Chimay Première (Red) - Bières de Chimay S.A.

DavidST

Texas

4.22/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from a 330ml bottle into a Chimay Goblet, obscure bottled date of L10-431 (have no clue what this means).

This pours a hazy, yeast dreg filled dark tea color with a large foamy tan head which seems to quickly dissipate down to a very thin layer. The smell is very sweet and malty, I also get some grapes. The feel is high carbonation, very tingly, the body is medium to light. The taste is not quite as sweet as the smell makes it seem, I get some peppery spices, some of the sweet malts, a hint of grape and figs, but a very pleasant long dry finish (excellent counterbalance to the sweetness). I do wish I knew how fresh or old this was because I do like this one.

Serving type: bottle

08-22-2011 05:01:18 | More by DavidST

beergorrilla

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -15.3%

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Photekut

Azerbaijan

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

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Timbru

France

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

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shelby415

Oregon

4/5  rDev -3.1%

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calcnerd

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-16-2013 01:18:54 | More by calcnerd

pkenkman

Estonia

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-15-2013 20:11:24 | More by pkenkman

ncstateplaya

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

05-15-2013 17:17:02 | More by ncstateplaya

Zimm

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-15-2013 17:14:48 | More by Zimm

AlaskanYoung

Alaska

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

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Hugonaut13

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

05-14-2013 13:43:03 | More by Hugonaut13

ADTaber

South Carolina

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-13-2013 23:18:41 | More by ADTaber

jkball01

Kentucky

3/5  rDev -27.4%

05-13-2013 16:18:53 | More by jkball01

jroberts8811

Missouri

4.5/5  rDev +9%

05-13-2013 03:30:04 | More by jroberts8811

Holland

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-13-2013 02:47:05 | More by Holland

TokyoCO

Colorado

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-13-2013 02:27:36 | More by TokyoCO

mikeburd1128

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-12-2013 17:51:02 | More by mikeburd1128

jl28r1

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +9%

05-12-2013 13:58:57 | More by jl28r1

Teddy-Pickles

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-12-2013 12:22:41 | More by Teddy-Pickles

GarthDanielson

New Hampshire

4.35/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Poured from a bottle into a chalice, the beer is a dark, hazed, almost opaque amber coloring with a frothy, light, yellowish head that settles in around a quarter of an inch. Steady flow of carbonation throughout. Aromas of bready backbone with a rich date and fig sweetness, tart apple highlights, and some spicy notes. Very balanced aromas. Flavors are smooth and roasty, with an apple and date sweet backbone, some cinnamon and all spice, and a slight warmth from the ABV. Extremely well balanced. The aftertaste has more of a fruit bread character to it, with sweetness and richness balanced together. Robust, full body kept light by the carbonation. Smooth, slightly warming finish that beckons you back again and again. Delicious.

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2013 01:12:26 | More by GarthDanielson

HarmonMW

Michigan

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-12-2013 00:40:40 | More by HarmonMW

MinorThreat

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-11-2013 21:23:16 | More by MinorThreat

ToddHolder

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

05-11-2013 01:28:25 | More by ToddHolder

JamesStreet

Louisiana

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

05-10-2013 21:14:21 | More by JamesStreet

bunbury

Panama

4.75/5  rDev +15%

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