Trappistes Rochefort 10
I picked a real winner for my 20th review! Appearance: The 10 pours a deep muddy mahogany with an ample khaki head that settles to a finger. Leaves a little patchy lace. Aroma: Nice! Bready, woodsy, dark fruit sweetness of rum-soaked raisins and plums. Alcohol is clearly evident, but not overpowering. Taste: Wow. Beautifully complex, the taste begins with bready and woodsy notes. This is followed by a smooth, fruity sweetness that easily melds into a spicy and dry alcoholic finish. The fruit and alcohol notes linger a bit on the tongue, as the alcoholic warming spreads. Mouthfeel: The full mouthfeel is tempered a little by the carbonation, leading to more of a medium-full body. Perfect. Drinkability: High alcohol content makes the drinkability less than it could be, though the alcohol is masked well. Truly an outstanding beer. Must. Get. More. It is because of beers like this that I have been forced to reassess what my favorite style is. I still like my stouts & porters, but damned if the Belgians arent getting the best of me.