Rochefort Trappistes 10

Belgium — Trappist & Lambic, Belgium

Abbaye Notre-Dame de Saint-Rémy's pinnacle expression — Rochefort 10 at 11.3% ABV. A classic Belgian dark quadrupel: dark cherry, dried raisin, chocolate, leather, earthy yeast, and warm spice. Bottle-conditioned and complex from first pour; improves significantly with cellaring. One of the world's most critically acclaimed dark beers and the most accessible of Belgium's great Trappist quadrupels. Widely available in 33cl and 75cl bottles.

Pairing intelligence

• dessert: Rochefort 10's dark malt and dried fruit bridges the Belgian praline; the abbey pairing of beer and chocolate
• cheese: Rochefort 10 and Chimay cheese is Belgium's defining Trappist pairing; the abbey ale for the abbey cheese
• main: Rochefort 10's dark complexity belongs in the carbonnade; the Belgian classic cooked in and served with Trappist ale
• cheese: Rochefort 10's classic Trappist-beer-and-cheese affinity: the quadrupel's dried fruit and chocolate character bridge both aged hard cheese (Gruyère's nutty savory umami) and washed-rind soft cheese (Époisses's pungency). Honeycomb amplifies the beer's natural sweetness.
• main: Rochefort 10's dark fruit bridges the duck confit and cherry; a Wallonian Trappist for a Wallonian game preparation
• starter: Rochefort 10's spice character bridges the pain d'épices and foie gras; a prestige Belgian pairing of abbey and luxury
• main: Rochefort 10's complexity bridges the mussels and leeks; a Trappist ale for Belgium's most beloved casual dish