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

KingSlayer

Mexico

4/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.5

First time getting this beer, and still kind of new to the dubbels, but still a satisfactory experience.
App: as soon as i opened the bottle (gently) foam started to come out of the opening, poured with mild vigour revealing a nice brown caramel like colour, cloudy/ un translucent, carbonation visible, nice head with big bubbles, about 4 fingers at fist, as i said very reactive. let it rest then poured the rest. no lacing. served in a standard pint. has some sediment.

Smell: mild smell, fruity, malty, earthy, bit of alcohol.

taste: well balanced, starts sweet, progress to a little fruty bitternes, earthy and little metalic palate, medium lenght aftertaste, alcoholic but masks it. medium body.

Overall: bit strong could drink a couple without problems, tasty and full of flavor, would buy it again.

Serving type: bottle

12-20-2012 01:08:04 | More by KingSlayer

Hermanater

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-19-2013 22:55:23 | More by Hermanater

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%

05-19-2013 19:10:47 | More by mrebeka

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%

05-18-2013 21:21:03 | More by Photekut

Timbru

France

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-18-2013 14:26:02 | More by Timbru

shelby415

Oregon

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-16-2013 05:25:11 | More by shelby415

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%

05-14-2013 22:05:52 | More by AlaskanYoung

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