bigtaster (111), Grand Rapids, USA Jul 14, 2008 Pours a muddy brown color with a beige head that has good retention. Forceful yeast aroma with some notes of grapes. Vinous flavor with dark molasses and prevalent yeast. Some dry fruitiness along the lines of figs. No alcohol taste whatsoever.
Parasympatikus (3), , Finland does not count Aug 21, 2008 Chimay Bleue is charmingly dark brew with rich creamy foam. Aroma is strongly malty and alcoholic. Flavor is combination of yeasty butter, plum and malt. Aftertaste is a balanced harmony of hops and malt and alcohol is warming nicely. fidel (120), Livermore, California, USA Aug 20, 2008 Dark hazy brown, roasted malts, dark fruits, floral, yesty, little spice, a bit sour, slight hop. JK54B (277), Finland 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 (270), Land of Sugar, Texas, USA 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 (100), Minnesota, USA 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.
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