Trappistes Rochefort 10 - Brasserie de Rochefort

Premo88

Texas

4.53/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

11.2 oz. bottle poured into goblet
(11/07/17 printed on label; bought this in February, let it sit in the fridge until June)

L: murky caramel to darker brown with lots of debris; big head for a beer poured into a goblet, at least 1/4-inch or more. ugly as can be with all the stuff floating around in it, but the base color and head are awesome.

S: sour grapes/wine but with sweet malt ... sweet biscuits/bread. it's a constant back-and-forth between these two things for me: sometimes more wine, sometimes more sweet light malt.

T: lots of alcohol and very wine-like but damn is it good. sweet grapes with a fantastic malty foundation; it's like a candied sour apple.

F: so perfect, so much carbonation with a perfect medium weight -- the carbonation really makes this brew work for me.

O: I get it. While it's not much to look at, this brew is exactly what I love about the Belgian beers: loads of taste in a super-carbonated vehicle that makes it incredibly drinkable. I expected it to be super dark (licorice/raisins) like a Belgian strong dark ale, but it's not even in the same neighborhood -- MUCH, much lighter and more like a dubbel on steroids.

I'll try other quads to see what's what with the style, but there is no doubt I will be drinking more Rochefort 10 ... sure, it's expensive, but one every month or so seems like a necessity, it's just so good.

Serving type: bottle

06-17-2013 19:29:26 | More by Premo88

Roguer

Connecticut

4.81/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75

A - 3+ finger, long lasting, cream colored head, leaving thick lacing on the glass. Incredible amounts of yeast left in the bottle (bottom and sides). Thick, pure dark color from a nut brown pour. Holding up to the light reveals tons of yeast or malts out of suspension (slight detraction for me).

S - Cherries, prunes, dates, candi. Well blended and medium.

T - Initial notes of nuts, followed immediately by sweet cherries, prunes, banana, and candi sugar, followed yet again by a nutty malt, and finished with a wave of cherry sweetness. Some spices come through as it warms.

M - A little sharp and bubbly. Chewy; starts to foam in my mouth as I let it sit and chew on it. Slightest bit of warmth from the alcohol (11.3%!). Coats the mouth in sediment and yeast, especially as the beer warms, leaving an additional, lingering sweetness.

O - I really like quads, and this is the best I've had so far. I can't really imagine improving on the taste. Maybe I'll be forced to re-review after having Westy or St. B, but for now, this is one of the top beers I've ever had.

Bottle date says 140317; not sure how to read it, so I don't know how aged this is or is not.

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2013 00:47:38 | More by Roguer

dheacck11

Connecticut

4.55/5  rDev +0.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Pour is a super thick, deep mahogany brown. Murky. Finger of beige head, super dense. Ton of black sediment with the pour.

Nose is big and complex. Some sweet dry dark fruits, plum and raisin predominantly. Also some creamy caramel notes. Little bit of birch and sassafras.

Flavor is rich and thick. Lots of creaminess surprisingly. Big dark fruits with plum, dried fig, raisin. Nice malty caramel.

Feel is super full and thick. almost chewy.

I think my palate is not quite developed enough to appreciate this beer. Lots of really complex flavors. I also think it will get better as it warms. But it is mind bogglingly good for the style. Just not sure I'm ready for it yet. Prepare your palate.

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 01:34:11 | More by dheacck11

Dreizhen

Georgia

5/5  rDev +10.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

A: Thin head, maybe half a finger, that quickly disappears. Cloudy, dark brown, some visible carbonation, but mostly obscured by the cloudiness.

S: Rick chocolate, malt, and dark fruit, in that order. A little cream, too. Like Bailey's.

T: Rich, bold, creamy. Chocolate and the cream comes out first, some oakyness next, then malt and dark fruit linger. Flavor never fades. Very rich, but not in a sickly sweet way. Very easy to forget the ABV is 11.3%. I want to make beer syrup out of this and out it on everything. After a few more sips, I think I'm getting a little hint of orange, just slightly at the end. Might be crazy.

M: Smooth, a little silky, but less so than the 8. Lighter on the carbonation, too. Light for a Trappist, but not light overall.

O: This is my favorite beer. Drink it any and every chance you get. Incredible in every aspect.

Serving type: bottle

06-14-2013 16:13:49 | More by Dreizhen

drrone

Utah

4.88/5  rDev +7.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75

Poured into a Firestone Walker Teku

A - Poured dark brown/amber and hazy. Liberated 2 fingers of creamy tan head that slowly faded. Floating particles on pour that settled on the bottom after a while.

