Chimay Blue
Chimay Blue is a Belgian beer that is brewed in a trappist monastery. I’m guessing that a trappist monastery is just a place where a bunch of drunk monks make beer brewing a religion.
When poured you immediately notice that this is a very thick beer and forms a great frothy head. Chimay is a deep, dark amber beer that is too thick for light to pass through. The smell is smoky and woody and more akin to a black beer than an amber one. Initially the taste seems bitter but is quickly masked with a rich woody flavor that has a very satisfying finish. Though the alcohol content is quite high at 9%, the rich, thick, and smooth flavor masks the alcohol very well.
This beer is best enjoyed slightly chilled. When it’s served too cold it loses some of the complexity of the flavor. This is a fantastic winter beer that would be well suited after a steak dinner. The smooth flavor is quite surprising due to the syrup like texture and woody smell, but is very pleasant. I recommend this beer to anyone who likes amber beers. Chimay Blue has a unique flavor that can’t be compared to any other type of beer.
Rating: 4
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