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Chimay Bleue (Blue)

Chimay Bleue (Blue) - Belgian Strong Ale

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 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 
24824.02/5.04.01/5.09%98.7Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
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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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 vikingguy (138), Chaska, Minnesota, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/59/104/517/20
Feb 7, 2009  
Pours a tan creamy head that lingers. Very dark in low light but when held up to a light, it reveals a remarkable ruby color. Aroma of figs, molasses, toffee. Taste is smooth, creamy...starts with taste of dates/raisins and fades to a malty-caramel sweet finish, ending with a touch of hoppy bitterness. High ABV is well masked, only a slight warming sensation. One of the finest beers I’ve ever had.


 eManu (170), Brussels, Belgium
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/519/20
Feb 7, 2009  
It pours a nice deap dark brown with a light tan head. Wonderfull aromas with a blend of fruits and malts. Its taste is well ballance bettwen its sweetness of brown sugars, fruits and caramellized hops. One of the most flavorfull and pleasant beers to drink. Must take the time to enjoy this delicasy.


racerxrtcw (1), , Pennsylvania, USA
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5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Feb 7, 2009  
The best beer I’ve ever had. Just the right balance of malt and fruit and not overly strong. Let it warm up a little and it tastes even better.


 cellar (483), Dublin, Ireland
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/516/20
Feb 6, 2009  
unclear brown w nice head. Strong malty aroma of dark fruit, caramel and spices. Alcolhol develops in mouth. Flavour is sweet and the long finish sweet too. Never go wrong with Chimay Bleu


poolboy (66), Lafayette, Indiana, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Feb 4, 2009  
Brown in color with beige head. Aroma and taste is of prune, malt, chocolate, and yeast. This is one of the best very widely distributed beers. I prefer the bottle to the top version myself. Good with food because it has a solid but not overpowering flavor that complements rather than dominates.


 ska (125), Italy
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/519/20
Feb 3, 2009  
33cl bottle, dark reddish/brown colour, medium brownish creamy head, yeast and dark fruits aroma, spices and chocolate notes, sweet chocolate flavor, finish with raisins and spices aftertaste, finally my quest for chimay blue is over and my expectations are confirmed


 Rustyham (545), miami, Florida, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Feb 2, 2009  
Come on, you know it is the best if you have to close your eyes as you sip it. Forget Champagne, I’m serving this at my wedding.


 jkwalking05 (1483), Arlington, Texas, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Jan 31, 2009  
Brown in color with a large beige head. Aroma is of prune, flowers and malt. Taste is of chocolate, malt, yeast and light flower notes.



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