Trappistes Rochefort 10
poured out of the bottle into a snifter A: The beer pours a dark mahogany brown with some deep reds showing through in the light. It's fairly dark but looks a bit cloudy. Nice thick head that dissipates after a minute or so, leaving minimal lacing on my glass. S: I immediately get a sour smell (cherries maybe?) but a bit of a fruity aroma none the less. The sweetness also comes through with a hint of raisin. T: The sweetness of the brew hits me with the first sip; It's a bit sweeter than other Belgians I've had. The sweetness reminds me of plums or maybe figs. As the sweet taste fades I get a hint of tartness reminiscent of cherries right before a nice spicy alcohol warmth - but it isn't boozy. The alcohol is very subtle for an 11.3% brew. M: It's a substantial beer but isn't too heavy on the tongue. It has a nice medium body and is oh so smooth. The alcohol is warming but not overbearing. D: Amazing drinkability & it keeps getting better as it warms a bit. The smoothness of the beer is still baffling considering its ABV. It may be a slow sipper but I'll definitely drink more of this one - a good beer to pair up with some deserving food.