The logo 'Trappist' certifies that this ale was brewed within the walls of an existing trappist monastery under the control of the trappist community. A major part of the sales revenue is used by the monks to support charitable works. Chimay Blue is a powerful and complex beer. It is best enjoyed at a temperature of 10C to 12C.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by Ragnarok from Tacoma, WA, USA who has tried this beer many times. (2/7/2010 2:19:51 AM)
"Pours a rich caramel with a foamy, cashew head that dissapates at a medium pace (pun intended - Adam Sandler fans will get this one). Aroma is of brown sugar, caramel, bright citrus, and mulling spices with a light hint of apple pie. Flavor, ah, the flavor. 9% ABV is evident, and well balanced. Warm without being heady. Nice smooth mouthfeel, texture is velvet and ripe fruit - like the toned body of a 21 year-old bikini model. Citrus is light, grapefruit and cantelope. Spices are nutneg, roasted cashew, nutmeg, allspice, and hints of corriander. Finish is crips yet lingering - especially as it warms ( I am near the end of a 22 oz bomber while writing this). Drinks best cooler than warmer, maybe 48-53 degrees and letting it warm will allow you to enjoy all this brew has to offer. Drinks well with pork or chicken - and a great brew to enjoy in good company. Slainte!!!"
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
10/10
Mouthfeel:
10/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
10/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.8)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 22oz @ $11.19 Unit Cost: $8.14 per Pint
[2] Review by MarkFraghert from Houston, TX, USA who has tried this beer many times. (1/19/2010 2:20:55 PM)
"Bottle Date: 2006 (current when tried)
Aroma: dark malt, dark fruit, yeast
Appearance: brown with red hints, tan cap
Mouthfeel: medium bodied
Flavour: malty with plums and figs, a bitter end
Overall: The finest of the Chimay line!
"
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
10/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
10/10
Overall:
10/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.8)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[3] Review by funk from grand forks, ND, USA who has tried this beer once. (1/10/2010 5:11:47 PM)
"Pours a murky amber-brown with the smallest of tan heads. Aroma of dark fruits, yeast, bread, and a hint of alcohol. One of the smoothest mouthfeels of any beer I've tried. Taste is fruity--cherries, plums, raisins--but not overly sweet. A top notch beer for sure."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.3)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 11.2oz @ $5.49 Unit Cost: $7.84 per Pint
[4] Review by kinger from USA who has tried this beer once. (1/1/2010 11:44:23 AM)
"A nice strong Belgian Ale to help along a cold winter evening. Pours a dark amber-brown and produces a bubbly, khaki colored head with small, long lacing and tight carbonation. Filling and highly carbonated, it's smooth with a sweet yeasty kick. Flavor is dominated by musty fruits and rich yeast. It has a good spiciness and also touches on notes of licorice, fruit cake, muffins, wood and vanilla. This is a rather nice one, but I was expecting just a touch more complexity."
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.1)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 11.2oz @ $5 Unit Cost: $7.14 per Pint
[5] Review by Mike T from Toronto, Canada who has tried this beer once. (11/18/2009 10:07:14 PM)
"I pop the top and the head literally jumps out of the bottle and nearly onto my floor. Once I get it in the glass it is a beautiful looking beer. Deep dark mohagony with a big creamy tan had. Good retention and lacing. Complex aroma, primarily sweet, dark fruit, yeast, some alcohol. Flavour is smooth, earthy, bit of spice, some sweetness, dark fruit, a touch of alcohol. Amazingly smooth, full mouthfeel with just the perfect amount of soft carbonation. For a 9% the alcohol is hidden very well. Mmmm a slow sipper for sure. Great beer."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.4)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
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