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

danieelol

Australia

4.13/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Poured into a Chimay gobley. Initially massive head eventually recedes to a still very respectable sized head. Lacing all over the glass. Nice very dark malty red colour. 4.5

S: Rich yeast smell interwoven with tropical fruits- overripe paw paw. Excellent contributions from the yeast here. Like a sourdough with bits of fruit baked in- paw paw, dates. Christmas cake. Apple skin. Also Smarties chocolates. 4.5

T: Taste is very very dry, yeasty, and minerally. There's also some metallic flavours to begin with. This is probably one of the driest beers I've ever had. It would pair exceptionally well with food I'd imagine. 4

M: Thick and syrupy. 4

D: I'd say this is a slow drinker but one has to drink it slowly to truly do justice to the flavours. It's also quite well priced. Beers like this are excellent to have with food. I will say that this beer is so dry it's almost too dry for me, and I generally love dry beers. Maybe it's the mood I'm in. 4

Serving type: bottle

01-14-2011 02:18:04 | More by danieelol

JesseMurdock

Hawaii

4.5/5  rDev +9%

05-23-2013 06:53:43 | More by JesseMurdock

kvnstfrd

Missouri

2/5  rDev -51.6%

05-23-2013 04:41:00 | More by kvnstfrd

BUNZILLA

Indiana

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-22-2013 21:59:59 | More by BUNZILLA

Bikeboy1

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +9%

05-22-2013 19:33:40 | More by Bikeboy1

randomNBGD

Serbia

4.5/5  rDev +9%

05-22-2013 19:21:12 | More by randomNBGD

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%

05-20-2013 12:48:16 | More by Burkbom23

thampel09

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-20-2013 03:47:27 | More by thampel09

spikechiquet

Indiana

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-20-2013 02:40:37 | More by spikechiquet

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