{"title":"Belgium Beer","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"rochefort-trappistes-8-330ml","title":"Rochefort Trappistes 8 330ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrappistes Rochefort is a Belgian Trappist brewery that has been producing high-quality, traditional beers since 1595. Located in the town of Rochefort, the brewery is one of only 12 Trappist breweries in the world, meaning that it is operated by Trappist monks and meets strict guidelines for production and distribution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Belgian dark strong ale is the lower gravity cousin to Rochefort 10. Nicknamed \"Speciale\", this beer is the most recent production. The Rochefort 8 has a more tawny colour and a more pronounced aroma, with an even richer fruitiness (a slight undertone of fig?) and a little more spiced dryness, like that of a cake, which gives a balanced finish to the final notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 9.2%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vino Cellar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55810386231464,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/3553\/3480\/files\/RochefortTrappistes8330ml.webp?v=1785214143"},{"product_id":"rochefort-trappistes-10-330ml","title":"Rochefort Trappistes 10 330ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Dark brown color. Great strength balanced by a complexity of flavors and firm malt backbone. The bouquet covers a wide range: port wine, leather, apri- cots, oak, spices—a deeply intriguing beverage.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat our panel thought\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Complex malt on the nose, with white bread, toffee, and caramel malt sweetness, and fruity esters with hints of raisin, cherry, plum, and date. A hint of sherry, red wine, and port suggests aging.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Nice mingling between caramel and toffee notes from the malt and raisin, plum, and date esters. Slight chocolate. High carbonation creates a bit of a bite. Alcohol is present but not hot. Finish is balanced, with just a hint of sweetness that lingers. Again, port and sherry highlights suggest aging.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Very tasty, rich, and complex with a sherry and port character not found in most others. Sweet but not overly sweet. An excellent example of the style that honestly appears aged (very gracefully). Malt and fruit character work very well together, and the balanced finish makes it a memorable and remarkable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 11.3%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vino Cellar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55810394816680,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/3553\/3480\/files\/RochefortTrappistes10330ml.webp?v=1785214379"},{"product_id":"rochefort-trappistes-6-330ml","title":"Rochefort Trappistes 6 330ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beer is the baby of the Rochefort range.  A 7.5% strong dark ale, owing lots of characteristics to a traditional Belgian dubbed style ale.  It pours a dark amber to ruddy brown colour, and has a fruity and slightly herbal aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is sweetness on the palette from the rich malt base, with hints of dark stone fruit and a little Belgian candy syrup.  Cutting through this sweetness is an earthy tone, and a subdued bitterness.  There is medium carbonation, and a very smooth mouthfeel which finishes out slightly dry with little hint of any alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 7.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vino Cellar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55810399862952,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/3553\/3480\/files\/RochefortTrappistes6330ml.jpg?v=1785214782"}],"url":"https:\/\/vinocellar.co.nz\/collections\/belgium-beer.oembed","provider":"Vino Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}