Monday, May 28, 2012

Trappistes Rochefort - 8 (2010)

The lower gravity cousin to Rochefort 10. Gold Medal winner World Beer Championships 2004.

Rochefort 10 - Blue cap (11.3%)

Rochefort 8 - Green cap (9.2%)

Rochefort 6 - Red cap (7.5%)

The ABV is 9.2 and the IBU rating is ??
Style - Dubbel
Glass to use- Snifter, Tulip, Goblet, Oversized Wine Glass
Delivery 330ml

Can be cellared for long periods, under the proper conditions.

The Pour - Cloudy brown in color.  Tan head with drops of brown yeast from the bottle. Good lacing.
Aroma - Malts, sweet and some fruit
Taste - Malty and sweet, chocolate, spices and dark fruit.
Mouth Feel - Medium carbonation and body.  A bit on the fizzy side (typical Belgium brew).
Drinkable - A nice dubbel.  This bottle has been aging for twos in my cellar.  It's very mellow, worth the wait. 

Goes great with cheese, chocolate and beef.

This beer gets a Duper rating of A-
BeerAdvocate Rating = 95
Ratebeer Rating = 100

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