Rochefort 8

Day 269: Rochefort 8 from Abbaye Notre Dame de Saint-Remy. Style of beer is ‘Belgian Dark Strong Ale’. ABV is 9.2%.
Day:	269 (since July 1, 2014)
Beer:	Rochefort 8
Brewery:	Abbaye Notre Dame de Saint-Remy
Style:	Belgian Dark Strong Ale
ABV:	9.2 %
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Tasting Notes:	Amber in color with a cream head. A faint dark fruits aroma. Flavor is of rich dark fruits. Moderate carbonation with a good body.
Description:	“Rochefort 8,” the newest addition to the line, dates from 1955. Originally this beer was only brewed for New Year’s Eve celebrations. “Rochefort 8” begins with a density of 20.8 deg Plato and reaches a final 9.2% ABV. Masculine in character, it lends itself best to being enjoyed among friends! Due to the overwhelming success of this beer, the monks decided around 1960 to brew it on a regular basis. Sometimes this beer is also referred to as the “Special.”

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