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Chimay Rouge (Red) 3.79 1979

Chimay Rouge (Red)

Percentile
97
overall
Brewed by Chimay
Style: Abbey Dubbel
Baileux, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
19793.79/5.03.79/5.07%97.3Trappist glass
Commercial Description:
Bottle Conditioned.
Ingredients: Pilsner malt (French barley from Champagne) & caramalt; German Hallertaur & American Galena hops. Yeast & sugar added to the bottled beer.
Chimay Rouge (Red) is noted for its coppery colour which makes it particularly attractive. Topped with a creamy head, it gives off a light, fruity apricot aroma produced by the fermentation. The taste perceived in the mouth is a balance confirming the fruity nuances noticed in the fragrance. Its taste, which imparts a silky sensation to the tongue, is made refreshing by a light touch of bitterness. To the palate, the taster perceives a pleasant astringency which complements the flavour qualities of this beer very harmoniously. This top fermented Trappist beer, refermented in the bottle, is not pasteurised.
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 posikyle (165), Alabama, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/54/102/59/20
May 28, 2008  
Pours a amber/red color with a thick, loosely formed head and slightly malty aroma. This tasted really watered down, a very boring beer, I’m not sure why it’s rated so highly; slightly malty, some hints of raisins and alcoholic bitterness in the end. Probably wouldn’t buy again.


 taunusmies (277), Finland
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
May 28, 2008  
Pours dark brown with a foamy off-white head. Malty, spicy nose with herbs. Malty aroma, slightly hoppy. Sweet elements occasionally. Notes of toffee, raisins, dried fruits. A bit yeasty. Less carbonated than for example Chimay Blanche having a positive effect on mouthfeel.


 puggy211 (596), cordova, Tennessee, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/512/20
May 28, 2008  
Hazy brown beer. Strong and complex taste. Roasted grain. Malty. Dark fruits notes. Quite dry aftertaste with caramel-chocolate sweetness and alcohol. Some parts of taste reminds of porto. Mid-high in carbonatio


 IlanMan (850), Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
May 26, 2008  
Pour is dark hazy brown with fluffy white head. Aroma is of fruit, raisins, heavy belgian spice, and is also sweet. Flavor is again sweet and malty finishing with a slight raisin quality. Good and refreshing brew. Doesn’t seem worth the price however. May buy again.


 FishManLA (300), Abita Springs, Louisiana, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/512/20
May 26, 2008    Updated: May 27, 2008
Pours a brown color with a tan head that fizzes like champagne and dissipates quite quickly. Nose is somewhat like red wine with distinct floral and fruity notes. Taste is fruity, like red grapes and plumbs and tart. Finish is tart and slightly bitter and fairly long lasting. This is probably the best known, but it is definately NOT the best *tasting* Abbey Dubbel. I’ve had several that were much better.


 amishcaravan (239), Winona, Minnesota, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/516/20
May 25, 2008  
scent is of belgian yeast and some floral aspects as well. taste is of yeast and citrus. nice medium carbonation makes for a pleasant experience. I would purchase this again.


 502Flavors (629), Louisville, Kentucky, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/515/20
May 24, 2008    Updated: Dec 31, 2008
750 ml. into a margarita glass for lack of a Trappist glass. Rich honey brown pour with a healthy foamy off-white head that holds and provides nice lacing. Aromas of sweet malt and honey. Flavors include hints of honey, sweet malt, cherries, fruit juice, and more. Soft, smooth, and light on the palate with little carbonation - a bit to watery for my taste, but fits the style and light flavor. Overall: good, worth trying, not worth the price.


 EricE (467), Fairfax, Virginia, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/514/20
May 22, 2008  
Hazy brown pour with a white head and nice lacing on the glass. Pretty weak in terms of aroma. Some grain and yeast with the slightest hint of fruit. Smooth bitter malt flavor with some yeast and alcohol on the finish. Nothing too special.



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