Since the 13th century, the Cistercian monks of the Abbey of Notre-Dame de Saint-Remy in Rochefort have brewed their beer according to traditional recipes – with spring water from the heart of the Ardennes and a devotion that can be felt in every sip. The Trappistes Rochefort 8° is the middle of the three Rochefort beers and perhaps the most balanced masterpiece in the range.
Deep mahogany brown in the glass, crowned by a dense, beige head. The nose opens with prune, fig, caramel, and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, a full-bodied, velvety body unfolds with notes of dark chocolate, raisin, and fine spices – complex, warm, with a long, dry finish.
Style: Belgian Trappist Beer (Dubbel/Quadrupel)
Alcohol: 9.2% Vol.
Aromas: Plum, Fig, Caramel, Chocolate, Vanilla
Brewery: Brasserie de Rochefort, Belgium
Serving Temperature: 10–14 °C
Format: 33 cl
One of the world's great Trappist beers – brewed in silence, matured with time, enjoyed with respect. Ideal with aged cheese, game dishes, or as a meditative evening companion.
