I did a side by side tasting of my Old World Pious vs Westmalle 8 and Rochefort 10. I had brewed the Old World on March 30 and then bottled in July, so still a little young in the bottle. So it should continue to improve.
Westmalle 8 was the least favorite. I thought it had almost a root beer float type of flavor.
Rochefort 10 had more complexity and was unanimous 2nd choice. This is a really good beer.
But hands down, no contest, the Old World kicked ass! Far greater complexity, better dark fruit and what I would describe as the esters of a great yeast.
Thank you for a great recipe. This is the third time I've made this, twice with new world and this time with old world. I think the new world is almost too heavy and complex. I'm a fan of the old world, even if it is more work.
Westmalle 8 was the least favorite. I thought it had almost a root beer float type of flavor.
Rochefort 10 had more complexity and was unanimous 2nd choice. This is a really good beer.
But hands down, no contest, the Old World kicked ass! Far greater complexity, better dark fruit and what I would describe as the esters of a great yeast.
Thank you for a great recipe. This is the third time I've made this, twice with new world and this time with old world. I think the new world is almost too heavy and complex. I'm a fan of the old world, even if it is more work.