Trappistes Rochefort 8
Brasserie de Rochefort

 

 

Candied plums, figs and rum soaked raisins smeared on top of fresh bready malts with some very mild hop bite and a peppery finish. Nice yeasty phenols dancing around throughout and hides the ABV nicely but it's there. Definitely delicious but honestly I remember it being better last time I had it a year or so ago.

 

 

 

 

Tasted from a 300ml bottle into a globe glass.

L - Medium brown color with a touch of amber; hazy. Strong, fluffy, light tan head made up of tightly packed tiny bubbles.

S - Inviting aromas are mostly malt-based, giving dried fruits and a light nuttiness. Over that is a gentle herbal hops note and light yeast phenolics, which give it a classic Belgian flair.

T - The flavors are gentle, but keep going into great depths. Plums, prunes, raisins; graham crackers and toast; light cloves, dill and a hint of black pepper.

F - Medium body. Gentle, smooth carbonation. Medium hops bitterness that perfectly balances the malt sweetness. Alcohol is evident, but is surprisingly light for the ABV.

O - This is a deep, nuanced beer. It is never in-your-face, but leaves a beautiful impression of craftsmanship and complexity. Only the slightly murky appearance hurts its score for me.

 

 

 

 

 

At Brasserie Cambrinus in Bruges. Described on beer menu as having noted of chocolate and nuts. Creamy, big head, dark brown, chocolate caramel hazelnut. Love it.

 

 

Bought 330ml this afternoon at a Carrefour Express. Had a tough choice between two of these and one tallboy of white claw (same price!) Best before 20.10.2027, which means it's probably 2 1/2 months old.

Poured into hotel tumbler glass, but still looks great with a nice head that lingers a bit.

Smells pretty good, but I got a bit of a cold rn so can't really give too much insight here.

Tastes and feels excellent, though! It's got the malt, it's got the fruits and the spices as well. Some sweetness, I guess, but not really enough to impact the toasty malt that is at the front for me.

Excellent overall, had to drink the second one right after!

 

330ml bottle into a Chimay glass. Best by 5/19/26.

Looks good. Glowing dark amber body. As with the 6, the head disappears quite quickly, no lacing.

Strong malty aroma with a light spice touch.

On tasty, full and malty. Mouth is a little foamy, perhaps a characteristic of this brewery, found the same with the 6. A little sweet, ABC well hidden. Smooth and clean.

Mouth full, finish a warming malty sweetness.

Overall, enjoyable well crafted beer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

great belgium ale great hop belium flavors

 

L - Poured from a bottle into an oversized wine glass. Pours a medium brown color. Two finger off white/light tan head on medium-aggressive pour. Head appears frothy. Lacing is frothy and dissipates back to head quickly. Reduces down to a film. Can bring back a small head with agitation.

S - Bready malts up front. Some sweetness as well. A little bubble gum or even honey. A little spice too.

T - Taste is a wonderful caramel molasses, with bready malt. Some dark fruits and spice come in also. Bubble gum and cola hits as well. No hoppy bitterness at all. A little bitter chocolate though.

F - Excellent medium mouthfeel and solid carbonation.

O - Overall, this beer is a treat. I love malt-forward beers, and this one does not disappoint. The whole Trappistes Rochefort range is one of my favorites. This is already in my regular rotation, and I highly recommend it to all.