To Rochefort! Beertrip Day 8

Day 8 of our trip was a travel day, so we were fed, packed and on the motor coach  at 10 AM.  Our first stop was the town of Rochefort, home of the illustrious Trappist monastery and brewery.  We jumped off the bus and headed into a somewhat upscale French style café called La Gourmandise for an early lunch.  No one in the restaurant spoke much English so we had a bit of a time figuring out the menus.  Sj and I ended up sharing a Trio of Duck, with preparations of duck confit, foie gras and carpaccio.  That dish was very small but intensely flavorful.  We also shared a charcuterie plate of local hams, pate made with Rochefort 8, questionable meat jello, and some greens.  This was actually one of my favorite meals on the trip.  I’m a sucker for cured meats and duck!

We paired this wonderfully meaty repast with Rochefort 6, 8, and 10.  For those who haven’t tried these beers, you should go buy one of each and drink them in that order.  The 6 is a ligh …