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Chimay Triple / Blanche (White)

Chimay Triple / Blanche (White)

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An Abbey Tripel brewed by
Chimay

Baileux, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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15873.82/5.03.82/5.08%97.1Trappist glass, Tulip P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Chimay Blanche (White), with its typical golden colour, its slightly hazy appearance and its fine head is especially characterised by its aroma which results from an agreeable combination of fresh hops and yeast. The beer's flavour, as sensed in the mouth, comes from the smell of hops: above all it is the fruity notes of muscat and raisins that give this beer a particularly attractive aroma. The aroma complements the touch of bitterness. There is no acidity, but an after-bitterness which melts in the mouth. This top fermented Trappist beer, refermented in the bottle, is not pasteurised.
Ingredients: Water, malted barley, wheat starch, sugar, hop extract and yeast. See Protz and John White

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 biggmike (428), Gulfport, Mississippi, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20

Apr 14, 2008  
Poured a cloudy golden color with nice white head that lasted a while. Aroma is yeasty and is also fruity. Flavor is crisp, clean and fruity with a touch of bitterness. The mouthfeel is very nice and this beer disguises the 8% alcohol very well. Nice beer to sip and savor.

ska (64), Italy
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/57/104/519/20
Nov 20, 2008  
75cl bottle, hazy amber colour, huge white head, malt and yeast aroma, citrus (both orange and lemon) and spices notes, sweet flavour, hints of hops and alcohol, finish with spices and warming alcohol


 sebletitje (530), Tampa, Florida, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Nov 20, 2008  
On tap at OTH. Pours hazy gold, white head. Taste / aroma, fruity, yeasty with some nice sugary notes, and caramel malts. There are some nice underlying nice dark fruits notes that are very subtle. A great unique Trappist beer. Goes nicely with some Chimay cheese.


 epf33 (183), Fairfax, Virginia, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/59/104/518/20
Nov 19, 2008  
one of the best "Trappist" beer i’ve had. hazy gold color, foamy head, pleasant aroma


 movezig (136), Pensacola, Florida, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/510/104/517/20
Nov 1, 2008  
Goodn’. Pour was cloudy orange/yellow. Smell had light fruits (strong banana and orange) sorta nutty. Flavors the same, banana, orange, citrus, and caramel. All balanced well with the carbonation. Stuff can be difficult to find. Can only get it where I live in the sampler pack with the glass (white glass that is).


 rampmaster (185), Alden, New York, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/519/20
Nov 1, 2008  
Presentation: It was poured from a stubby brown 11.2oz bottle into a signature Chimay chalice that came with the gift set. Appearance: It has a slightly hazy, peachy golden colored body with a thick, heavenly, white and foamy head. It is supported by an active carbonation and it very slowly recedes to a much thinner creamy layer of foam that leaves behind sticky white lacing. Smell: The aroma has delicate fruity character with dry yeast notes and a just a hint of medicinal phenols and hops in the distance. Taste/Mouth feel: The flavor has mellow fruity notes of Muscat, golden raison and apple mixing with pale malted grain and dry earthy yeast. Hop flavor is mild but adds a mild slash of herbal spice and mellow bitterness. Its 8%abv is well hidden but adds to the overall complexity and smooth rounded mouth feel. It finishes with some light phenol flavors and mild spicy hops fading off the tongue. Its texture has perfect carbonation and a nice rounded feel with a medium body that is very drinkable and sophisticated. Notes: I love Trappist beers and this is an absolute joy to drink. Monks Rock!!!



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