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

douggoodavage

Virginia

4.7/5  rDev +13.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Serving Type: A 750ml bottle at 49 degrees F poured hard into a pint glass.

Appearance: Nice very cloudy rich amber color with a touch of mahogany tint. Chunks of dark yeast settle slowly on the bottom of the glass.
A thick foamy head starts at three fingers and quickly reduces to 3/8". Thick lacing sticks to glass but does not last.

Smell: Honey, hops ,cloves, yeast, oak, apricots, & alcohol. Very complex and satisfying.

Taste: A nice balance of malt & hops. Tangy and sweet. Crisp citrus, spice and carbonation hits your tongue first, then honey, bread & cloves. The experiance then finishes with a mild hoppy lemon peel flavor that last long after you finish drinking it. World class brew very well done.

Mouthfeel: Medium body, nicely carbonated, foams up nicely on your tongue.

Drinkability: This smooth and complex brew made by Monks is an awesome experiance. I could drink only this beer for months at a time and be totaly satisfied. The cost may make this difficult but remember that a major part of their sales proceeds goes to support the great charitable works of the monastery. What a great deal: drink world class beer, get a nice beer buzz and help the poor!

Serving type: bottle

02-07-2009 00:25:55 | More by douggoodavage

Waveoff

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -3.1%

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New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

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BlackSpark

Portugal

3.5/5  rDev -15.3%

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BlueMoon10

Mississippi

3.25/5  rDev -21.3%

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steevbr

Illinois

4/5  rDev -3.1%

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emistz

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

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AnimalLecter

Spain

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

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desint

Belgium

4/5  rDev -3.1%

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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%

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GinsuDave

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +15%

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danwho

California

4.5/5  rDev +9%

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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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spikechiquet

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%

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