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

TRICKYD1CK

France

4.45/5  rDev +3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Bought for 1.65 Euro at the supermarket across the street from me in Paris.
330ml bottle poured into a snifter glass.

A - Dark brown color, though slightly lighter than the near-blackness of the St. Bernardus 12 or Rochefort 10. Head is an off-white / very pale tan that is moderately thick and lasts pretty long for a beer of its style.

S - Sweetness, hops, alcohol

T - Strong alcohol flavor here masks some of its other flavors. Though the smell is sweet, the taste definitely has more spiciness to it than sweetness. Not as fruity as most other Trappist beers, but some dark, dried fruit can be detected.

M - Thick mouthfeel (but not too thick like some porters and stouts can be) with quite a bit of creamy bubbliness to it. Pretty perfect IMO.

O - Very nice, strong beer. Great for unwinding if you've had a bad day like I have today.

Serving type: bottle

09-20-2011 19:05:44 | More by TRICKYD1CK

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

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clubarsky91

California

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

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gamanley

Connecticut

4.75/5  rDev +10%

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Serbia

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

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Mcvs1507

Indiana

4/5  rDev -7.4%

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pin

Australia

4/5  rDev -7.4%

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MrMcGibblets

Illinois

4/5  rDev -7.4%

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apasternak

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

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CosmoHopHead

Kansas

4/5  rDev -7.4%

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joejost

New York

3.5/5  rDev -19%

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qubit01

New Mexico

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

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Kmat10

Alberta (Canada)

4/5  rDev -7.4%

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SpAiReArGsEonNE

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -24.8%

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drgonzo2k2

California

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

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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

Chingringo

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-19-2013 19:56:10 | More by Chingringo

ShawnMH

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -13.2%

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Photekut

Azerbaijan

3.75/5  rDev -13.2%

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jono0101

Missouri

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

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Timbru

France

4/5  rDev -7.4%

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Michigan

5/5  rDev +15.7%

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West Virginia

4/5  rDev -7.4%

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Washington

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

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