Trappistes Rochefort 8
Poured from an 11.2 oz. (Dated Best By 03/11/14) bottle into a snifter. A moderate pour yields a huge 3-finger tan-colored head. After a few minutes, it settles to a decent dusting and thick foam ring. The body is a murky dark caramel-brown color with large floaties. Thick lacing attempts to cling to the glass, but gravity decides otherwise. A delicious boozy spiced apple aroma is just as enticing as it sounds. Slight notes of brown sugar and dark fruit are also noticable. Flavors of sweet malt, dark fruit, and candied sugar at the start followed by a cider alcohol warmth. As this beer warms, a slight spiciness strikes the tip of the tongue. Medium bodied with high carbonation puts this beer smack dab between sipper and thirst-quencher. The carbonation seems a little high, as it causes the flavors to dissipate prematurely.