Belgian Classic Is Our Beer Of The Week

Few people in Chicago know their Belgian beers as well as Michael Roper. As the owner of The Hopleaf, he has given these complex, nuanced beers a grand stage, and he is always more than happy to talk to patrons about them. But this week, he’s sticking to an old favorite: Orval. They only make one beer, in the same size bottle, destined for one specific glass. Hoppier than most Trappist beers, Roper says you can’t go wrong with this Belgian classic. Cheers.