 JoeinUccle (689), Brussels, Belgium
Jul 31, 2007
A golden beer with a fluffy white head. Some honey and yeast aroma with floral notes. Sweetish flavor initially with honey notes and, more faintly, some orange zest. The European hops add some real dimension and mild bitterness in the back--something that too many big, Belgian tripels lack. Forget the Chimay goblet, this is really nice swirled around in a big snifter glass. I wish as many bars carried this as carry the red and blue.
Strykzone (1020), Wood River, Illinois, USA
Oct 11, 2008 Orange hue, cloudy with a huge light orange head that lasts forever. Takes patience to wait for it. Aroma is yeast, hop, dark fruits, and clove. Flavor is yeast and orange peel. It offers spices, pepper, hallertau hops. Such a good beer!
Jerbson (1), Concord, New Hampshire, USA
does not count  Oct 9, 2008 This is a great beer. I liked it better than the Chimay blue reserve and I typically like bitter dark beer. I will go as far as to say it is now my favorite. It very foamy so I had to wait to drink but it’s excellent. I can’t put my finger on the flavor they added but its creamy and superb. Not to expensive either. I can’t wait to have another.
tedovertu (133), Apple Valley, Minnesota, USA
Oct 9, 2008 Clove and Cinnamon aroma. Murky body clarity with medium body. Moderately bitter initial flavor. My least favorite of the Chimay’s. A little hoppy for the style, but not bad.
pj1855 (76), Eagan, Minnesota, USA
Oct 8, 2008 Pours a murky golden color. Good lacing. Aroma of light spice and bready malts. Intial flavor of spicy bready malts with a light alcohol finish. Not bad but I like the Westmalle triple better.
durhambeer (535), Durham, USA
Oct 5, 2008 Bottle. Bubbly golden orange pour with white fizzy head. Spicy and sweet. Lots of yeast, some citrus, and a doughiness on the nose as well as some hops. Similar on the palate with some added apricot/peach and honey notes. Always a pleasure.
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