond and Dubbel and at least 120 days for the Quadrupel, which is barrel aged. We are using a different barrel for each batch of Quadrupel.
While the Oriel Blond is a real thirst quencher, the Dubbel and Quadrupel will develop well distinguished characteristics in time and can be stored for years.
Besides our core range, from time to time we are releasing limited editions of only one batch diverged from our ongoing beers or other varieties.
All our beers are naturally carbonated, unfiltered and unpasteurized, free of any additives.
Take joy in drinking an artisanal Oriel Beer!
Core range & limited edition
ORIEL BLOND
AVAILABILITY: Permanent
ABV: 6.5%
IBU: 35
SRM: 3.8
Serving: 8 ºC – 12 ºC in Chalice, Goblet or Tulip glass
Food pairing: Light meals, cheese and spicy foods
Oriel Blond is our interpretation of a Belgian Blond Ale.
The alluring deep gold color accompanies a complex scent and a soft foamy head.
The three types of malt used give a soft malting taste with bready notes. Two types of hops add their contribution, developing delicate floral and earthy notes, ending in a pleasing bitterness. Coriander and orange peel can’t miss, giving spiciness and fruitiness.
As we are very meticulous in choosing our yeast, we are using a mixture of Belgian strains with moderate esters like pear or apple and spices like cloves.
Oriel Blond is a balanced beer, simple but complex with a crisp finish, all this features making it a great thirst quencher.
Enjoy it with or without the yeast.
ORIEL DUBBEL
AVAILABILITY: Permanent
ABV: 8%
IBU: 15
SRM: 21
Serving: 12 ºC – 14 ºC in Chalice, Goblet or Tulip glass
Food pairing: hard cheese, hearty soups and stews
Oriel Dubbel is our interpretation of a Belgian Dubbel.
A deep amber color with a pale head alongside layered fragrances make up together. Raisins, biscuits, toffee complement the flavor, meanwhile the malt sensation, dried fruits, roasted almond and the undertones of noble hops gently balance the complex character of the beer. Hints of toasted toffee are given by the candi syrup.
A blend of Belgian strain yeasts impart their wonderful contribution with spicy dryness, phenolic aroma and fruity esters.
Subtle bitterness remain in the end and the alcohol warmth gives a pleasant perception.
This alive beer will mature in the bottle and earn unique features in time.
Enjoy it with or without the yeast.
ORIEL SAISON
AVAILABILITY: Seasonal
ABV: 7.2%
IBU: 26
SRM: 5
Serving: 8 ºC – 12 ºC in Chalice, Goblet or Tulip glass
Food pairing: funky cheese, rich meats and root vegetables
Oriel Saison is our interpretation of a Belgian Saison.
Brewed with the finest ingredients and a special blend of yeasts, Oriel Saison has a dark golden color and a refreshing aroma and taste.
A fresh bouquet and a lasting foamy top is followed by a savory taste.
The soft malting and floral, citrusy hops add their input, while the blend of yeasts is as complex as it can be. Moderately phenolic, with a clove-like characteristic, yet with some tartness and delicate mango and pineapple characteristics.
Enjoy it with or without the yeast as a thirst quencher or mature it in the bottle. Being an alive beer it will earn unique features in time.
Enjoy it with or without the yeast.
ORIEL QUADRUPEL JACK DANIELS BA
AVAILABILITY: Series / Limited edition
ABV: 11.5%
IBU: 40
SRM: 27
Serving: 14 ºC – 16 ºC in Chalice, Goblet or Tulip glass
Food pairing: steaks, ribs and rich desserts
Oriel Quadrupel BA is a sumptuous beer, the joy of our microbrewery.
Ruby brown color with a small tan head and dominant notes of plums, raisins, esters, wood and roasted malt come as a first impression.
The taste is rich and intense ascending from dark dried fruits, malty notes to some chocolate, vanilla, alcohol and wood, evolving after each sip, warming you up.
The complex character is increased by the synthesis of the yeasts creating a perfect harmony in each brew .
Each batch ages in a different barrel for at least six months and for this reason some flavors may diverge.
The robust barrel flavor and maturation, the higher alcohol grants a better evolution in time, developing great features so it can be stored for years.
Enjoy it with or without the yeast.
ORIEL BLOND WILD
AVAILABILITY: Limited edition
ABV: 6.5%
IBU: 32
SRM: 3.8
Serving: 8 ºC – 12 ºC in Chalice, Goblet or Tulip glass
Food pairing: seafood, spicy foods, fruit tarts
Oriel Blond Wild is a limited edition diverged from our ongoing Blond.
The alluring deep gold color with a soft foamy head accompanies a strong nose with tart notes of grass and fruits alongside funkness. The taste is balanced by the hops bitterness while combines with tartness and toast.
Dry and complex, this beer will achieve an incredible depth complexity with time, becoming more sour.
Enjoy it with or without the yeast.
ORIEL DUBBEL MARIS OTTER
AVAILABILITY: Limited edition
ABV: 8%
IBU: 18
SRM: 22
Serving: 12 ºC – 14 ºC in Chalice, Goblet or Tulip glass
Food pairing: foie gras, cured meat products, glazed spare ribs
Oriel Dubbel Maris Otter is a limited edition diverged from our ongoing Dubbel.
The taste of beer is balanced by the malt sweetness, the notes of dried fruits and the light touch of hops, all contouring a complex profile. Subtle spicy dryness, phenolic aroma and fruity esters arise from the yeasts blend. The aftertaste ends in a pleasant perception of a brune beer.
This alive beer will mature in the bottle and earn unique features in time.
Enjoy it with or without the yeast.
More information
We use the finest ingredients from Belgium, Germany, Slovenia and Denmark.
German Pilsner malt and a few German and Belgian special malts, Belgian flaked barley, real Belgian candi sugar, coriander and orange peel, Slovenian hops and a different blend of Belgian strain yeasts for each batch.
Water is also one of the important ingredients of the beer and we can pride ourselves that we use pure water from our own well.
Using the sugar
The use of sugars in Belgian beers is used in the majority of Belgian specialty beers and is essential in obtaining tastes specific to the style. They are 100% fermentable, therefore, will lighten the taste, making the beer more drinkable and refreshing.
Re-fermentation and maturation in the bottle
Our beers are unfiltered, unpasteurized and re-fermented in the bottle. During this process, the yeast will consume the small amount of sugar added prior to the bottling and the oxygen in the bottle, to produce the CO2. The result will be a living beer, with a longer shelf life, that will follow a natural path of aging. The taste and aroma will change with time, so you can put a few bottles aside and see the differences.
Barrel aging
Barrel Aging is a well established tradition in brewing and we started to apply it since we homebrewed so it was normal to start doing this also at the brewery.
The beer ages with the aim to convey the unique character of the wood and the flavor of what has previously been in the barrel.
Each batch of Oriel Quadrupel will be barrel aged for couple of months in a different barrel so its taste can burst with flavours. For the first brew we used Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey and we maturated the beer for six months. The second brew of Quadrupel is already in Rum barrels and will be released in January. Besides the Quadrupel, we will be preparing other special editions aged in barrels.