Rochefort Trappistes 10

What can I say that Shadallion already hasn’t! This is truly a beautiful beer in the purest form. I’ve had the Rochefort 8, very nice also, and like he said, thought expensive you should experience this beer(s) at least once in your life, and at the same time pay hommage to the Trappist Monks who produce such a quality product.

THE BEST... The power, the strength... A delicious beer... My favourite at the end of a nice, special evening. Vive la Belgique ;-)

After multiple trials of this pinacle species I have decide that it is perfect. I have, therefore increased my rating to perfect. Long live the Rochefort Trappist Monks! The best beer I have had to date. Reminds me of a perfected version of Trois Pistoles. Rich and complex, yet extremely clean tasting.

Beautiful dark appearance. Malty taste, caramel and chocolate hints. You don’t even notice the 11.3 % alcohol, which is a sign of a great beer. I really enjoyed this beer, though i can imagine only at the right time, somewhat later in the evening. But what a brew!

Belgian trappist dark brilliant! Very good!

another very fine ale taste of strong alcohol if not set down to warm to room temp. also sits very well on the palate. hint of malt and plum is noticed in it too.

This is one of the topbeers of the world.

I wouldn’t recommend this for beginners/newbies. I know that I, as beginner, would not have appreciated the subtlety and (dare I say it?) complexity of this world-class contribution to the beer world. It actually transcends its categorization as "beer." This is so far removed from beer as traditionally understood that it needs a different classification altogether. I’m probably not the first to say it, either. I served this up in a very bulbous glass meant presumably for St. Bernardus tastings. Unbelievable head on this, very slowly diminishing to a perfect foam layer. (I play Mozart violin concertos as I appreciate the sublimity of this offering.) From the top, it’s very dark cherry color, maybe plum; from the side, it’s dark maroon, even brownish if I may say so. The aroma is what kills me. It’s choc full of fruit of some kind or other. I’m guessing raisin and plum, but it could be apricot or peach in there as well. The aroma is striking in any event. Candied fruit. Flavor isn’t a letdown at all, after this tantalizing introduction. Alcohol miraculously well-hidden. Smoother than silk on the palate. Eminently deserving of its status as top "accessible" beer. Unless you really like being walloped over the noggin with hops, as I do, the grace and mild-mannered deliciousness of this Trappist remains unsurpassed.