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Bottle and glass Chimay Blue

Wallonia · Province of Hainaut

Chimay Blue

The great dark ale of Scourmont.

TrappistStrong dark ale
ALCOHOL / VOL.
9 %
SERVE AT
10–12 °C
COLOUR
Brown

Dark and warming, Chimay Blue unfolds notes of caramel, mocha and candied fruit. The 75 cl bottle is also known as Grande Réserve. Its character develops with ageing: a beer to try young and revisit over time.

Ingredients

What goes into the beer

WaterBarley maltHopsYeastPriming sugar

Base documentée par le procédé de brassage Chimay. Il ne s’agit pas d’une transcription exhaustive de l’étiquette de cette référence.

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From first glance to the finish

Appearance
Deep brown with a light brown head.
Aroma
Expressive fruit and hints of chocolate.
Palate
A soft opening, caramel, mocha, spice and a candied-fruit finish.

Craft and tradition

Brewing

Top fermentation followed by bottle conditioning. Water comes from wells at the abbey; bottling takes place in Baileux.

Available formats: 33 cl, 75 cl, 1.5 l, 3 l, 6 l and draught. The barrel-aged Grande Réserve is a separate beer.