Trappistes Rochefort 10 - Brasserie de Rochefort

spoony

Colorado

4.28/5  rDev -5.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

From an 11.2 oz bottle into a chalice.

A-The beer poured a dark cola color with hints of red. I was a little zealous with my pour and got a few bits of sediment. There was a one-finger, mocha-colored head that thinned out slowly.

S-The beer has brown sugar and cola smell that was not nearly as fruity or heavy as I would have expected. Instead, there was just a touch of dark fruit like raisins, figs, and plums. I also picked up a bit of mineral-like alcohol.

T-A smooth flavor of well-integrated malts with hints of pepper complement the dominant brown sugar and dark fruit. The maltiness gives a little bit of chocolate flavor that gives way to a clean, medicinal alcohol on the finish. The alcohol, while noticeable, is well integrated at 11 point whatever percent.

M-There is a brief burst of carbonation on the opening that transitions into a medium bodied brew. A nicely balanced, slick feel to finish.

O-Very Euro...I dug on the subtle flavors and complexity, but could have used a little more wow factor to really push this into my top tier. That being said, I wouldn't hesitate to drink this again with some cheese.

Serving type: bottle

10-26-2012 03:16:07 | More by spoony

In_Control_Mike

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +4.9%

05-23-2013 22:29:43 | More by In_Control_Mike

sjanowiak

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -11.7%

05-23-2013 19:55:14 | More by sjanowiak

AaronBricking

Kentucky

4.75/5  rDev +4.9%

05-23-2013 05:01:20 | More by AaronBricking

bf7

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

05-23-2013 04:26:10 | More by bf7

Isotope

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +4.9%

05-23-2013 02:44:32 | More by Isotope

odms

West Virginia

5/5  rDev +10.4%

05-22-2013 03:23:54 | More by odms

dbrelsfo

Georgia

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

05-22-2013 01:33:27 | More by dbrelsfo

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

VirginiaJeff1

Virginia

5/5  rDev +10.4%

05-21-2013 19:16:51 | More by VirginiaJeff1

PlinyBeMiney

California

2.5/5  rDev -44.8%

05-21-2013 06:47:59 | More by PlinyBeMiney

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

Localdrinklax

Wisconsin

5/5  rDev +10.4%

05-21-2013 04:08:30 | More by Localdrinklax

CosmoHopHead

Kansas

4.25/5  rDev -6.2%

05-21-2013 04:04:18 | More by CosmoHopHead

bobbyr5

Michigan

5/5  rDev +10.4%

05-21-2013 01:58:27 | More by bobbyr5

ericwa1154

Texas

4/5  rDev -11.7%

05-20-2013 21:52:34 | More by ericwa1154

tipfortap

New York

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

05-20-2013 17:17:33 | More by tipfortap

kwkdmk

Louisiana

4.75/5  rDev +4.9%

05-20-2013 12:04:31 | More by kwkdmk

ACY73

California

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

05-20-2013 05:10:34 | More by ACY73

megamass

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

05-20-2013 04:47:06 | More by megamass

jarrett123

New York

5/5  rDev +10.4%

05-20-2013 04:18:33 | More by jarrett123

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