Wallonia · Province of Namur
Rochefort 8
Caramel, dark fruit and spicy nuances.
- ALCOHOL / VOL.
- 9.2 %
- SERVE AT
- 12–14 °C
- COLOUR
- Brown
Recognisable by its green cap, Rochefort 8 has a brown colour with ruby highlights and aromas of caramel, dark fruit and spice. Its complex palate balances malt sweetness with fruitiness. It continues the tradition of the Christmas “Spéciale” brewed in the 1950s.
Ingredients
Known ingredients
WaterMalted barleySugarYeastHopsSpices
Flavour profile
From first glance to the finish
- Appearance
- Brown with ruby highlights and an off-white head.
- Aroma
- Caramel, dark fruit and spicy nuances.
- Palate
- A complex palate balancing malty sweetness and fruity character.
Craft and tradition
Recipe and brewing
Top fermentation and bottle conditioning at Notre-Dame de Saint-Rémy Abbey.
The number 8 refers to an old scale of wort density, not the alcohol content.