Chimay Bleue (Blue) 4.01 2516

Chimay Bleue (Blue)

	Percentile
	99
	overall

Brewed by Chimay
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Baileux, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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Ratings	Average	Score	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
2516	4.02/5.0	4.01/5.0	9%	98.7	Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler

Commercial Description:
Chimay Bleu is principally distinguished by its character of a strong beer. This is a beer whose fragrance of fresh yeast with a light, flowery rosy touch is especially pleasant. Its flavour, noticed when tasting it, only accentuates the pleasant sensations perceived in the aroma , while revealing a light but pleasant touch of roasted malt. This top fermented Trappist beer, refermented in the bottle, is not pasteurised.

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JK54B (949), Helsinki, Finland

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	7/10	3/5	7/10	4/5	14/20

Aug 18, 2008

Hazy brown colour. Pale brown head fast dissappearing. Softy and malty nose. Sweet taste with some prunes. Also some sourness in the taste. Some hoppiness in the end. A small bottle from Alko shop.

MaltOMeal (653), Land of Sugar, Texas, USA

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	7/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	18/20

Aug 17, 2008

’03 magnum thanks to biggreen opened at the Houston BA Tasting. Pours a brown with a nice tan head. Nose is of raisins and malt. Taste is of raisins, malt and some spice. Mouthfeel is medium with carbonation and some alcohol. Very nice.

EHopper (348), Minnesota, USA

4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	16/20

Aug 12, 2008

Nice dark brown color with thick cream and tan head. Besides the expected dry fruit and malt aroma, their was a hint of brightness, floral or raspberry, and little overt alcohol taste. Well balanced flavor, smooth with a sweet finish that seemed unbeerlike, but enjoyable. Happy to serve again.

ZanomiX (4), , Belgium
does not count

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	7/10	5/5	9/10	3/5	18/20

Aug 11, 2008

This beer isnt very complex in my opinion but it has a very good taste. This beer is certanly one of my favourites!

Surly (19), Michigan, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	6/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Aug 10, 2008

Large bottle bought at Whole Foods, cork says 04/07. Looks like cola! Aroma is malt, figs and dried fruits. Bitter up front with the taste of dried fruit and spice, followed by malt. Very nice and unique brew.

Sparky27 (1596), Phoenix, Arizona, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	8/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	16/20

Aug 9, 2008

330ml Bottle. Last of my three beer Chimay vertical. Pours a swamp water muddy brown with one finger cream head and minimal lacing. Nose is dark fruits, spice, roasted malts. Taste is much the same with some sugary flavors added. Medium, prickly mouth fee. A bit too sweet for my tastes, but a quality Belgian that I can appreciate its complexity.

GangGreen712 (44), Woodstock Valley, Connecticut, USA

4.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.3	9/10	4/5	9/10	3/5	18/20

Aug 8, 2008

Just about the thickest head I’ve ever seen, pours dark brown, tastes like a caramel apple...holy crap, this is a great beer!

DarkBeer (47), Ohio, USA

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	8/10	5/5	8/10	5/5	16/20

Aug 6, 2008

Outstanding. I love the yeasty aroma, the dark brown hue, the tan head rich and thick. I love the malty body and the way it feels in the mouth. I love the way the flavors zip through nutty to fruity to malty -- exceedingly complex. I love the sweet finish, and the lingering aftertaste. Pour me another ... please?

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