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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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 chmurarz (401), Raciborz now Legnica, Poland
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/105/57/103/515/20
Sep 8, 2009  
I was all exited about trying this trapist ale however I bought it in a local market FAKTA in Denmark, which destroyed a bit the magic but here it goes. Very nice head, almost creamy, steady and strong, aroma is caramel, alcohol, mature malts and herbs, taste is very good, no tanginess, however it is a littlebit sharp thanks to big amout ot alc. very nice strong evening brew, I expecteed it to be more smooth but It is great anyway, caramel, this belgian ammy sort of taste and fruit background,


 brenn79 (140), Idaho, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/510/105/520/20
Sep 7, 2009  
11.2 oz. bottle- FIRST DRINK- How do these monks do it, these trappist brews are the envy of the world. This is the best of the bunch, one of the best brews in the world. Looks like mud, smells decent and tastes awesome, and awesome doesn’t describe how much i love this beer. LAST DRINK- Mellows great, the only problem is that I don’t have more.


 poisoneddwarf (153), Rathdrum, Idaho, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/510/104/519/20
Sep 7, 2009  
11.2 oz bottle. This has been my favorite beer for probably ten years. Much to my chagrin, I try it tonight, and I find it getting a lower score than some other beers I’ve rated. I only got a two ounce sample tonight, maybe that’s why? Maybe because it’s not in the 750 ml cork bottle that I usually drink it from? I don’t know. I do know the aroma is nothing to write home about and the appearance looks like diarrhea. The flavor, as ever, is as good as beer gets. My overall impression, even from this two ounce sample, is 19/20, which means I don’t give much stock to the aroma or appearance. This is a phenomenal tasting beer. I think I will re-rate this beer when I get a 750.


 bulldogops (153), Alberta, Canada
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Sep 5, 2009  
Bottle @ Metro. Clear, dark brown pour with a small white head, decent retention. Aroma is yeast, roast malts, and floral. Taste is extremely full bodied, not for the faint of heart, but extremely smooth finish and a lingering taste of sweet malt. Superb.


Listigovers (96), Ontario, Canada
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/510/104/519/20
Sep 4, 2009  
330mL bottle, Chimay glass. Pours opaque brown, sediment being lifted up by the carbonation. Light aroma of very ripe fruit and alcohol. Beautiful burst of fruity flavours right up front, Chewy mouthfeel, sweet, spicy and slightly alcoholic finish. Wonderful, warms you right up, too bad it’s summer!


planky84 (98), , Greater London, England
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/105/519/20
Sep 4, 2009  
I’ve had so many of these over the years, I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to review it! Anyway, here goes.. Bottle courtesy of Phil from Beermechants.com. Pours amber/brown with a good whitish head. Has aromas of raisins, chocolate, berrys, brown sugar. Flavours of chocolate, forest fruits, caramel, raisins, toffee. Finishes warming and sweet. A classic! God bless those monks!


 hammerbeck (101), Kentucky, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/59/105/520/20
Sep 2, 2009  
Love this beer! Bold flavor without overbearing either on the malt or hop side. Good spice balance.



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