On Sun, 27 Feb 2005 15:02:38 +0100, "Joris Pattyn"
> wrote:

>
>>
>> Rochefort, especially the 8 (which I think is superior to the 10, which is
>> an exercise similar to deciding which sexual position is "superior" to
>> another), is an astoundingly complex beer. The only thing I've had that's
>> more complex is Westvleteren.
>>
>I have heard this several times over, as well as people taking an oath on
>the 6, and inevitably, on the 10. It is essentially a matter of personal
>taste, as in essentio, all three Rochefort beers are brewed to EXACTLY the
>same recipe, the only difference being the ration ingredients/water. I'm not
>making this up, they've told me so in all earnesty at the brewery.
>Taste, OK, but if somebody tries to tell me Rochefort 8 is more complex than
>Rochefort 10, I can't help guffawing.
>Cheers, Joris

Maybe the very high alcohol content of the 10 swamps some of the
flavours? I too prefer the 8, but must admit I didn't know all 3 beers
were gyle brewed.

Best regards, Paul
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Paul Sherwin Consulting http://paulsherwin.co.uk