S- Dark fruits, slight citrus, malty, toast/bready, alcohol but not strong. Many some toffee/caramel or chocolate? Very interesting nose.

T - Just a wonderful mix of flavors, nicely complex. Similar to nose, with raisins, plums, cherry, figs. Slightly sweet on the palate.

M - Good carbonation, smooth and a great boozy warmth. Considering the ABV it drinks nicely. This could easily catch up to me.

O - Stunning example of a strong dark Belgian ale. I had it once before and I was hoping I wouldn't be disappointed this time around, I was anything but. Really a rich and complex beer. One that must be tried.

Serving type: bottle

06-13-2013 23:34:43 | More by drrone

dwren89

Virginia

5/5  rDev +10.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Appearance: creamy head with bubbly appearance around ring of glass, dark brown, opaque, holds slight head nicely

Aroma: sweet malt aroma with deep dark fruit complexities, Belgian yeasty aroma yielding notes of prune, fig, pepper, with sweetness of heavy malt usage coming through nicely

Taste: rich malt heaviness balanced out by yeast fruit flavors, bready malt taste, with spicy phenols exhibited to counterbalance the thickness of malt, can taste the high alcohol content but not enough that you would suspect of being 11.5%

Mouthfeel: silky, tongue coating similar to a stout, slightly cloying but in a good way such that you take small sips and enjoy for long time. Slight prickle on the finish from carbonation and alcohol percentage. Moderately dry finish

Overall Impression: tremendous Trappist ale, further evidence that these beers deserve their own special classification. With strong notes of dark fruits and slight spiciness from hops to balance out heavy dark malt bill, this beer packs a punch that will knock you on your ass on the first sip. The heaviness will leave you satisfied but the complexity will leave you intrigued down to the last sip

Serving type: bottle

06-12-2013 21:25:02 | More by dwren89

Tonmeister

Georgia

4.71/5  rDev +4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

Bottle Served into a tulip shaped glass

Apparance: Dark murky brown amber with a thick white head. I can see particles floating around.

Smell: dark citric fruits like plums, peaches, wine grapes, and a hint of alcohol.

Taste: raisin flavors, plum, dark fruits on the tip of the tongue and in the middle forefront and yeasty, bready, on the aftertaste. I can taste the alcohol in this one. I would say that the dark fruits are the most dominant flavors for me.

Mouthfeel: Highly carbonated, medium thick.

Overall: This is my favorite Quadruple belgian strong ale. It is blended well for the amount ABV it contains. It goes down very smooth for having high gravity of alcohol. This is a special occasion beer, and it is definitely meant to be sipped on.

Serving type: bottle

06-09-2013 18:48:37 | More by Tonmeister

spmiller86

Kentucky

4.55/5  rDev +0.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

This beer lives up to the hype, although the price could have been better... for $6.50 a bottle, this is what I would call a special occasion beer. It pours a nice deep brown, with about a inch to inch an a half beige colored head. First blast of flavor is from the alcohol, and at over 11%, it gives you that almost hot sensation no matter how cold the beer is. Also ,as a side note, I would not suggest serving this beer ice cold. To really get it's nuances, serve it a little warmer around 40-45 degrees. After that there is a taste of caramel and pure heaven. The mouthfeel is very light. I will surely be enjoying this gem again.

Serving type: bottle

06-09-2013 04:33:38 | More by spmiller86

WanderingFool

Massachusetts

4.66/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

Rochefort 10 pours a clear, dark mahogany color with a small fizzy off white head on top. The foam dissolves quickly leaving a few spots of lace on the glass.

The rich aroma has notes of raisins, brown sugar, rye bread, molasses and alcohol.

Each sip of this medium to full bodied beer is soft, slightly chewy with moderate carbonation. This full flavored beer begins with sweet brown sugar, molasses, chocolate, and toffee. Mixed in are fruit flavors of raisin and dark cherry. It finishes with some burnt malt notes, some smoke and a little tartness. Once gone the brown sugar and dark fruit flavor lingers on the palate.

This is a full flavored beer that is savored with each sip.

Serving type: bottle

06-08-2013 00:32:56 | More by WanderingFool

andrewjraab

Michigan

4.18/5  rDev -7.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

A - dark mahogany brown with a thin cap of brown head that quickly disappeared.

S - Brown sugar, bread, raisins, fruit, vanilla bean, coffee.

