Podcast · Episode 7
It's a Trappist!
On today's program we sample and compare eight of the most popular Belgian Trappist ales including Rochefort 6, 8 and 10 as well as Chimay Blue. In the news, we discuss the most popular beers of last year and why beer may be the secret to long life. Finally, we learn a valuable lesson, if you see a beer you want, buy it immediately!
Beers from this Episode
Strange Brew
Cuvee-Brut
Brouwerij Liefmans
Et tu, Brute?
Belgian Ale
Orval Trappist Ale
Brasserie d'Orval
Happy Orval Day!
Belgian-style Tripel
Westmalle Tripel Trappist Ale
Brouwerij Westmalle
Westmalle Tripel pours a clear, golden yellow color with quite a bit of visible carbonation and an aroma with hints of blueberry and banana. Fluffy white head a…
Belgian-style Dubbel
Trappistes Rochefort 6
Brasserie de Rochefort
The 6 pours a light brown color with your standard amount of creamy head. The smell is very light with just a little hint of bread and fruit. This beer has a to…
Belgian Strong
Trappistes Rochefort 8
Brasserie de Rochefort
Rochefort 8 is considerably darker in color than its little brother, the 6. It pours a dark brown color with burgundy highlights. This beer is about as smooth a…
Belgian-style Quadrupel
Trappistes Rochefort 10
Brasserie de Rochefort
Rochefort 10 pours a dark amber color with a fair amount of tan head. The aroma is more substantial here than the 6 or the 8 with hints of caramel and orange on…
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Achel Trappist Extra
Achel Brewery
Achel Trappist Extra is chestnut brown and is a little darker compared to other beers of this style. It has a yeasty taste with a fair amount of sweet fig and d…
Belgian Strong
Chimay Grande Reserve (Blue)
Chimay Brewery
Chimay Blue pours a brown color with an reddish-amber hue and a medium tan head. It has a bready yeast smell with a touch of cherries and brandy. It's complex w…
Belgian-style Tripel
Achel 8 Blond
Achel Brewery
Achel 8 pours a cloudy, wet straw color with very little carbonation. It has a lemon citrus flavor but also some banana and pear notes. Initial taste is dry wit…
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