Rochefort - 6

What they say: “This beer, the oldest of the three Rochefort Trappist beers, has the reddish colour of autumn leaves, a soft body and an earthy, herbal palate (a hint of Darjeeling tea), which develops into a deep fruitiness.”

My last taste of 2016 was a Trappist beer so it seemed apt that the first of 2017 would be too. Another one packed full of flavour – and alcohol. Not one to be sloshed back in a session but very enjoyable indeed. 7.5% A.B.V.

January 2017