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Rochefort 8

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Rating:

92% of 100

55 Reviews

Style

Abbey Beer

Country

Belgium

Brewery

Brasserie Rochefort

ABV

9.2%

Bottle Size

330ml

Serving Temp

9°C

9.2%

330ml

Details
Reviews

Details

Trappiste de Rochefort are top-fermented, bottle-conditioned beers, brewed within the Saint-R?my Abbey in Rochefort, Belgium.

Interestingly, this beer was originally only brewed for New Year's Eve. Fortunately, this Trappist strong-dark ale from Rochefort is now available year-round! And good thing too: its rich maltiness, brown sugar, dried fruits, is not one to miss. While this beer tastes rather sweet at the beginning, some spicy notes, high carbonation, and a semi-dry finish help to balance it out. Aromas of dried fruits, caramel, spice, and a warming alcohol just add to its elegance and richness.

Rochefort Brewery is a Belgian Trappist brewery and has been brewing beer at the monastery since 1595--to this day using water that is drawn from a well within the monastery itself. In order to be a certified Trappist brewery it must meet the requirements that excess profits, beyond the monastery's operating expenses, are to be used for charitable endeavours.

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Best beer

100%

Review by TM 03/12/2019

Easily the best beer from the Trappist Rochefort range and would say probably my new favourite beer along with westmalle tripel and Kasteel donker. Quality well balanced flavours, top aroma, and just the right amount of alcohol for my taste. Rochefort 10 was amazing but near the end of a bottle it can get abit strong if you don’t slowly sip at it.

Great beer

100%

Review by steven 06/10/2019

Great beer, not as good as the 10 but great

Excellent

100%

Review by Steven 22/05/2019

All the Rochefort beers our fantastic, the 10 has a fraction more greatness, but still a superhero of the beer world

One of the greatest beers in the world

100%

Review by Alastair 29/03/2018

This is my favourite beer.

Dark, nutty, full bodied, flavourful, sipping heaven.

Not one to be glugged and perfect for a night in front of fire on a winters day.

It is the Goldielocks 'just right' the 6 is not flavoursome enough and the 10 knocks your head off.

Buy now, by the case if you can....

Dark and mysterious

100%

Review by Jefferson 08/03/2018

The Rochefort beers are amongst the best in the world with their rich fruity and spicy flavours. If you are not sure which to drink take the middle road and go for the 8.

For Winter and beyond

100%

Review by Brook Lynn 26/02/2018

All three Rochefort beers are exceptional. The number 8 with it's dark fruity flavours is a great winter drink but too good not to enjoy all the year round.

Dark and flavoursome

100%

Review by Jason 21/02/2018

Very good dark trappist beer, malty and holds a good head to it. Distinctively malty in taste with a somewhat fruity after-tone.

The one in the middle

100%

Review by Riad 10/02/2018

All three Rochefort beers are amazing and the only choice is what strength you want. A dark fruity flavoured beer with spicy undertones.

Fantastic beer

100%

Review by Paul 06/02/2018

I bought all of the Rochefort beers from Beer Hawk (6, 8 and 10) and have been drinking them in ascending order. The 6 was an excellent beer, and whilst this one was absolutely amazing too, I just about prefer the 6. There's really not much in it, as they are both fantastic beers. I'm going to have the 10 tomorrow, as I am off to Brussels on Thursday where I am sure I will down a few of my favourite one of the three!!

Dark and mysterious

80%

Review by Piele 03/02/2018

A dark fruity tasting beer with hints of spiciness. The only worrying think about this one is that there is an even stronger variety.

Dark and delicious

100%

Review by Zeb 17/01/2018

Another amazing Rochefort beer. Darker than the 6 but still with the fruitiness and a hint of spiciness.

Quality in a bottle

100%

Review by Swand 06/01/2018

The Rochefort produces 3 of the world's finest beers. This dark fruity and spicy beer is the middle in strength and the only question when choosing which to drink is which strength you are up to.

Wonderful

100%

Review by Paul 04/01/2018

If you enjoy Belgian beers, you have got to have this. #2 of the Rochefort Trio, a beautiful drink!

Excellent Trappist beer

100%

Review by Jack 03/01/2018

I have yet to try the Rochefort 10, but both the 6 and the 8 are amazing

Strong by half!

60%

Review by Alex 02/01/2018

Rather high abv 9.2, although actually tastes stronger! Difficult to have more than one in a session. Feels like an accomplishment finishing the bottle!

