Wallonia · Province of Hainaut
Chimay Blue
The great dark ale of Scourmont.
- 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
Known ingredients
WaterBarley maltHopsYeastPriming sugar
This list covers the basic ingredients described by Chimay, rather than the full label.
Flavour profile
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
Recipe and 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.