Rochefort 6

The effervescence comes from secondary fermentation in the bottle that gives it a compact, fine and cream-colored head and a red-amber overall color. The aroma is assorted, intense and broad and opens with spicy scents of pepper and ginger followed by those of candied citrus and jam made from white-pulp fruit. There are also hints of medicinal herbs, licorice root and tea leaves along with nuances of caramel. The mouthfeel is soft, caressing and pleasingly hoppy with a nicely balanced bitter streak and a subtle persistence. The flavor is consistent with the aroma and never sweet from the fruit component while the aftertaste of medicinal herbs is almost resinous.

The beer pairs excellently with a traditional Ardennes boudin noir, a blood pork sausage made with fat and a little lean meat, or with a stew of pork jowl and beets cooked, if possible, in the same beer.

Fermentation: High fermentation

Alcoholic content: 7.5%

Container: 33cl bottle