Another Fine Trappiste

100%

Review by Carl 29/12/2017

Another Fine Trappist Ale, similar in a way to chimay but it does have it's own distinctive rich taste and comes in a variety of strengths as well. Give it a go!.

Excellent - don't buy it!

100%

Review by Llamaman 24/12/2017

A fine brew - malty sweetness offset with warming booziness BUT... the 10 is better (more complex) and if that's too full-on for wallet and liver, the 6 can go toe-to-toe with this one. In fact, the 6 might be a bit more balanced as it doesn't have quite the same booziness.

Not a 10

60%

Review by Dudes Brews 24/12/2017

Got this after trying the excellent rocheforte 10 and it’s not hit the same heights, alcohol is more prominent not harsh but enough to make you pause! Some nice complex flavours but not the depth and smoothness of its big brother

Spicy

60%

Review by RichMahogany 22/12/2017

Beer tastes pretty strong and spicy preferred the Rochefort 10.

Delicious dark beer

100%

Review by Reeds 21/12/2017

A dark and fruity beer with hints of spiciness. Best enjoyed slowly in a chalice glass and savoured like a fine wine.

definitely recommend

80%

Review by Christopher 18/12/2017

Really enjoyed this. Up there with my favourites

What a beer

100%

Review by Chris 18/12/2017

This is a great ale, dark and strong

Another great Rochefort

80%

Review by Tom 16/12/2017

Great beer as expected. Balanced with fruit and spice.

Good beer

100%

Review by Arwel 30/11/2017

Having been unimpressed by the murky colour and not being a fan of the darker beers,this impressed me,some rate it unfavourably to the 10 but a different drink and worth trying

Very nice but the 10 is better

80%

Review by Bacchanalian 26/11/2017

Fruity, like a christmas cake, rich like port. Very smooth. A less sophisticated, less complex version of the 10.

Good .. but not great

80%

Review by SX 27/07/2017

Got this bottle as part of a wonderful BeerHawk mystery case, and it was today's treat.
It's a fairly potent brew, I don't think that you could have too many of them. A nice tasting beer that I would happily drink again, though I may not search it out especially.

Great beer

80%

Review by Fiasco 18/06/2017

Fantastic beer. Obviously it as good as the 10, but really great.

Slightly pricey

60%

Review by Scott W 12/02/2017

The beer was decent, however lacked some taste, given the strength.

Good Beer

80%

Review by capibara 13/01/2017

Dark brown colored, just enough head on the top.
I could feel quite alcoholic when i smell it. It has various flavors when i taste it. Especially fruity smells as nice and charm. Overall very satisfied.

Etiquette

80%

Review by TurboRay 28/12/2016

For when the women at the dinner party exit to the drawing-room, leaving the gentlemen to drink and converse! Caramel, tobacco, bourbon!

A good tasty strong beer

100%

Review by Steve 21/12/2016

Bought an advent calendar and this was in it, a great tasting drink which I would definitely go back for more, beware of the strength as it does have a kick to it.

Epic

100%

Review by doomlord 12/11/2016

One word nectar 9.5/10. Really loved this. Helped block out inane chatter of in-laws.

Superb

100%

Review by Johnny 23/08/2016

Superb. Beercraft at its finest. Bread, floral, grass, herbs, cheese, raisin. Brown, hazy body, frothy, tan head. Lightly sweet and sour, medium bitter. Amazing! Full body, thick feel. Average carbonation, abrupt finish.

more please

100%

Review by Bancini 14/08/2016

A really nice dark malty brew with a satisfyingly long finish. Thoroughly enjoyed this and will be ordering again.

great

100%

Review by tony 20/07/2016

Amazing full flavour beers

Superb!

100%

Review by John R 24/05/2016

Cannot recall ever enjoying a beer quite as much as the first occasion that I sampled the Rochefort 8. I am a fan for life!

Excellent specialist beer

100%

Review by Ryans 13/05/2016

The Rochefort series are perfect when you want a richer stronger drink. Dark and fruity with hints of caramel and chocolate but an easier on the palate taste with all the flavours having a subtle edge. Perhaps too easy to drink given the alcohol content but definitely one of the finest beers around.

Lovely...

80%

Review by Ady Gray 11/05/2016

You'll not find much wrong with any of the Rochefort numbered series. This one delivers a punch which is palatable with a good mouthfeel and a combination of sweet/spicy. Cracker...

