 dmtroyer (407), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
May 9, 2008 330 ml. Finally I have gotten around to Chimay. All that is needed to say, is that after countless very good Belgian beers, this beer is still striking. Pours dark brown with porous white head. Nose is a like a bowl of fruit with syrup poured over it that subdues the aroma but intensifies it in some aspects. Body is lively with the same bowl of fruit. This is like a refreshing dessert in summertime. Contains nothing that people sometimes dislike about beer. Possibly underrated. A great beer.
hiddenvariable (194), pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
May 9, 2008 bottle. pours a cloudy (nearly opaque) dark brown, with a huge cream head. rather standard belgian strong dark smell, with that dark caramel malt and tons of dark fruity esters: raisins, figs, grapes, pears, and a bit of spicy bread. but it also seemed to tend toward a kind of dark malt flavor, with some chocolatiness. very much the same notes in the taste, but the grape esters stood out a bit more, as did the malt flavor, which surprised me in how like dark malt it was. rather caramelly, but still a bit chocolaty. pretty sweet in the finish, with a very light bitter just to keep the sweetness from taking over and becoming cloying. thick, chewy, creamy mouthfeel, and pretty full of body. lots of carbonation. very solid like any other trappist i’ve had. it has its own identity, and just the level of complexity i’d expect from a trappist brewery. in short, very, very good.
MissDolle (20), Odense, Denmark
May 9, 2008 Dark brown colour.Thick and lasting creamy head. Notes of raisin, dark fruits and malts. Carabonation is sprinkly. Good full body. Complex Belgium. Long end.
Todeon (314), Sweden
May 9, 2008 Bottle. Aroma is really fruity with some spicy and fiery notes. Taste is full of raisans,caramel and other fruits. Aftertaste is a bit alcohol dominated and gives you a warm and nice finish.
WesKBob (317), Bethany, Oklahoma, USA
May 6, 2008 Pours an opaque dark brown. One-finger off-white head that dissipates fairly quickly. Complex aroma, with yeast and lots of fruit (tart cherry leading the way). I agree with the rater below that the flavor doesn’t quite live up to the aroma, but is still complex and good in its own right. Sweet caramel malt flavors and dark fruits. Medium bodied and a smooth drink, but that alcohol definitely gets you in the aftertaste and gives you a warm, flushed feeling. It’s a good beer, yes, but there are better ones of this style out there.
JohnQPublic (387), Brooklyn, New York, USA
May 6, 2008 Bottle. Pours a cloudy dark brown with a medium off white head that dissipates quickly. Aroma is dark fruit, yeast, sweet malt, alcohol - delicious. Taste is dark fruit, sweet bready malt, finish of semi-sweet dark fruit lingers on the back of the tongue. Palate is moderately carbonated. Definite alcohol presence.
matt7215 (942), Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
May 6, 2008 330 ml bottle from a trade with hogtownharry. thx harry ive wanted this one for a long time. pours beautiful dark brown with a big tan head. just the way youd expect a big dark belgian to look. aromas are amazingly complex. sweetness, yeast, dark fruit medly, rich maltiness. yum. the flavour cant quite live up to the aroma but is still amazing. a very enjoyable brew. thanks again harry.
bsierra (213), Vista, California, USA
May 4, 2008 Pours sediment rich, dark brown color - opaque even when held to the light. Nice, frothy beige head that dissapates moderatly fast, Aroma of bananas. Nice mouthfeel - full, rich and bubbly, leaves a nice alcohol warmness in the back of the throat. There’s almost an astringent quality, my tongue sizzles from the carbonation, similar to drinking mineral water. I really like that. The flavor is pleasing. Malty, a bit fruity but not dominated by citrus, as many other brews are. Good stuff!
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