T - Malty and sweet, bready, amazingly smooth, alcohol level is virtually undetectable, but warms your soul as you get to the middle of the brew. Slight smokey flavor.

O - This is an amazing brew and is a sipper. I'd choose this to celebrate a special occasion. I tried one fresh and have one aging that I'll try in a year. Looking forward to comparing the notes.

Serving type: bottle

06-07-2013 01:39:22 | More by andrewjraab

BWED

Pennsylvania

4.55/5  rDev +0.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

330 ml bottle poured into a Chimay chalice.

A- Pitch-brown with some yeast sediment floating around. Nice one finger light tan head, stays put the entire drink. Speckles of lacing appear on the glass.

S- Chocolatey caramel-covered fruit/cherry.

T- Spiced caramel with a subtle chocolate taste. Sweet and smooth.

M- Rich and full bodied, but so smooth and creamy. Alcohol is not very detectable ini taste or feel.

O- Delicious. Sweet, flavorful, and creamy. Beautifully crafted.

Serving type: bottle

06-04-2013 15:50:00 | More by BWED

Bosoxfan20

Missouri

4.26/5  rDev -6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

A- Pours a dark brown/deep cola color. A very underwhelming 1 finger light brown head rises and then quickly fades away to nothing. Zero retention and lacing. Color is nice, but very shocked by the lack of head and retention based on the wonderful appearance of Rochefort 8

S- Rich, malty sweetness. Moderate esters of dried fruits- dark cherries, blackberries, and plum. Slightest hint of chocolate. Not the spice I detected in 8. More malt and alcohol in the nose on this one.

T- Huge, complex, dark, robust flavor. Relatively disappointed up to this point, but the taste kicks it up a notch. One of those "oh my" beers when it hits your lips. Tons of fruity sweet malt upfront that is balanced out by the phenols and alcohol, accompanied by a terrific level of dry bitterness. Remains smooth throughout.

M- Despite the weak head, the carbonation remains intact and makes for moderate drinkability. Near full body with full flavor. Dry from the sip. Alcohol is noticeable, but refrains from dominating the palate.

O- Don't get me wrong, this is a fantastic beer, but a little more flawed imo than Rochefort 8. 10 does have a more intense flavor profile though. Simply put, one of the most flavorful beers I've had to date. I would still lean Westy 12 for this style, but this is a very impressive beer in its own right.

No born on date
$6.49 for 11.2 oz bottle

Serving type: bottle

06-04-2013 01:50:58 | More by Bosoxfan20

HoppedUp99

New Jersey

4.9/5  rDev +8.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Tried the 6 8 and 10 all three are must have found all in one place for all around 6-7 bucks. Absolutely amazing loved them all great found a lot of great Belgium beers at shopritewine.com too . This went great with my filet mignon that night paired great with the mashed potatoes this my go to now whenever im in doubt....

Serving type: bottle

06-01-2013 16:45:50 | More by HoppedUp99

crazyfoMostout

Missouri

4.65/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

A: poured into a Chimay chalice. poured a 2 finger off -white head with almost no lacing. Has a murky brown appearance.

S: Aroma is ripe plums and dates,: mildly boozy and yeasty smelling.

T: tastes of plums, raisins, dates,cloves hints of toffee and maybe the slightest hint of Turbinado or dark sugars. Very hard to nail it all down. Too many flavors to comprehend.

M: starts off as crisp but then does a 180 and finishes malty and creamy.

O: This is maybe my third sampling of a quad ever so I wouldn't say that I'm an expert on the style ' but this is easily my favorite of the others. I had this bottle in two sessions. The first time it was slightly over carbonated for my liking, too much like champagne. So I corked it and drank the rest the next day. I also paired it with some smoked Gouda and muenster . Wow what a difference. This quad has so much going on here . Yes it's cliche' but it is indeed very complex in all aspects. Believe the hype, It's that good. You know when you see a picture of a trappist monk and he's always smiling with a red nose and rosy cheeks? Now I know the source of his joy.

Serving type: bottle

05-30-2013 01:08:27 | More by crazyfoMostout

Blindpigbiz

California

4.55/5  rDev +0.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

Smell: subtle red grapes and bitter dry chocolate hit the nose very nicely

Taste: dark fruits, especially currants, milk chocolate with barely noticeable maltiness, I roasted almonds, and creamy strawberries dominate the taste buds during every sip you take

This beer pairs incredibly well with T-bone steak and mashed garlic potatoes; this beer is a must

Serving type: bottle

05-29-2013 23:14:30 | More by Blindpigbiz

merc7186

New York

4.75/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

Bottle into snifter.

