Trappistes Rochefort 10

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Rochefort 10 is the strongest beer brewed by the Trappist monks of Rochefort. Rich and complex, it delivers notes of dark fruit, caramel, fig and spice, creating a deep and rewarding Belgian classic.

For almost 4 centuries, the abbey’s main resources came from agriculture and the mining of a marble quarry. The finest pieces of marble from the Abbey can still be seen in St Peter’s Basilica in Rome and the Palace of Versailles. Making beer was also part of the monks’ work: it was simply consumed as a “liquid bread” for its nourishing properties.

Since it was founded, the abbey has lived through various conflicts and misfortunes including the French Revolution, looting, fires, wars and epidemics. Despite these challenges, the abbey has always dealt with its fate with courage and perseverance. Its history is reflected in its motto, ‘Curvata resurgo’, which means ‘bent over, I stand up straight’. The motto is accompanied by three powerful symbols: a rose for charity, a star for hope and a palm tree for faith.

By 1952, the farming business was still struggling. The monks therefore decided to turn their brewing activities professional and devote themselves entirely to making beer. A new brewery was built in 1960. Nicknamed “the cathedral of beer”, its stained glass windows and copper vats made the brewery famous the world over. Professor De Clerck and Chimay Abbey contributed their knowledge and invaluable advice to the project.

It was during this period that the Rochefort 6, 10, and 8 would successively make their appearance based on existing recipes.