Trappistes Rochefort:
The term trappist brewed refers to beers that have been made in or originated from monasterys in and around Germany.
So lets not beat around the bushell. Some of the best beers in the world are made by monks! Why? In days gone by the church realised that vows of silence and poverty wasn't drawing the crowds like it used to. So the powers that be or were, decided that fermentation of grain and grape was an act of god not yeast. Thus the monastery was saved. Whilst those of little prospect were able to get nightly shit faced in the name of god; being free of sin if not hang over. So delivered into silence, prayer, poverty, and brewing, the brotherhood of old began a fermentation the likes of witch none had ever seen befor nor are likely to see again.
As for the reveiwed beer:
A classic trappist beer but adding a nice twist or two.
A rich dark golden brown when held against light. Showing a foamy head that fades thinly to the rim, enduring thanks to a medium size but slow to rise bead.
In the mouth it started malty and tasting of ripe wheat, at back was subtle vanilla bean. The taste was crisp but sweet.
On the nose it was; Yeasty, with malt and toffie flavors leading to passionfruit and lollie banana aromas. Whilst the hops imparted a cut grass and peach fragrence that reminded me of spring.
Warmly finished by toffied malt and a cool breath of alcohol. This beer is a classic Australian winter brew. My recomenation for serveing would be in a brandy balloon at around 10C.
Gulden Drack:
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