A: Dark Brown Hue, Passes Almost No Light, Off White Head, Mild Lacing

S: Dark Plums, Raisins, Molasses, Sweet Bread, Sweet Bourbon

T: Raisins, Molasses, Sweet Bread, Plums, Rum

M: Decent Carbonation, Medium To Full Bodied, Semi Sweet, Mildly Boozy

Overall, WOW, the taste on this is amazing (and full flavored) but you get the individual flavors, may even be more complex than Westy XII.

Serving type: bottle

05-29-2013 00:56:26 | More by merc7186

mick303

Ontario (Canada)

4.66/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

33 cl bottle into a tulip glass, produced a soft creamy tan head with very good retention and lacing. Colour is a deep garnet ruby brown, deep rummy brown, very opaque and rich. 4.25

S – a full array of spicy phenolic fruity notes, an amazing complex aroma. Plums, black pepper, dried lemon, rich caramel, leather, so rich. Toast malt, lot of earthy character, with a hint of zesty alcohol. Barn warehouse, and a nutty aspect, peaches. Steller 5

T – spicy plummy notes and a toasted butterscotch note. Subtle clove spice with a zesty fruitiness, toffee cake, sea salt, slight leather, oak forest. A bit of caramel sweetness, rich red fruits, cherry, defintely a lot of port flavours and maybe some dark chocolate in there somewhere with the brown sugar, so smooth with great complexity. Full finish, warming alcohol, thick spicy malt. Balance is very good. Such a delicious complex quad.

M – full bodied, very rich feel to it, luxuriant fruity spiciness, drinks far lighter than the abv, rich malty body, slick feel on the finish and nice dry warming aftertaste which really ties it together. Carbonation is quite slight allowing the flavours to really dance. Drinks very well. 4.75

One of the tastiest and most complex quads to be sure, such a full rich flavour to it that it carries through very nicely. A bit of a dry tannic finish. All round amazing beer, that is far too refreshing and drinkable to be 11.3% but then the richness hits you and the warmth, so good.

Serving type: bottle

05-27-2013 13:18:15 | More by mick303

schwemjw

Ohio

4.98/5  rDev +9.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

A: A lot of sediment floating in a dark murky brown beer. no head but a nice lacing on is left of the glass.

S: HUGE. sour dark fruit. yogurt, yeast and sourdough bread. There is a touch of fig, plum, raisins, tart cherry and banana in here. WOW this is awesome.

T: Tastes similar to how it smells. brown sugar, rum raisins, yogurt with a hint of alcohol on the end. Sweet fig, sourdough bread, under ripe cherry. A little tannin quality and has a bit of a port characteristic to it.

M:Dry long finish. medium bodied.

O: Refrshing, complex. There is so much going on here. There is no more i need to say, drink one! / 98

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 21:08:14 | More by schwemjw

Falcon91Wolvrn03

California

4.65/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75

Appearance – A super dark amber brown color, with a nice very light brown head that sticks around for a long time, and lots of lacing. A little sediment at the bottom.

Smell – A wonderful sweet scent, unlike anything I can describe. Maybe brown sugar, toffee, malt, and cherry with a touch of chocolate. But it’s very unique, and that description may not do it justice.

Taste – The taste is just as unique as the smell. Malty, with brown sugar, port, and a taste I find difficult to describe.

Mouthfeel – Perfectly carbonated, incredibly smooth, and the 11.3% abv is exceptionally well hidden.

Drinkability – Highly drinkable. I tried this alongside all the top quadruples (except the Westvleteren, which I’m saving for a head to head competition with the winner of the comparison), and found this one to be the best.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 04:30:27 | More by Falcon91Wolvrn03

akang

California

4.36/5  rDev -3.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Poured a 330 mL bottle into a snifter.

A: Pours a cloudy dark brown with a head that disappears quickly.

S: Strong hints of plums and figs, and some yeastiness.

T: Initial hit of dark fruits and gives way to strong malt flavor and lingering spices. The alcohol content is incredibly well-hidden as well.

M: Medium carbonation that leaves a smooth and creamy finish. Easy to keep drinking.

