Trappistes Rochefort 8 - Trappist beer

Number 8 is the youngest member of the family of Trappistes beers from Rochefort In contrast to the powerful 10 and the strong 6, 8 is milder and has a palette of fine, well-balanced flavor nuances Affectionately called "Spéciale", 8 is a subtly composed masterpiece of delicate aromas

Number 8 from the Trappistes Rochefort brewery flows into the glass in a dark caramel brown and is slightly cloudy A stately head sits on the deep brown beer and exudes a heavenly aroma of red forest berries, creamy caramel, brown sugar and spicy gingerbread On the palate, the Trappistes beer is complex and refined: A soft malt flavor unfolds in the mouth and gradually packs delicious aromas of notes of dark fruit, oven-fresh bread crust, raisins soaked in rum, brown sugar and spicy yeast overlap and pamper the tongue with sophistication and elegance The sparkling carbonation gives the beer a playful lightness, the warm, soft sweetness is offset by a pleasant dryness Towards the finish, a harmonious acidity builds up, giving the interplay of flavors a surprising kick

The Trappist monks of the Abbaye Saint-Remy de Rochefort have outdone themselves with this beer It is incredibly multi-faceted and dangerously drinkable at the same time