Trappist brews are those beers still
brewed by monks in Belgium and the Netherlands. These brews now brewed to fund
charitable works in those areas, but were once important for travelers in
Europe hundreds of years ago. Trappist brews usually come in a few styles: the
dubbel, tripel, and the quadrupel. The tripel is the lightest, followed by the
dubbel, and quadrupel. Other specialty beer styles can include stronger dark
ales or spiced ales.
The taste of Rochefort 8, a strong dark
ale, has a creamy, spicy character and finishes with a sweet, berry aftertaste.
One of the best things about this brew is that deep, dark fruit taste that is
richly tucked away in a malty brew. Of the Trappist brews, this is one of my
personal favorites. The complexity of this beer should make it among the finest
Trappist brews.