Trappistes Rochefort 8 - Trappist beer

Number 8 is the latest addition to the family of Trappist beers from Rochefort. In contrast to the powerful 10 and the strong 6, the 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 Trappist beer is complex and refined: A soft malt flavor unfolds in the mouth and gradually unpacks delicious aromas. Notes of dark fruit, oven-fresh bread crust, rum-infused raisins, brown sugar and spicy yeast are layered on top of each other and pamper the tongue with sophistication and elegance. The sparkling carbon dioxide gives the beer a playful lightness, while the warm, soft sweetness is offset by a pleasant dryness. A harmonious acidity builds up towards the finish, giving the interplay of aromas 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.