Lovely strong beer

80%

Review by Ryans 08/05/2016

A rich fruity flavoured dark beer with spiciness and a subtle sweetness. A perfect winter drink but I agree it's too good to only drink part of the year.

Fantastic Belgian brown beer

100%

Review by Ryans 30/04/2016

A rich tasting dark fruity flavoured Trappist ale with a caramel aftertaste. A perfect end of session drink.

delicious

100%

Review by tony 14/04/2016

Lovely caramel notes. Great taste

Fantastic beer

100%

Review by Ryans 20/03/2016

A delicious dark and richly flavoured beer. The Rochefort series are all classic Belgian brews and this is no exception.

Right nice

100%

Review by Tim 19/03/2016

Nose of figs and over ripe fruit. Caramel, malt and boozy fruit cake

Awesome - but the 10 is better

80%

Review by Seb 25/11/2015

Sweet caramel aromas but belies it strength by being super smooth and malty. A fantastic beer.

Very good

80%

Review by John 20/11/2015

But the 10 is better. Muddy colour and malty taste.

Delicious beer

100%

Review by Ryans 07/11/2015

Fantastic dark malty and fruity beer. Has the warm taste of a winter beer but far too good to only drink part of the year.

Fantastic beer

100%

Review by Ryans 07/11/2015

One of the best Trappist beers around. Dark and malty lIke a winter ale but it would be a shame for such a delicious beer to not be available all year round.

Delicious delicious delicious

100%

Review by DC 17/10/2015

Delicious delicious delicious b

Delicious beer

100%

Review by Ryans 16/10/2015

Lovely rich tasting beer. Dark fruity chocolate flavour that goes down surprisingly easy for such a strong beer. Haven't tried the Rochefort 10 but this has to Benny favourite Belgian brown.

Fantastic - but don't buy it.

100%

Review by Llamaman 25/08/2015

Malty, delicious aroma or over-ripe fruit (especially banana). Alcohol well-concealed by a beautifully balanced beer.

In a world without Rochefort 10, this would be a world-beater. But the 10 does exist, and is the 8 with all the dials turned to 11. So unless you're being kind to wallet and liver, go for the 10.

Baby Brother of the 10

100%

Review by Ay Pee Horne 10/06/2015

Lots of over-ripe dark fruits, thick malts and boozy cake. Damn strong, so one to treat yourself with from time to time. If you think this is good, wait until you try the 10!

Not bad, but the 10 is better ...

80%

Review by interzen 10/03/2015

Not a bad introduction to the Rochefort range, the '8' is a bit of a misnomer since the ABV of this is actually 9.2%.

Pours a bit like a cross between swamp water and cold tea and exudes a smell like a cross between fermented fruitcake and burnt sugar - quite a heavy whiff of alcohol, too.

Tastes much the same: very malty, lots of stewed, dark fruits and a nice, lingering alcohol burn. It's good, but not brilliant - for this particular style I prefer Chimay Bleu, although the Rochefort 8 is definitely worth trying on its own merits.

Personally, of the Rochefort range I prefer the 10 but this is well worth a look if you're curious about Trappist ales (or just plain like them ...)

Eight and counting

80%

Review by Stephen 13/02/2015

This beer is a cracker - nearer 10% than the name suggests. That said, like the other Rocheforts, it is exceedingly palatable and does not feel over strong with alcohol. Dark chocolates, coffee and cream make this a beautiful after dinner sip. Perfect in front of a warm winter fire in a cosy room.

Divide Rochefort 10 by 1.73

100%

Review by Jack Swans 04/02/2015

Not as satisfying as it's big brother but still better than Chimay Blue in my opinion and that is a complement. Taste of figs and malts but the alcohol content is somehow masked making it quite easy to drink for a beerbthis strong. Heavenly.

Smooth, dark and malty with dried fruit, chocolate and a hint of coffee notes

80%

Review by Ian 04/03/2014

I'll admit I'm a fan of the Rochefort series, the 6, 8 and the 10. If you like one of them you'll probably like them all, it just happens that my appreciation of these fine beers goes up with each number. The 8 is a little more expensive than the 6 but I think it's worth it for the extra depth and flavour, it's similar to the 6 but the hints of chocolate and coffee seem more pronounced, strong, smooth and malty with definate dried fruit notes and a creamy head. Poured correctly into the right glass you should get roughly 60/40 beer to head which lasts if you remember to rinse the inside of the glass before you pour. Well worth having half a dozen (or more) in the cellar for when you want to treat yourself.