Trappistes Rochefort 8
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Drinking Trappistes Rochefort 8 the day after having Trappistes Rochefort 6 is strange in many ways. The two beers are alike, and yet so very different.
The 8 is stronger — stronger aroma, stronger flavor, and at 9.2% ABV it’s even got more muscle to flex. But I’d argue the 6 is more complex and nuanced than the 8.
I poured the Rochefort 8 into a chalice and managed — for the first time with any of these Trappist ales — to keep the sediment in the bottle and out of my glass. The result was a dark but relatively clear brown ale with a great big head.
The aroma was rich and fruity, smelling of figs and yeast and alcohol. The fruit persisted into the flavor, figs and bruised banana melding with brown sugar, nuts, and spice. Medium bodied in the mouth, this was a smooth beer that drank easily and warmed both my tongue and my belly.
I enjoyed the 8 very much, but I couldn’t help but think about Rochefort 6 the entire time. The 6 was like a fruity, flavorful tea that had many of the qualities of the 8 — but presented more delicately. I could hold the 6 in my mouth and pick out many flavors. The 8 was robust and delicious, but overpowered nuance.
Next up — Rochefort 10!
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