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

JamesMN

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Uncorked a bottle giving way to a glorious smokey haze rising out of the top. Poured into a chalice, producing a 2.5 finger head that mostly dissipated over the next minute or two.

Appearance: Slightly cloudy caramel/copper color.

Aroma: Really couldn't pin down any one smell. Some malt and a little yeast in the nose. No off odors.

Taste: Bit of a hop bite up front then transitions into smooth malt and spicy flavors as it goes down. Get some notes of banana and pear. Also some spice I can't quite put my finger on. Really nice taste overall. Reminiscent of a Hefeweizen.

Mouthfeel: The slightly high carbonation makes an impact right away but fades quickly allowing for the flavor to be savored. No hint of the 7%abv, drinks like a much lighter beer.

Final Thoughts: This was the first Trappist beer I have tried. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and will be trying the other Chimay offerings. Although there is a lot of hype concerning 'Trappist' beers, Chimay Premiere does a good job of living up to it's reputation. I'm not the biggest fan of wheat beers or hefeweizens, but the average beer enthusiast should enjoy this one.

Serving type: bottle

07-13-2012 05:20:25 | More by JamesMN

jmw4437

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -3.1%

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JesseMurdock

Hawaii

4.5/5  rDev +9%

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kvnstfrd

Missouri

2/5  rDev -51.6%

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BUNZILLA

Indiana

4/5  rDev -3.1%

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Bikeboy1

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +9%

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randomNBGD

Serbia

4.5/5  rDev +9%

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Mcvs1507

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

05-22-2013 00:07:52 | More by Mcvs1507

GinsuDave

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +15%

05-21-2013 23:20:36 | More by GinsuDave

danwho

California

4.5/5  rDev +9%

05-21-2013 01:03:42 | More by danwho

johntfox

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-20-2013 22:02:38 | More by johntfox

Burkbom23

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -3.1%

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thampel09

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

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Indiana

4/5  rDev -3.1%

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Hermanater

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -3.1%

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Blindpigbiz

California

3.93/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Style/abv: dubbel/7%

Smell: dark plums and tannins withe sweet vinegar subtleties

Taste: a dark fruit bouquet with semi-spiced peppers and red grapes with hints of bitter chocolate (maltiness)

Mouthfeel: slightly effervescent

This is an awesome beer to pair with filet crostini and caramelized onions as well as any cheese that has a sour taste, like a blue or a goat cheese

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 22:42:45 | More by Blindpigbiz

MarshallMan

Kansas

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-19-2013 22:24:21 | More by MarshallMan

mrebeka

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

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birdsellam

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -15.3%

05-19-2013 18:18:21 | More by birdsellam

beergorrilla

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -15.3%

05-18-2013 22:45:39 | More by beergorrilla

Photekut

Azerbaijan

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

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Timbru

France

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

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Oregon

4/5  rDev -3.1%

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Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

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Estonia

4/5  rDev -3.1%

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