Trappistes Rochefort 10 - Brasserie de Rochefort

Spica66

Indiana

1.68/5  rDev -62.9%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 1

Fr. Ian and I decided that since I had obtained a Westy 12 from megriggs in Germany, why not buy a St. Bernardus Abt 12 and this one to see what the #1, 6 and 11 beers in the world and the #1, 2, and 3 Quads were all about.

We started with this one.

Served at 55 degrees into tulip glasses.

A: Very strong pop of the top. Dirty brown color, yeasty, cloudy. Decent head formation and retention, but not pleasant to look at due to the cloud of yeast in the beer that does not seem to want to settle out.

S: Funky. It is the least complex and most yeast-funk smell I have ever come across.

T: Horrible. Doesn't really even taste like beer. It is as if someone siphoned off the yeast cake and put in into flat cola and bottled it.

M: The good level of carbonation keeps this from being a slime on your tongue.

D: I had to force Fr. Ian to finish his.

I would not take another of these if you gave it to me. Biggest waste of $7 ever. I sure hope the other two work out better...

Serving type: bottle

08-13-2010 13:55:47 | More by Spica66

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

eliz108

Wisconsin

5/5  rDev +10.4%

05-17-2013 14:38:25 | More by eliz108

athesing10

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

05-17-2013 14:00:41 | More by athesing10

chossboss

Oregon

4.75/5  rDev +4.9%

05-17-2013 04:27:19 | More by chossboss

myersk27

Indiana

4/5  rDev -11.7%

05-17-2013 03:49:27 | More by myersk27

Blashawright

Texas

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

05-16-2013 22:22:53 | More by Blashawright

carlosega

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

05-16-2013 18:28:37 | More by carlosega

Benjiehorn

Illinois

4/5  rDev -11.7%

05-16-2013 14:34:50 | More by Benjiehorn