Trappistes Rochefort 8
Brasserie de Rochefort

Trappistes Rochefort 8Trappistes Rochefort 8
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From:
Brasserie de Rochefort
 
Belgium
Style:
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
Ranked #1
ABV:
9.2%
Score:
96
Ranked #930
Avg:
4.33 | pDev: 9.7%
Reviews:
2,053
Ratings:
5,706
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 12, 2024
Added:
Oct 12, 2001
Wants:
  467
Gots:
  1,211
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Ratings by mikemoeller112:
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Rated by mikemoeller112 from California

5/5  rDev +15.5%

Feb 09, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.41 by cabsandking from Ohio

Mar 12, 2024
 
Rated: 4 by jx07 from Puerto Rico

Mar 03, 2024
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Reviewed by dhebert87 from Texas

4/5  rDev -7.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured into a Chimay chalice. Medium copper color with an initial high carbonation and a two-finger cream-colored head. Smooth malts with hints of dried fruit and banana. Exceptional for my first try from this brewery.
Feb 25, 2024
 
Rated: 4.89 by mushycake from Connecticut

Jan 31, 2024
 
Rated: 4.53 by Supper1

Jan 30, 2024
 
Rated: 4.5 by arjanm from Netherlands

Jan 27, 2024
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Reviewed by BJB13 from Maryland

4.42/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
L: Clear medium brown, 2 finger foamy off-white head, foam has good retention and leaves good lace.
S: Rich malt and candied sugars, notes of banana.
T: Rich and malty with some spicy hops and alcohol lending a bit of sharpness, dark sugars and dried fruit but fairly well attenuated, more Belgian yeast than in the nose
F: Medium body with high carbonation, crisp and frothy but it becomes more creamy as the carbonation off-gases.
O: Great Strong Ale.
Jan 22, 2024
 
Rated: 4.83 by RockyM72 from Florida

Jan 15, 2024
 
Rated: 4.4 by SeanP99 from North Carolina

Jan 11, 2024
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Reviewed by solok from California

4.4/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Gently dark, pecan color. Dubbel-like chestnut smell. Light head. Cocoa bean flavor. Pervasive but light effervescence. Very approachable for a Belgian strong dark.
Jan 03, 2024
 
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Reviewed by evanwoertz from California

4.89/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
clove and tobacco. richest brown color, opaque, with a touch of micro foam at the rim. bourbon finish on the nose. the feel is perfect. it starts out a little dense and thick, then suds gently and lightens up.
Oct 31, 2023
 
Rated: 4.44 by The_Kriek_Freak from Pennsylvania

Oct 13, 2023
 
Rated: 5 by BrisLoganite from Australia

Oct 08, 2023
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Reviewed by Bluerabbitbell from Pennsylvania

4.58/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
10/3/23 Poured from a 330ml bottle purchased and drunk at Apothecary Ale House.

Paid a premium price, but have been wanting to try this one!

Oh, sweet Belgian goodness from a hazy golden coppery beauty! Cinnamon, sour, apple cider, and of course the banana!

Smooth with a carbonation bite and sweet enough to be excellent, but not cloying.

Most excellent special treat!
Oct 03, 2023
 
Rated: 4.21 by woemad from Washington

Sep 29, 2023
 
Rated: 4.59 by Tylergodin from Massachusetts

Sep 14, 2023
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Reviewed by DFred from California

4.5/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Wow--been working my way through Belgian Ales--only drinking 90+ here on Beer Advocate--this one was exceptional--really enjoyed it--excellent Trappist Ale!
Sep 10, 2023
 
Rated: 4.06 by Bhubbard34 from Pennsylvania

Aug 28, 2023
Trappistes Rochefort 8 from Brasserie de Rochefort
Beer rating: 96 out of 100 with 5706 ratings