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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madvike (314), Madison, Wisconsin, USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	10/10	4/5	6/10	3/5	14/20

Feb 17, 2009

Bottle. This beer looks and smells decadent. If rating on that beautiful mahogany pour or the smells of ripe, dark fruit, this would be perfect. Drank this at the bar and it was still a little cold from the fridge, which seemed to mask the slight plum, raisins, grape, and prune taste I was getting. Nice subtle alcohol warmth at the end. Need to drink this a little warmer.

snakeoilpete (324), Seattle, Washington, USA

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	7/10	5/5	8/10	5/5	17/20

Feb 16, 2009

Bottle. Pours mostly clear brown with a creamy beige head. Yeasty, malty nose. Nice full mouthfeel. Sweet malts, spices, bread last into the finish.

jamvin23 (162), chicago, Illinois, USA

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

Feb 15, 2009

Bottle. Muddy/brown appearance, with a frothy white head on top. Aroma: Yeasty, fruity, malt. Flavor: Spices and hard fruit, yeast and roasted malts. This is a very good belgian strong.

gschneider (3), chicago, Indiana, USA
does not count

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	8/10	5/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Feb 13, 2009

My favorite of the Chimay beers. lovely aroma, appearance and great taste that lingers very well

thejon375 (391), Tampa, Florida, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	6/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

Feb 13, 2009

Excellent beer from an excellent company. Rich dark color with roasted malt aroma. Smooth and pleasing on the palate with a burst of fruit and spice flavor.

BroSpud (592), , Massachusetts, USA

4.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.3	9/10	4/5	9/10	4/5	17/20

Feb 10, 2009

Excellent aroma, head, appearance and taste. Quality all around. This is a good one that is easy to find.

vikingguy (142), Chaska, Minnesota, USA

4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4	6/10	4/5	9/10	4/5	17/20

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 (186), Brussels, Belgium

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	8/10	4/5	9/10	4/5	19/20

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.

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