Chimay Grande Réserve (Blue) - Bières de Chimay S.A.

JamesMN

Minnesota

3.98/5  rDev -7.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: Murky dark brown with a fizzy tan head. Pretty good head retention.

Aroma: Some ripe black cherry, dark malt, and hints of yeast and alcohol.

Taste: Flavor is very light for the appearance. Nice dark malt character but lets some dark fruit notes through. Much sweeter than I was expecting but definitely not overly sweet. Aftertaste starts wet and then dries as the flavor turns a little darker and the alcohol warmth becomes apparent. Not hugely complex but satisfying.

Mouthfeel: Really effervescent like a soda. Between thin and medium in body but never watery. Good drinkability.

Final Thoughts: I definitely enjoyed this one, it didn't blow me away or anything but it is very good. Would I drink it again? If it was offered to me, yes.

Serving type: bottle

12-09-2012 03:43:07 | More by JamesMN

Mike151014

South Carolina

4.75/5  rDev +10%

05-23-2013 12:08:38 | More by Mike151014

kvnstfrd

Missouri

2/5  rDev -53.7%

05-23-2013 04:41:23 | More by kvnstfrd

Isotope

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-23-2013 02:48:10 | More by Isotope

DetroitHopster

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-22-2013 22:04:32 | More by DetroitHopster

BUNZILLA

Indiana

4/5  rDev -7.4%

05-22-2013 21:59:44 | More by BUNZILLA

Rdc67

Kentucky

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-22-2013 20:21:33 | More by Rdc67

Bikeboy1

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -7.4%

05-22-2013 19:33:20 | More by Bikeboy1

SpdKilz

Illinois

4/5  rDev -7.4%

05-22-2013 13:15:11 | More by SpdKilz

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

05-22-2013 03:21:13 | More by SmellsofMahagony

clubarsky91

California

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-22-2013 03:04:51 | More by clubarsky91

gamanley

Connecticut

4.75/5  rDev +10%

05-22-2013 03:00:59 | More by gamanley

randomNBGD

Serbia

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

05-22-2013 00:46:57 | More by randomNBGD

Mcvs1507

Indiana

4/5  rDev -7.4%

05-22-2013 00:07:19 | More by Mcvs1507

pin

Australia

4/5  rDev -7.4%

05-22-2013 00:01:04 | More by pin

MrMcGibblets

Illinois

4/5  rDev -7.4%

05-21-2013 23:56:36 | More by MrMcGibblets

apasternak

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-21-2013 23:42:01 | More by apasternak

CosmoHopHead

Kansas

4/5  rDev -7.4%

05-21-2013 04:45:51 | More by CosmoHopHead

joejost

New York

3.5/5  rDev -19%

05-21-2013 01:31:42 | More by joejost

qubit01

New Mexico

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-20-2013 15:33:21 | More by qubit01

Kmat10

Alberta (Canada)

4/5  rDev -7.4%

05-20-2013 03:55:53 | More by Kmat10

SpAiReArGsEonNE

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -24.8%

05-20-2013 02:40:53 | More by SpAiReArGsEonNE

drgonzo2k2

California

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

05-19-2013 23:24:54 | More by drgonzo2k2

Blindpigbiz

California

4.11/5  rDev -4.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Chimay blue grand reserve '11

Style/abv: quadruple/9%

Smell: dark leather and oak

Taste: scotch-like spice with an oaky sweetness adjunct with luxuriously sweet dark cocoa and cream--toast and black licorice are other notable flavors

This beer pairs impeccably well with beniges and a scoop of vanilla bean on top with mocha and blueberry drizzle; it's also great with gourmet burgers and bacon

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 23:05:00 | More by Blindpigbiz

Hermanater

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-19-2013 22:56:04 | More by Hermanater