Rochefort Trappistes 10

Dark, flavorfull and really a condensation of what Belgium is about. The aroma wasn’t striking when I had it (this time) - maybe because of a too chilly temperatur. The appearance was dark and filled with rests of yeast. Maybe I’m growing a little tired of deark beers, but apart from being genuinly quality it didn’t light my spark 100%.

geproeft in ’t Rusteel Gullegem. Deze donkerbruine trappist met veel blijvend schuim heeft licht fruitig aroma dat zijn oorsprong kenmerkt, een kleine toets zoethout, koffie en hop merkbaar. De prachtige bitterheid bij de afdronk waarbij de alcohol een overheersend gevoel heeft (11.3% alc vol)

Bottle. Pours a beautiful deep brown with a large light tan head that persists. Sorta looks like sludge, but it’s the prettiest beer ever. Aroma of light fruits, raisin, Belgian yeast. Flavor of some smoked meat (first time I’ve gotten that from Rochefort), Belgian yeast, dark fruits, chocolate, some booziness but it works for this beer. Very well balanced. Mouthfeel is extremely rich and hearty. My favorite beer and my first 5.

Opaque tan-brown body (more red than the 8) with large white head. Smells of fruit berries and roasty malts like the 8. The roasts seem deeper. Taste of strong malt with some fruit sweetness, seemingly more balance and a stronger roast aftertaste than the 8. Similar to the 8 but with fewer champagne qualities, a dryer finish, far more balance (especially as it warms) and generally more going on.

(Bottle at Hilpeä Hauki on 2008-02-15) Dark brown colour with hints of red. Fruity sweet nose with malts in it. Fruity well balanced taste with sweetness from malts. Dark chocolate. Some bitterness. Long malty aftertaste. Absolutely marvellous beer.