O: I admittedly have had few quads relative to some other styles, but this is currently my favorite example of the style. Definitely happy that it is widely available.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 21:27:04 | More by akang

CardiacNP

Louisiana

4.93/5  rDev +8.8%
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5

Trappistes Rochefort
One of the Best Belgium Quads in the world. 11.3%ABV. (#2 quad & #8 rated beer in the world)

Aroma dark dark fruit plums and raisin

Appearance nice dark brown with a slight red hue with a small beige head with little lacing

Taste On if the best Belgium Quad I ever had. Full dark raisin / plum flavors with little Caramel notes. Extremely well balanced. The 11.3%ABV is well hidden

Mouthfeel. Lightly carbonated and mildly viscous. A little warmth on the aftertaste

Overall a must have beer if you are evaluating and enjoying Belgian Quads

Serving type: bottle

05-13-2013 01:11:04 | More by CardiacNP

RaphaelSC

Brazil

5/5  rDev +10.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

I poured it in my La Trappe goblet that is pretty much similar to the Rochefort goblet.

A:It pours a dark brown caramel with a red shimmer, with a thick head in light brown. Lots of yeast on the bottles bottom.

S:Begins with a strong wine smell, notes of banana and caramel with a woody Cognac feel in the end.

T: As with other Trappists, Rochefort hides well its alcohol. The complexity again remember other trappists with a complex mix of fruits, predominant banana, hops and a woody wine flavor, some toasted malts can be felt too.

M: Medium body with sweetness and fruit notes that contrast with the hops leaving a flavour not too bitter, but not too light as well. In the end a woody dry fell remember me some porto wine.

O: I cannot say I was surprise, because I aways expect the best of Trappists ales, but anyway this beer is another example of how good a beer could be, when done with carefully and attention. Rochefort 10 deserves its nickname "La Merveilleuse". (The Marvellous)
This beer have a complexity that is hard to be found in another beer, Now I can say for sure that it is my favorite beer.

Serving type: bottle

05-07-2013 03:36:25 | More by RaphaelSC

moodyhudy

Ohio

4.85/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

Appearance: Pours a dark brown (almost black) with amber notes if held up to the light. The tan head is a bit longer than an inch and has decent retention. The head leaves a minimal amount of lacing on the glass. Not to mention a fair amount of yeast that collects at the bottom of the glass.

Smell: Delicious - it smells like deeply spiced dark fruits, especially like figs and prunes. I detect a bit of vanilla and caramel as well.

Taste: The best - the spiced, dark fruits come and hit you immediately and a caramel and vanilla taste get you a bit later. The taste that lingers on your mouth is both malty and hoppy - as it should be. This beer is very complex, as well as being very well-balanced. The complexity of the flavors really help to offset the high alcohol content, which you can detect while drinking the beer. This beer almost tastes better as it warms up, like a fine red wine.

Mouthfeel: Mysterious, velvety, luxurious, and a bit dry all at the same time.

Overall: It's dark, complex, and has a lot of character - a lot like my mother. But seriously, I had to try this because it got such good reviews - now I can see why! It's a perfect beer if you just feel like relaxing, and of course, slowly sipping, on a great beer. Thanks to St. Benedict for setting up monasteries that can brew this great stuff!

Serving type: bottle

05-02-2013 22:38:10 | More by moodyhudy

ironchefmiyagi13

New York

4.71/5  rDev +4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Honestly the best quad I have ever had. Westy XII is out there somewhere for me to try, but until then this is the bench mark I hold for all top tier quads. Damn this is good stuff. The nose is out of this world with figs, blackberries, raisins, prunes smelling liked they were soaked in a spiced rum and let age in a toasted oak barrel for a few months. Some goes for the flavor, except there is a little more noticeable alcohol on the palate. Either way, I am buying another one of these before the store runs out and letting sit for a few months.

Serving type: bottle

05-02-2013 21:31:42 | More by ironchefmiyagi13

Mdez

Virginia

4.85/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

Found this in a strip-mall kiosk outside of Luquillo, Puerto Rico (Kiosk #25, El Revlou) where they have 150+ craft & imported beers in their cooler. For $6.47, there was no way I could pass it up.

It looked wonderful, even though they had put it in a plastic cup (I was appalled, too).

The smell was wonderful (figs & raisins) and I couldn't wait to tear into it.

The taste & mouthfeel were as good as anything I've ever had; almost perfect. It was so good that I looked down after a few minutes and it was gone. Fortunately, they had a few more for me. That was very considerate of them...

Overall, this might have been the best beer I've ever had. However, when I got home and went out to buy a 4-pack or 2 for the house, I was jolted by the $25 price; it was almost cheaper at the bar by the beach!

This is a wonderful beer everyone should try at least once.

Serving type: bottle

04-30-2013 18:52:10 | More by Mdez