Trappistes Rochefort 10 - Brasserie de Rochefort

KYGunner

Kentucky

4.48/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured into a snifter this Belgian Ale had considerable effervescence and a rapidly retreating head. I watched the small bubbles of carbonation reach the top in a continuous stream. The color is of a blurry red/brown, cloudy and layered its quite fetching.

Remarkably fragrant I get dates, some sweet citrus, licorice and raisins. Very nice in the nose it's nicely complex but even a little simple. The scents are not hard to notice and blend well.

The taste is sweet, I get the raisin first, then a light but fleeting citrus. Problem I sense is that an alcohol brashness ends the taste. This alcohol harshness lends to mouthfeel as well. I allowed the Ale to warm and it seemed to be nicer closer to room temperature. I began to get some apple, a bit of fig, the date and far less harshness.

I regret drinking this at a lower temperature and will keep it closer to 60F next time. Very nicely constructed Ale with great range a nice complexities.

Serving type: bottle

12-17-2012 00:50:12 | More by KYGunner

Kmat10

Alberta (Canada)

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

05-20-2013 03:23:48 | More by Kmat10

educorgan

Portugal

4.75/5  rDev +4.9%

05-19-2013 23:19:28 | More by educorgan

drgonzo2k2

California

4.25/5  rDev -6.2%

05-19-2013 23:17:19 | More by drgonzo2k2

AOShabaz

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +4.9%

05-19-2013 23:09:47 | More by AOShabaz

BeerGut4Life

Indiana

3/5  rDev -33.8%

05-19-2013 21:17:44 | More by BeerGut4Life

buzzy

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

05-19-2013 21:17:09 | More by buzzy

MJSJr

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

05-19-2013 15:06:27 | More by MJSJr

haknort

Illinois

4/5  rDev -11.7%

05-19-2013 03:28:53 | More by haknort

BobaFret

Pennsylvania

5/5  rDev +10.4%

05-19-2013 02:04:39 | More by BobaFret

sh00ky

Hawaii

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

05-19-2013 00:36:11 | More by sh00ky

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

FlashJordan

Texas

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

05-18-2013 19:45:34 | More by FlashJordan

apanloco

Sweden

4/5  rDev -11.7%

05-18-2013 19:21:52 | More by apanloco

Kreko7

California

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

05-18-2013 17:27:06 | More by Kreko7

eyeenjoybeer

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev -6.2%

05-18-2013 16:45:56 | More by eyeenjoybeer

jono0101

Missouri

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

05-18-2013 15:49:26 | More by jono0101

chrisp450

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev -6.2%

05-18-2013 14:16:53 | More by chrisp450

Mscarpen

Tennessee

4.25/5  rDev -6.2%

05-18-2013 11:19:54 | More by Mscarpen

iHeartMNBeer

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -11.7%

05-18-2013 03:31:43 | More by iHeartMNBeer

vitters03

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +4.9%

05-18-2013 01:42:54 | More by vitters03

GinsuDave

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +4.9%

05-18-2013 01:09:28 | More by GinsuDave

mrskunk

Connecticut

4.75/5  rDev +4.9%

05-17-2013 22:05:29 | More by mrskunk

TheConnMan

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +4.9%

05-17-2013 19:02:35 | More by TheConnMan

EricClayton

West Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +4.9%

05-17-2013 18:59:39 | More by EricClayton