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

bigman147

New Hampshire

4.1/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: Appearance is dark auburn color with garnet hues. A dark brown yeast particles settle in the bottom of glass. Head is dark, tan and heavy 1-2 inches. It lingered in the glass and lacing was apparent.

Aroma: Smells of dark malt and slight chocolate. Slight hop spiciness and pleasant alcohol notes that warm the senses in preparation.

Taste: The taste is less pronounced than the aroma. Taste is of malt and dark fruits (dates and figs). A slight caramel note. As the beer warms the alcohol becomes more balanced on the tongue.

Mouthfeel: Slightly creamy with good carbonation. A little cloying and syrupy but not to the point that its a negative.

Overall, this is a very drinkable beer. I like the balance of malt and hops. The alcohol is pleasant and not overpowering. I could imagine this beer would balance out a little more as it ages.

Serving type: bottle

07-12-2006 00:29:20 | More by bigman147

Photekut

Azerbaijan

3.75/5  rDev -13.2%

05-18-2013 21:15:40 | More by Photekut

jono0101

Missouri

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

05-18-2013 16:00:18 | More by jono0101

Timbru

France

4/5  rDev -7.4%

05-18-2013 14:25:49 | More by Timbru

GinsuDave

Michigan

5/5  rDev +15.7%

05-18-2013 01:12:40 | More by GinsuDave

EricClayton

West Virginia

4/5  rDev -7.4%

05-17-2013 19:22:59 | More by EricClayton

irishgreensoda

Washington

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-17-2013 18:24:42 | More by irishgreensoda

ajtorres311

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -13.2%

05-17-2013 15:54:48 | More by ajtorres311

Robert_Ray

Arizona

4.75/5  rDev +10%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

There is no perfect beer or ale! But this one is close. A true gift of God made by his servants. Bought a 750ml for about $15. Worth every penny. The Blue is a real treat. Better to leave in the glass a few minutes and let it start to warm a bit to release all of its potential and some of the CO2. Smooth as silk and full mouth feel with a hint of the strong alcohol content. Add this one to your bucket list.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 02:47:11 | More by Robert_Ray

jrohrbacher

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

05-16-2013 23:57:23 | More by jrohrbacher

swh1972

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

05-16-2013 23:04:18 | More by swh1972

carlosega

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

05-16-2013 20:23:49 | More by carlosega

Westuh

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

05-16-2013 18:31:48 | More by Westuh

Jade

Ohio

3/5  rDev -30.6%

05-16-2013 01:49:00 | More by Jade

kohlsm

Texas

4/5  rDev -7.4%

05-16-2013 00:42:16 | More by kohlsm

bbfc

Colorado

4/5  rDev -7.4%

05-16-2013 00:17:33 | More by bbfc

inanity

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +10%

05-15-2013 23:23:22 | More by inanity

311Reeves

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -13.2%

05-15-2013 20:52:23 | More by 311Reeves

pkenkman

Estonia

4/5  rDev -7.4%

05-15-2013 20:11:37 | More by pkenkman

gfap61

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

05-15-2013 20:01:22 | More by gfap61

Zimm

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -7.4%

05-15-2013 17:27:29 | More by Zimm

Bustersuess

New York

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-14-2013 19:08:59 | More by Bustersuess

djura

Serbia

3.33/5  rDev -22.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

A - Chestnut brown to orange color,almost no foam,huge carbonation. Color is really beautiful.

S - Very weak aromas,some caramel and dark fruits.

T/M - Lots of bubbles in the mouth,low bitterness,caramel,chocolate,fruits,but nothing too high. Sweet and warm taste,you could feel alcohol,but it is good balanced,so it is better then average strong ales.

O - I am disappointed,but important is that this beer is high quality product. It is not by my taste. Also,this is like Champagne of beers. Very refreshing carbonation in it.

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2013 18:38:47 | More by djura

hatfulofhollow

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -7.4%

05-13-2013 16:08:51 | More by hatfulofhollow

apanloco

Sweden

5/5  rDev +15.7%

05-13-2013 09:39:39 | More by apanloco