Rochefort 10°
— 5/5. One of the last genuine Trappist beers, this is one of Belgium’s most famous beers. Figgy, dark and subtle.”
33cl, 11.3% ABV, serve at room temperature
One of the last genuine Trappist products and quite scarce outside of the country, this is one of Belgium’s most famous beers.
Even if their product is widely available here in Belgium the fifteen or so Cistercians who produce it remain very secretive about the brewing process, which has continued unabated since 1595.
Figgy, dark and subtle, pour it smoothly to the last 2cm, then gently swirl and add the sediment. A riot of flavours includes raisins, honey, plums and roast beef: a chance to enjoy one of the world’s élite!
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May 2nd, 2011 at 23:07
I would like to purchase this beer along with St Bernadus 12 abt and possibly westlveteren 12 . Are you familiar with an agent/distributor or importer exporter that I could contact that looks after Ontario?
Thank you in advance
Ian D
May 3rd, 2011 at 9:43
Hi, Ian. Unfortunately I am not really familiar with the export market outside of Belgium where I live. Try the beeradvocate forums and if there’s no answer already online, you could ask the community there. However you will certainly find it close to impossible to buy Westvleteren 12. The monks expressly forbid any commercial reselling of their product, so if you do see it on sale outside of Westvleteren’s own facilities, it’s either fake or likely to be unpopular with The Man Upstairs! Good luck!