The brewery is associated with the Rochefort Abbey, a Trappist monastery which originated in the 13th century.

The earliest mention of a brewery at the Trappist monastery of Rochefort Abbey dates from 1595.

[1] Around fifteen monks currently live at Rochefort Abbey.

The water for the beer is drawn from a well inside the monastery walls.

Rochefort uses Pilsener and Munich-type malts, and Hallertau and Golding hops.