Chimay Tripel (White) - Bières de Chimay S.A.

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rAvg: 4.13
pDev: 11.62%
Reviews: 1462
Hads: 1119

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Brewed by:
Bières de Chimay S.A.

Belgium

Style | ABV
Tripel | 8.00% ABV

Availability: Year-round. bottle (1267), on-tap (190), nitro-tap (3), growler (2).

Notes:
Labeled Chimay Cinq Cents in 750ml bottle.

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Reviews by jaz58:

jaz58

Ontario (Canada)

4.45/5 rDev +7.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A very interesting brew. When poured a white creamy head was created which dissipated slowly. A orange cloudy appearance in the glass. The nose was of yeast and lavender. Mouthfeel was well rounded. A distinct taste with hints of lemon and lavender definitely from the wheat. A medium bitter flavour which closed with a sour finish.

Serving type: bottle

03-29-2008 02:30:36 | More by jaz58

More User Reviews:

johntfox

Florida

4/5 rDev -3.1%

05-20-2013 22:02:54 | More by johntfox

dar482

New York

4.13/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

The beer comes in a hazy red orange (almost like a Double IPA) with a foamy head. Wonderful beautiful color.

The aroma is a medium breadiness with a tart citric hint. And some warm juicy cherries. With spiced fruits like clove, maybe some cinnamon.

This beer has a nice bite with almost a metallic bitterness in the finish. A mild breadiness. It lacks of bit of character. There isn’t too much bright big fruit like as expected from other tripels. It does however have a wonderful round and mouthfeel. It’s silky almost. There’s a bitterness at the end. I rarely get this outside of hoppy IPAs, but I would describe it as a strong hop bitterness for this beer. However, this does make the beer more drinkable because it’s well balanced. It’s very drinkable and extremely solid.

I had this blind taste tested with Westmalle and La Fin Du Monde. This came in last, with La Fin first. It still does not take away from this being a fantastic beer.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 05:06:23 | More by dar482

thampel09

New Jersey

4.25/5 rDev +2.9%

05-20-2013 03:47:56 | More by thampel09

BobaFret

Pennsylvania

4.25/5 rDev +2.9%

05-20-2013 00:52:41 | More by BobaFret

Hermanater

Pennsylvania

4.25/5 rDev +2.9%

05-19-2013 22:56:46 | More by Hermanater

Blindpigbiz

California

4.03/5 rDev -2.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Styl/abv (alcohol by volume): triple/ 8%

Smell: slight butter notes with a floral hue; it's pretty delicate on the nose, hence the flower reference

Taste: what the olfactory senses lack, the taste comes back in a big way. With sweet vanilla, bitter hops, spices, and herbs this beer is a really great gateway triple

Pairs very well with ceviche and Mexican Caesar salads; it's even killer with mozzarella paninis from Starbucks

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 22:55:35 | More by Blindpigbiz

birdsellam

Indiana

4/5 rDev -3.1%

05-19-2013 18:18:38 | More by birdsellam

themilkman87

Pennsylvania

3.5/5 rDev -15.3%

05-19-2013 15:35:09 | More by themilkman87

TheTinDoor

Maryland

4.25/5 rDev +2.9%

05-19-2013 02:39:58 | More by TheTinDoor

jakeox

Illinois

4/5 rDev -3.1%

05-19-2013 01:48:52 | More by jakeox

lancecenter

Texas

4.5/5 rDev +9%

05-18-2013 23:55:55 | More by lancecenter

beergorrilla

Michigan

3.25/5 rDev -21.3%

05-18-2013 22:46:02 | More by beergorrilla

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4/5 rDev -3.1%

05-18-2013 21:58:37 | More by Photekut

marct

Nevada

4.25/5 rDev +2.9%

05-18-2013 04:52:59 | More by marct

thomasausud

France

4.68/5 rDev +13.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

If I was this beer's advocate, I would strongly advise it to plead guilty to being delicious.

I thought the blue one was supposed to be the best but I prefer this, completely different styles of beer mind you.

Pours a nice orangey gold colour. It tastes of beer and caramel, with some fruity and spicy notes. There's a slight taste of banana which I don't usually like but it's subtle and suits the beer in this case.

The mouth feel is just right, not too heavy not too light. The alcohol comes in at the end just before you open your mouth to say 'ahhh', right on time.

Delicious beyond a reasonable doubt.

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2013 19:02:34 | More by thomasausud