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Triple (White)
Bières de Chimay
- From:
- Bières de Chimay
- Belgium
- Style:
- Tripel
Ranked #13 - ABV:
- 8%
- Score:
- 92
Ranked #4,595 - Avg:
- 4.14 | pDev: 10.87%
- Reviews:
- 1,766
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Mar 17, 2024
- Added:
- Sep 18, 2001
- Wants:
- 316
- Gots:
- 931
Known as Cinq Cents in 0.75l bottles.
The Chimay Triple, which is the brewery’s most recent creation. It is golden in colour, and succeeds remarkably in blending mellowness and bitterness.
Chimay Triple dates back to 1966. But it was launched in 0.75l bottles for the 500th anniversary of the principality of Chimay in 1986. This is why it is also known under the name of "Cinq Cents" (meaning 500) in 0.75l bottles.
The Chimay Triple, which is the brewery’s most recent creation. It is golden in colour, and succeeds remarkably in blending mellowness and bitterness.
Chimay Triple dates back to 1966. But it was launched in 0.75l bottles for the 500th anniversary of the principality of Chimay in 1986. This is why it is also known under the name of "Cinq Cents" (meaning 500) in 0.75l bottles.
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Ratings by mikesgroove:
Reviewed by mikesgroove from South Carolina
4.42/5 rDev +6.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.42/5 rDev +6.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Poured a big golden color, about what you would expect given the style with a light haziness to it that sat very well I have to say. Nice puffy white broken up head again just about right with a nice retention to it and a smooth look.
Aroma of breadiness at first gives way to light apricots, hints of grain. A touch of light grapes and a candy like brown sugar note that seems to come up stronger as it gets warmer, again, very nicely done. Very smooth, lighter on the palate then I thought it would have been, but very nice. Light banana notes, hints of light grains. A touch of grapes and light fruit as well. Very satisfying. Smooth light bitter finish capped it off rather well. Very nice again, just about right, smooth even carbonation light to medium feel and not too cloying. ABV hidden very well and the light hoppiness in the finish kicked in enough dryness to really make this one quite interesting.
Very solid offering here that I would have no issues with enjoying again. I would love to get another bottle as it really seems to have some legs.
Feb 27, 2011Aroma of breadiness at first gives way to light apricots, hints of grain. A touch of light grapes and a candy like brown sugar note that seems to come up stronger as it gets warmer, again, very nicely done. Very smooth, lighter on the palate then I thought it would have been, but very nice. Light banana notes, hints of light grains. A touch of grapes and light fruit as well. Very satisfying. Smooth light bitter finish capped it off rather well. Very nice again, just about right, smooth even carbonation light to medium feel and not too cloying. ABV hidden very well and the light hoppiness in the finish kicked in enough dryness to really make this one quite interesting.
Very solid offering here that I would have no issues with enjoying again. I would love to get another bottle as it really seems to have some legs.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Franziskaner from Missouri
3.94/5 rDev -4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.94/5 rDev -4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Dark copper colored with a hazy complexion. There’s a fingernail of off white covering half of the middle. The aroma is of fruity triple yeast and sweet Belgian malt. I’m tasting fruity triple yeast with a touch of sweet Belgian malt. The mouth is a bit boozy and dry.
Mar 17, 2024Reviewed by Saluki from Florida
4.74/5 rDev +14.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
4.74/5 rDev +14.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Poured cold in a frozen stemless wine glass. Appears cloudy but rich color and lasting rich, foamy very white head. Deliciously sweet and light, zero abv taste. Has every taste expected. Some acidity and a slight tartness. This is actually light beer. Puts every "light" beer to shame.
The only complaint is the price. Not sure why it's only a 92, maybe the expectations that come with price. But I rate a lot of +92s at an 85 at best so tastes do vary. Can't wait to compare side by side to an ABT12, with the Chimay Blue when I can split them with the wife. I hogged this one all to myself.
Feb 02, 2024The only complaint is the price. Not sure why it's only a 92, maybe the expectations that come with price. But I rate a lot of +92s at an 85 at best so tastes do vary. Can't wait to compare side by side to an ABT12, with the Chimay Blue when I can split them with the wife. I hogged this one all to myself.
Rated by mpk2020 from Illinois
4.25/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Bottle from Costco
Dec 17, 2023Reviewed by ATL6245 from Georgia
4.5/5 rDev +8.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.5/5 rDev +8.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Appearance: Cloudy amber, fluffy mousse-like head with excellent retention
Aroma: White grapes, herbal, floral
Flavor: White grapes and spicy, low to medium sweetness, moderate bitterness.
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied, soft, drying, moderately warming
Overall: A lighter feeling ale. Gives a sweet impression on the front end but finishes dry. Fruity esters with white grapes being most prominent. Spicy. Notably warming on the back end. Trappistes quality.
Dec 15, 2023Aroma: White grapes, herbal, floral
Flavor: White grapes and spicy, low to medium sweetness, moderate bitterness.
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied, soft, drying, moderately warming
Overall: A lighter feeling ale. Gives a sweet impression on the front end but finishes dry. Fruity esters with white grapes being most prominent. Spicy. Notably warming on the back end. Trappistes quality.
Rated by Deano_53 from New York
4.25/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Tremendous
Dec 12, 2023Reviewed by DefenCorps from Oregon
4/5 rDev -3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev -3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Can from John's.
A clear orange with a dense white head. The nose is spicy, pungent, punchy and fruity with loads of yeasty spice and esters present. Straw, wheat, mild bubblegum, fennel, mild honey. The palate opens spicy, moderately estery with anise, dried fruit, light banana esters, and an alcohol bite. Drying, fruity, spicy finish that lingers. Tasty!
Nov 20, 2023A clear orange with a dense white head. The nose is spicy, pungent, punchy and fruity with loads of yeasty spice and esters present. Straw, wheat, mild bubblegum, fennel, mild honey. The palate opens spicy, moderately estery with anise, dried fruit, light banana esters, and an alcohol bite. Drying, fruity, spicy finish that lingers. Tasty!
Reviewed by robwired from Kansas
4.11/5 rDev -0.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
4.11/5 rDev -0.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
Poured a frothy head from 11.2 ounce can that took minutes to go down in the snifter, leaving webby lacing.
The aroma has a tartness to it, sour-like.
The mouthfeel is light, the flavor, a biscuit-like character.
Smooth finish with a sweet malty aftertaste.
Nov 14, 2023The aroma has a tartness to it, sour-like.
The mouthfeel is light, the flavor, a biscuit-like character.
Smooth finish with a sweet malty aftertaste.
Reviewed by solok from California
3.89/5 rDev -6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.89/5 rDev -6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Pours a red gold color and robust, short-lived head. Enjoyable aroma of hops. Flavor is mild and dominated by hops, with some bitterness. Not as dry or effervescent as some tripels. Juicier flavor masks the taste of alcohol.
Oct 18, 2023
Triple (White) from Bières de Chimay
Beer rating:
92 out of
100 with
4724 ratings
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