The Abbey of Notre-Dame de Saint-Remy, has a history dating back to 1595, though the brewery operations of Brasserie De Rochefort only started in 1899. They only brewed small volumes servicing their local area until the expansion of Chimay threatened their limited market, so in 1953 their operations were increased to produce much more of the famous Rochefort Trappist beer.
Rochefort 6 is the oldest of the Rochefort beers, with the recipe developed in 1950. It used to be called ‘Trappiste’, with the name changing to ‘6’ in 1960, and was originally the only beer available in larger bottles. Despite its history, the Rochefort 6 is only produced once a year, and accounts for only around 1% of the monastery's production volume.
This beer is the (sometimes forgotten) baby of the Rochefort range. A 7.5% strong dark ale, owing lots of characteristics to a traditional Belgian dubbel style ale. It pours a dark amber to ruddy brown colour, and has a fruity and slightly herbal aroma.
There is sweetness 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 for a smooth mouthfeel which finishes out slightly dry.
Formerly the Achel Trappist Bruin, this is the beer from the new private brewery
A classic Belgian dubbel brewed by Brouwerij Van Steenberge
Dubbel style beer brewed with 6 different malts and Saaz hops for a unique bitterness.
by Brouwerij Corsendonk (at Brasserie Du Bocq)
A classic Belgian dubbel style ale, ticking all the boxes as a perfect example of the style.
by Brouwerij Emelisse/Slot-Oostende
Emelisse's take on the classic Belgian Dubbel style
A typical Belgian dubbel style beer, from a label with an interesting history
A big dubbel that doesn't just copy the Belgian style
La Debauche presents their interpretation of the classic Belgian Dubbel style
A typically taste Belgian Dubbel or Brune/Bruin with a sweet fruity and malty body, balanced by an earthy, spicy and slightly citrus hop bite
by Mokke Bier
A Belgian Dubbel with a rich malty body and a few subtle hints of something a little different
A deliciously malty Begian Dubbel made using 6 different specialty malts
A tasty Belgian Dubbel from an old abbey label, now owned by the might of Heineken
The Pater 6 from St Bernardus is in the Belgian dubbel style
by Brouwerij Palm (Swinkels Family Brewers)
From the Palm Brewery portfolio comes the Steenbrugge Bruin
A traditional style Belgian dubbel from a little brewery in the village of Damme, just outside Bruges
The grandfather of Trappist strong dark ales - does it get any better than this?
The first new beer from Rochefort in over 60 years is this delightful Tripel
Rochefort's first light coloured beer in almost a century is this beautiful tripel
