Trappistes Rochefort 8
9/6/2006 $5.99 11.2 oz. 9.20% Best by 1/12/10. Appearance: Pours an extremely dark brown with faint tinges of ruby when exposed to the light. Topped by a quarter inch of tight off-white foam that is slow to settle, and laces the goblet nicely as it goes. Aroma: A touch of smoke, rich ripe plum, a hint of alcohol, warm and inviting. Taste/Mouthfeel: This is good, and what I expected out of the 10, but was letdown. Rich chewy mouthfeel with vibrant ripe fruit exploding in the mouth. Drupes dominate with cherries and plums battling it out for control of the main flavor. A cognac like presence is felt towards the finish, as the alcohol makes itself known. Aeration reveals even further depths of cocoa and toffee. A beautiful and exceptional beer, this is what I had hoped the 10 would be.