Trappistes Rochefort 6
Poured a cloudy, dark brown with a bit of orange color. Nice big, frothy head. Excellent retention and chunky lacings rendered this an inviting looking brew. Aroma is malt, dough, alcohol and floral notes. Taste is raisin, oatmeal, plum, orange peel and a nice, bitter finish. Alcohol is also noticeable and creates a bit of warmth. Taste is less sweet than the 8 and the 10 with more hoppy notes in the semi-dry aftertaste. Gets smoother as it warms to room temperature. This is a good, quality Belgian ale. While I prefer the 8 and the 10, I'm glad to finally have the 6 available.