Rochefort Trappistes 10

Brewed by Brasserie Rochefort
Style: Abt/Quadrupel
Rochefort, Belgium

Thick brown pour, fluffy creamy head. Malty, raisin aromas, dark alcohol. Lost of different sweet tastes, malt, caramel. Some dark fruit at first. This definetely improved as it warmed. Mellowed and became a little more sweet malty like an old ale. Pretty warming, I don’t find the alcohol that offensive or even that present. Some lacing throughout. The best quad I’ve had for sure.

This beer is very complex. Had a thick, dark brown appearance with a modest, frothy head which dissipated fairly quickly. Aromas of alcohol, with some spiciness. The real interest in this beer lies in the complex flavors which come through stronger with each sip. Initial quick burst of sweetness which is overcome by some phenols, alcohol, and earthiness. Mild hint of banana with a thin, carbonated feel.

One of the most beautiful beers in the world, and extremely tasty. Reminds me of the Cinamon Raisin bread my grandpa would bake when I was little. Thick, malty with a slighly sweet undertone and a soft finish. In a family of legends this beer truly stands out.

Great perfume, some sweetness, dark rich balanced, great finish. It really has it all and you can enjoy a 12oz bottle yourself. Very complex malt, smoke, wood, roasted quality and great texture. Dark christmas spice with carmel. Really enjoyable and glad it is somewhat available all the time. Hail to the Trappistes!

Finally tracked this one down. Pours a murky brown with a decent light brown head that doesn’t last. Aroma - some alcohol, fruit, bread and spice. Starts of sweet and then picking up some bread, spice and some saltiness Finishes with a slight alcohol burn. Fizzy carbonation. Very pleasant palate. Alchohol is hardly noticable for 11.3%. Excellent beer but I do think I like the St. Bernardus a bit more.

Agressive pour yeilds a mahogany brew with a huge, off white head. Aroma of booze, yeast, spice and ripe fruit. Flavor is too hot for my taste. Don’t get me wrong, I like alcohol burn when it compliments other components, but here I just get the heat with maybe a little licorice. Good body and an ok brew, but not my favorite trappist ale.

Aroma is sour and pungent with a hint of spice and sweetness. Appearance is cloudy brown with a light brown head and nice lace. Flavour is magnifigant. Subtle, sweet with big malt taste and sweet finish, Little or no hint of alcohol. A wonderful trappist. Gets better with each sip! Great.

Bottle pours a very dark brown with very little light passing through. Has a thin tan head. Aroma is a complex array of dark fruits. Mostly prune and plum. Mouthfeel is thin bodied with a fair amount of carbonation. Flavor is very complex. Has dark fruit flavors, alchohol, dark chocolate caramel, spiciness, cola like features, and is very fruity on the finish. Overall this is a great beer. The only way to balance it more would be to have less alcohol strength or a little more balance between the dark fruit flavors and dark malt sweetness. Still a solid beer.