Chimay Bleue (Blue)

Malty, fruity and a bit alcoholic, dusty and spicy. Pretty good but not one of my favorites. Have to try a vintage one some day to see how this ages.

Bottle. Great beige color head that was quite rocky and long lasting, with a hazy brownish purple body. Molasses and brown sugar aroma with notes of yeast, raisins, and bready notes. Creamy mouthfeel and tastes of sweet caramel, and a bit of cherry with just a hint of alcohol in the finish. Great beer.

One of the first Belgians I’ve ever had, and sparked an interest with big beers. A great beer that hides its alcohol content pretty well, it also has a great flavor and aroma.

(330ml Bottle from Waitrose) Poured very dark brown but had no head whatsoever. Spicy malt aroma with orange, vanilla and dark fruits all present. Not as BIG as expected though. Gorgeous flavour with a big chocolate and coffee finish and warming alcohol. Hints of spices and wine like fruit. So well balanced that it is difficult to pick individual flavours. Awesome though - big tasting with prickly carbonation and lovely smooth thick feel.

750ml bottle. Pours a deep brown with a cream head. Definitely dark fruit on the nose and the taste. Great balance of sweet, tart, and bitter. My first Belgian Strong so I’ll probably come back and re-rate this after some more experience.

Poured a dark red / brown color with a large off white head. Aromas and flavours -plums / other fruits, possibly caramel. Slightly spicy with moderate sweetness. The high alcohol content wasn’t as noticeable as I was expecting it to be. Bottled in 2008.

750mL bottle. Little head, but great carbonation. Fruity and floral with a good carbonation bite. Sweet, but clean and dry. Good warming sensation at the end.

33 cl bottle. Dark brown color with a large creamy light brown head, that lasts. Aroma of roasted malt and dark chocolate. Flavor is roasted malts, alcohol,and spices. A bit thin mouthfeel. Complex beer with a long aftertaste of malt and alcohol.