Chimay Bleue (Blue)

Brewed by Chimay
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Baileux, Belgium

Aroma smells of figs and plum, with a bit of alcohol. Slightly warming in the mouth, but very welcoming. An almost buttery, toffee flavor follows. Strong banana notes throughout. A thoroughly enjoyable beer...I am very glad I chose this for my first rating!

mmmmmmm, my first trappist and not the last. A great strong flavoured beer. A slight chocolate flavour. An amazing beer!!!

Bouteille de 750 ml. Arômes de levure belge légèrement fruitée, de caramel et de chocolat. Robe brune aux reflets rouges, translucide et avec une belle effervescence. Bien ronde en bouche, un caramel bien présent accompagne des touches de chocolat et des fruits mûrs (pruneaux, raisins). Finale légèrement sucrée et présentant une touche alcoolisée. Très bon.

Chimay is the most commercial of the Trappist beers...this can be found in many stateside specialty stores. It comes in Bleue, Rouge, and Blanc...decending in alcohol content. The Bleue is by far the best of the three..but the taster must like strong flavored ales. Very good beer, but 4 or 5 will cause you to hate yourself in the morning.

This dark, cloudy ale does not boast any overwhelming flavors. Instead, it provides a deep, smooth sensation that seemingly could even complement a meat dish. Hints of chocolate are present along with alcohol. Leaves a great aftertaste.

Presentation: It was poured from a stubby brown 11.2oz bottle into a signature Chimay chalice that came with the gift set. Appearance: The body has a beautiful deep dark brown colored body with dark ruby highlights and a slightly hazy body. The head builds up tall and thick with an abundance of small tiny, tight packed bubbles. It has a creamy off white color and good retention as it slowly settles down to a light thin covering. Lacing is very slick and minimal. Smell: The aroma has an intoxicating mix of sweet malt, earthy yeast and dark fruity esters. Taste/Mouth feel: Ageing only adds more complexity and character and each sip will reveal different flavor notes. To start there is a nice lightly roasted, almost smoky malt with different layers of dark fruits that is revealed as it warms. Plums, figs, dates, dark and golden raisins are some fruits I noted and all is surrounded buy the presence of a pleasant warming port like alcohol. Its palate is full and well rounded with a smooth feel and mellow carbonation. Notes: For me this is about as close to perfect as a beer could be. It is an absolute pleasure for all the senses.

This was a beer i always wanted to try and was not to sure about but now i tried it and it was great with a dark pour and all kind of flavors very tasty and will try more.CHEERS!

Pours thick hazy brown with a foamy tan head. Light floral aroma with hints of yeast, caramel and malt. Round, rich flavor of perfectly roasted malt, sweet fudge and raisins in total harmony. Finish is slightly vinous with a touch of alcohol. Very well balance with a thich, full mouthfeel with bubbly carbonation.