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Bottle and glass Chimay Grande Réserve · Barriques

Wallonia · Province of Hainaut

Chimay Grande Réserve · Barriques

For the 2026 Bourbon edition: oak, vanilla, caramel, blackberry and date.

TrappistBarrel-fermented brown Trappist ale
ALCOHOL / VOL.
10.5 %
COLOUR
Brown

This range differs from standard Chimay Blue through barrel fermentation and its 10.5% ABV. Editions vary: the 2026 release uses Willet Pot Still Reserve Bourbon barrels. The profile described here applies to that edition, not to every vintage. A full, oaky, warming palate; caramel sweetness, gentle bitterness and a creamy finish.

Flavour profile

From first glance to the finish

Appearance
Deep brown with a cream-coloured head.
Aroma
For the 2026 Bourbon edition: oak, vanilla, caramel, blackberry and date.
Palate
A full, oaky, warming palate; caramel sweetness, gentle bitterness and a creamy finish.

Craft and tradition

Brewing

Top-fermented at Scourmont Abbey. Bottling takes place at Baileux, with sugar and yeast added for bottle conditioning. This version also undergoes barrel fermentation.

This range differs from standard Chimay Blue through barrel fermentation and its 10.5% ABV. Editions vary: the 2026 release uses Willet Pot Still Reserve Bourbon barrels. The profile described here applies to that edition, not to every vintage.