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
2496	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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RichardW (250), Carlisle, Cumbria, England

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	7/10	3/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

Apr 15, 2009

Deep, dark and rich. Liquid fruit cake, possibly....... My bottle was a bit unsettled, despite 3 weeks sat in a cool garage, didn’t spoil the enjoyment though. A beer that commands respect and is impossible to do more than sip; the explosion of richness and strength on the tongue and back of the mouth makes sure of that.......

missing (72), Wichita, Kansas, USA

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Apr 13, 2009

Nothing to say that hasn’t been said. Aroma of raisins and yeast. Flavor is bold and clear. Smooth for 9%. Definitely a pleaser.

RasterMaster (121), , Oklahoma, USA

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

Apr 11, 2009

Hazy ruby brown pour into a THICK foamy off white head that dissipates into sticky lacing which quickly melts down the glass. Aroma of roasted malt, flowery hops and yeasty biscuits. Initial flavor of dark fruit with a spicy hoppy finish.

gwpom (250), Akron, New York, USA

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

Apr 9, 2009

11.2 oz bottle. Deep cloudy brown with a nice tan head that does not fade away. Fruity aroma, but the taste is not overly sweet/fruity like some Belgians I’ve tried. Smooth ale, very enjoyable. Will have to get the big bottle next time.

ljstephenson (112), Lawton, Oklahoma, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	7/10	3/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Apr 9, 2009

Nice brownish orange pour with an off-white head, strong alcohol and fruit, alcohol is well hidden, a bit spicy, this beer finishes very well with zero bitterness.

beerdad (74), Kansas, USA

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	7/10	5/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

Apr 8, 2009

Bottled. Pours mahogany, with a full tan head. Smells of alcohol, yeast, and vanilla. Flavors include the above with raisin and malt. A good beer. I will have it again

MitchWayne (264), Kokkola, Finland

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	7/10	4/5	8/10	3/5	14/20

Apr 8, 2009

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.

tsetlock (66), Livonia, Michigan, USA

4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4	8/10	3/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Apr 7, 2009

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.

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