1595
James Clay
Rochefort, Belgium
Amongst the universally celebrated field of Trappist brewing, Brasserie de Rochefort hold their own. Just 15 monks producing beers held up as world greats by beer experts and everyday drinkers alike. Like fellow monastic brewers Chimay, Orval or Tynt meadow, the brothers of the Abbey of Our Lady of Saint-Remy in Rochefort, Belgium, live a simple and serene life of work and prayer.
Records indicate that beer has been brewed on the site since 1595, and like the monastery itself, the beers age impeccably. Modern recipes were set down in the 1960s, with the help of brothers and neighbours Chimay.
Three beers brewed with essentially unchanged ingredients and a ‘secret herb’ thrown in for good measure. All brewed in handsome copper kettles.
The results speak for themselves. Three varieties, 6, 8 and 10. Three beers to take on the world.
Trappistes Rochefort Beer - Available Now
| Rochefort 10 | Trappist Abt | 24x33cl Btls nrb | Listed | 11.3% |
| Rochefort 6 | Trappist Dubbel | 24x33cl Btls rb | Listed | 7.5% |
| Rochefort 8 | Trappist Dubbel | 24x33cl Btls nrb | Listed | 9.2% |
Our Trappistes Rochefort Range
Rochefort 10
| Style: | Trappist Abt |
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| ABV: | 11.3% |
Sometimes referred to as the "marvellous" Rochefort beer, it is the strongest of the line-up; dark and full bodied, pleasantly warming with bitter chocolate notes.
| Bottles | 24x33cl Btls nrb |
|---|---|
| Bottles | 24x33cl Btls rb |
Rochefort 6
| Style: | Trappist Dubbel |
|---|---|
| ABV: | 7.5% |
A dark 'double' style ale, dry and surprisingly easy drinking.
| Bottles | 24x33cl Btls nrb |
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| Bottles | 24x33cl Btls rb |
Rochefort 8
| Style: | Trappist Dubbel |
|---|---|
| ABV: | 9.2% |
Created in 1955, Rochefort 8 is the most recent addition to Rochefort line-up and today is the version of the beers in largest production. Yellowish-brown in colour, with more fruits in the aroma and a slight amount of Demi-Sec.
| Bottles | 24x33cl Btls nrb |
|---|---|
| Bottles | 24x33cl Btls rb |