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Wallonia · Province of Hainaut

Chimay Verte

Mint, bergamot, lime and eucalyptus, with floral touches.

TrappistStrong blond Trappist ale
ALCOHOL / VOL.
10 %
COLOUR
Golden blond

Also known as Chimay 150, this blond ale combines mint, bergamot and lime notes with a smooth, rounded palate. Hints of rosemary, clove and ginger add depth to its spicy character.

Flavour profile

From first glance to the finish

Appearance
Golden blond with a generous white head.
Aroma
Mint, bergamot, lime and eucalyptus, with floral touches.
Palate
A round, smooth body, hints of rosemary, clove and ginger, and a refined finish.

Craft and tradition

Recipe and brewing

Top-fermented at Scourmont Abbey. Bottling takes place at Baileux, with sugar and yeast added for bottle conditioning.

First brewed in 2012 to celebrate the brewery’s 150th anniversary.

Chimay Verte (150): Trappist beer at 10% ABV

What does Chimay 150 mean?

The number marks the brewery’s 150th anniversary: the beer was created in 2012 for that occasion. Initially a limited edition, it joined the permanent range in 2021, according to Chimay’s published history.

Stronger than Jaune and Triple

Among Chimay’s blonde beers, Jaune is 6.5% ABV, Triple 8% and Verte 10%. A similar beer colour does not mean that the alcohol content is the same.

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