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Chimay 175 is also a future, year round release as Chimay Yellow. Honey colored body with a little chill-haze. Head is typical, i.e., bone-white, bubbly and has excellent retention. Lovely lace. Somewhat neutral, grainy nose that opens on warming...
... or Chimay Grande Réserve Fermentée en Barriques - Chêne Français, Chêne Américain, Brandy (02/2024) to give it its full name. Corked & Caged, heavy, 375 mL bottle. Big pop on opening, and the pour definitely shows that the Brandy '24...
... or Chimay Grande Réserve Fermentée en Barriques - Chêne Français, Chêne Américain, Calvados (05/2023) to give it its full name. Corked & Caged, heavy, 375 mL bottle, with Best Before End of 2028 date. As I saw with the Rhum version this is...
This is the 2023, French oak, American oak, Tank, Barrel and Bottle version. 375 mL, corked & caged. Tremendous pop on opening, and in good light the beer has an attractive, copper hue with some really bright elements. The light helps this...
... or Chimay Grande Réserve Fermentée en Barriques - Chêne Français, Chêne Américain, Rhum (02/2021) to give it its full name. Corked & Caged, heavy, 375 mL bottle, with Best Before End of 2026 date. Good looking dark brown pour with some very...
As is the case every time I make notes about a beer and then publish them on the site, they are no more than my thoughts, for my own records, and for my own reference. They really aren't for any other purpose, but if others enjoy reading them or...
In general, Dorée is a deeply misunderstood beer, but this is especially so in the USA. Firstly there is the issue with it being an infinitely more subtle beer that anything else that they make. Subtlety is not a trait that is appreciated a great...
Here we go with the much anticipated, already a little vaunted, Chimay Green. Shipped into the USA from Belgian Shop. With transit cost, the six bottles were approx. $10 a piece. An absolute steal at that price. The usual Chimay presentation, but...
Additional Notes 07/28/22 I enjoy this beer a lot more than the notes below indicate, and 18 and 14 years on from those I have a true, and much deeper appreciation for the beer. However, I STILL maintain that the White is not necessarily a...
Additional Notes 07/28/22 Great example of a Dubbel in my book, but I'm not a huge fan of Dubbels in general, so my notes are always slightly tainted. It's an easy drinker with the malts breaking constantly over the tongue, and a satisfying body to...
Spectacular style and most importantly spectacular experience. This brew exudes quality in every respect. Surprisingly, a highly carbonated pour with really quite a fizzy initial appearance. Murky brown color in the body. Dubbel appearance. Belgian...