Trappistes Rochefort 8
33cl bottle poured into a Grimbergen Chalice Bottle ref L311012 A- Mahogany body with garnet highlight. Lots of sediment poured in. 2 finger tan head reduces instantly. No lacing and no head retention at all. S- Light cocoa note, hint of vanilla. Very subtle though, this only really came through as the beer warmed up. T- Subtle notes again. Cocoa comes through but i cant really pick out anything else before the dry finish and alcohol kick. M- High carbonation, cola like levels! D- 2nd Rochefort beer i have had and 2nd time im completely underwhelmed. I realise this is an older bottle but at 9.2% abv i would expect it to hold up and have some complexity retained. To me this is over carbonated, bland with a noticeable alcohol kick on the tongue. Ill need to hunt down a fresh bottle, looking at other reviews of these beers, im not drinking the same ones.