ROCHEFORT TRAPPIST 8 33cl

Rochefort Trappistes 8 33 cl – Trappist Beer

Available format: 33 cl bottle

Product description

Rochefort 8 is one of the great Trappist beers brewed by the monks of the Abbey of Notre-Dame de Saint-Rémy, in Belgium. Originally created in the 1950s as a special beer for Christmas celebrations, it soon became a benchmark within the Belgian Strong Dark Ale style. Its balance of intensity, malty richness, and aromatic complexity places it among the Trappist beers most appreciated by lovers of Belgian ales.

Characteristics

Brewery: Abbaye Notre-Dame de Saint-Rémy (Rochefort)
Origin: Wallonia, Belgium
Style: Belgian Strong Dark Ale (Trappist)
Ingredients: Water, barley malt, sugar, spices, hops, and yeast
Fermentation: Top-fermented, with re-fermentation in the bottle
Alcohol content: 9.2% vol.
Color: Dark brown with coppery highlights
Production: Trappist, brewed in the abbey

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents a dark brown color with reddish highlights and a dense beige head. The nose reveals complex aromas of ripe fruits like plums and raisins, accompanied by spicy nuances of clove and nutmeg, along with notes of caramel and toasted malt. On the palate, it is rich and balanced, with a slightly sweet entry that evolves into flavors of toasted bread, dried fruits, and spices. The finish is dry, warm, and lingering.

Pairing and serving

Ideal for pairing with aged cheeses, stews, and intense, slow-cooked dishes. It also harmonizes very well with desserts made with dark chocolate or dried fruits. Serve between 10 and 12 °C to fully appreciate its complexity.

A deep and elegant beer, where Belgian monastic tradition is expressed with precision. Rochefort 8 is a beer to be savored unhurriedly, slowly discovering each of its nuances.