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Yellowish-brown colour, with more fruits and a slight amount of Demi-Sec. This variety constitutes the largest proportion of production. Dates from 1955. Originally this beer was only brewed for New Year’s Eve celebrations. “Rochefort 8” begins with a density of 20.8º Plato and reaches a final 9.2% ABV. Due to the overwhelming success of this beer, the monks decided around 1960 to brew it on a regular basis. Sometimes this beer is also referred to as the “Special.”
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ABV:
9.20% ABV
Availability Frequency:
year-round
Containers Available:
bottle
Locations Where Available:
nationwide
Store/Serve Temperature:
close to 55 degrees F
Comments
Delightful Belgian Trappist Brew
I had high hopes for Rochefort 8. I love Belgians and it was just a matter of time after drinking 10 that I would sample another selection.
The beer poured from the bottle a murky amber with a bubbly, pinky-thick, beige head which quickly receded to a ring.
Belgian yeast and candied sugar dominate the nose.
Taste is sugar-coated plums, some cherries, and a caramel sheen on the finish. Not much booze at all.
This was really delicious and an enjoyable drink. Not cheap but I think it is worth trying, if not a nice occasional gift to yourself.