Named Cinq Cents in 75 cl (25.4 fl.oz.) bottles, this beer with its typical golden colour, its slightly hazy appearance and its fine head is especially characterised by its aroma which results from an agreeable combination of fresh hops and yeast.
The beer's flavour, as sensed in the mouth, comes from the smell of hops: above all it is the fruity notes of muscat and raisins that give this beer a particularly attractive aroma.
The aroma complements the touch of bitterness. There is no acidity, but an after-bitterness which melts in the mouth.
This top fermented Trappist beer, refermented in the bottle, is not pasteurised.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by heybeerman from Beaver Dam, WI, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (2/24/2012 9:20:51 PM)
"A more subdued belgian, in a good way, a good hop presence for the style as well. One of my favorite looking belgians in the glass, rocky white head, murky pale burnt gold color. Aroma is fairly light, again not in a bad way. Definitely a standout of the style that is dominated by too many americanized overly sweet renditions."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.9)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[2] Review by MrHangover from Den Haag, Netherlands who has tried this beer once. (5/21/2011 7:10:59 AM)
"And again does Chimay not disappoint me. Pours out golden coloured with a nice, big, longlasting white head. Aroma has citrus, barley malts and some alcohol. Flavour is rich and complex, showing a perfect balance between sweet and bitterness. Last long in your mouth. Great one. Luckliy I still got one bottle left."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[3] Review by dogfoodman from Redwood Valley, CA, USA who has tried this beer once. (3/19/2011 10:20:55 PM)
"Pours a pale yellow with hazy to cloudy clarity, substantial white head that settles in 30 seconds or so. Mouth feel is creamy and flavor is hoppy with lemon citrus highlight. Expensive but once again worth at least a once in a life time experience."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.8)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 330ml @ $4.8 Unit Cost: $6.88 per Pint
[4] Review by slayer02348 from East Lansing, MI, USA who has tried this beer once. (1/26/2011 9:51:50 PM)
"Aroma is citrus and hops, smells delicious and does not disappoint. Average mouthfeel with a nice taste to it. Tastes of citrus and yeast, slight note of alcohol. Very good, will definitely try again given the chance. "
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.2)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 10oz @ $8 Unit Cost: $12.8 per Pint
[5] Review by thomassova4 from Roanoke, VA, USA who has tried this beer once. (1/22/2011 7:15:02 PM)
"I had this at th Belgian Beer Festival years ago - it was quite underwhelming given all of the tremendous Belgians this beer was up against - including Chimay Blue. The bottom line is that this beer is just so so - I'd pick another Belgian first"
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.2)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
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(3.9)
