RateBeer
Sign Up or Login : Advanced Search
Score
9999
OVERALLStyle
Brewed by Chimay
Style: Abbey Dubbel
Baileux, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution

Add Distribution Data
send corrections | shelftag | edit barcodes |
RATINGS: 2399   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.79   EST. CALORIES: 210   ABV: 7%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Bottle Conditioned - 75 cl, and 33 cl bottles.
Ingredients: Pilsner malt (French barley from Champagne); wheat starch or flour (10% - 15%); dextrose (5%); malt extract (0.1%); hop extract from German Hallertaur (aroma) & American Galena (bittering) hops. Yeast & liquid invert sugar added to the bottled beer.
Chimay Red is noted for its coppery colour which makes it particularly attractive. Topped with a creamy head, it gives off a light, fruity apricot aroma produced by the fermentation. The taste perceived in the mouth is a balance confirming the fruity nuances noticed in the fragrance. Its taste, which imparts a silky sensation to the tongue, is made refreshing by a light touch of bitterness. To the palate, the taster perceives a pleasant astringency which complements the flavour qualities of this beer very harmoniously. This top fermented Trappist beer, refermented in the bottle, is not pasteurised.


3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
Bendrixian (357) - Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA - DEC 10, 2011
UPDATED: DEC 24, 2011 cream coloured frothy head and cloudy yellow brown colour. Esters and malted roast and cream or yeast notes as well as some dark prune and brown sugar like notes. the flavours are about balance between richness, alcohol and malts as well as a very carbonated and somewhat hoppy note. very nice.

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
will1 (107) - Hampshire, ENGLAND - DEC 10, 2011
Dark, reddish colour, quite hazy. Thick, creamy head. Aroma vinous, fruity and yeasty: dandelion, liquorice, slight hints of peach. Fairly bitter in taste, full bodied and rich, I certainly noticed the astringency mentioned in the brewers description which makes this a beer to enjoy slowly.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
jackl (389) - London, Greater London, ENGLAND - DEC 4, 2011
Deep red/brown color. Moderate frothy head. The nose is quite malty, with bitter sweet notes. The taste is suprisingly dry, somewhat bitter. Mouthfeel is pleasant, not too aggressive. OK.

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
bth122 (458) - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA - DEC 3, 2011
Poured a hazy copper color. Full Frothy head. Yeasty flavors on the nose with some hops and slight fruit. Med light bitter and light sweetness. Finishes on the drier side. This abbey dubbel is more bitter than most, but that’s not a bad thing. Not bad stuff. The blue is by far the best chimay.

2.3
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 4/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 9/20
mutz (59) - NETHERLANDS - NOV 29, 2011
Royale kraag die snel verdwijnt. Bitterzoete vlakke smaak, weinig body. Ik ben nooit een fan van chimay geweest maar ik dacht geef het nog een kans. Helaas, not my cup of tea euhhhh bier.

3.3
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
ThreeCats (77) - ISRAEL - NOV 29, 2011
Pours dark and hazy with a large, stable head. Aroma is malt and spices, caramel and a hint of spruce. Texture is a bit thin for such a heavy beer. Taste is faintly bubblegum, malty and spicy, with a warm and slightly bitter palate.

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
Sizzler80 (88) - Dublin, IRELAND - NOV 28, 2011
Deep red copper with a creamy off-white head that slips away pretty quickly. Instantly the aroma of hops, spice and fruit fill your nostrils. Sweet from the fruit and a pinch or caramel, bitter, wheat, and a silky finish coats your mouth. Slight flickering of spice, I think clove and I picked up apples and raisins at some point. Super stuff !

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
BelgBeerGeek (824) - Antwerp, BELGIUM - NOV 27, 2011
Original rating : april 2005

Head: thick, white
Colour: ruby/brown
Smell: fruity, malts, bit grainy, fairly sweet
Taste: starts is malty but not as sweet as i tought , some yeasty and hopy biterness, allong with some irony flavours in the end , not bad


We Want To Hear From You



Join us! RateBeer is made by beer enthusiasts for the craft beer community. Your basic membership is free and allows you to read all beer ratings. Click here to create your account... and give your opinion!

Join Us »



View Page
1 « 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 » 240
Your tick: 4/5  
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5



Rating Notecard:
Beer: Chimay Rouge (Red) / Première Rating Avg: 3.79 No. of Ratings: 2399
Copyright © 2000-2012,
RateBeer LLC. All rights
reserved.
about us
About RateBeer
FAQ
Feedback?
New Beers
 add
Advanced Search
Add A Beer
Add A Brewer
Add A Place
membership
Log In
Edit Personal Info
Premium Membership
Your Messages
 the best
100 Beer Club
The Top 50