Chimay

04-19-2010, 03:15 AM

Belgium monks know how to make a great strong beer. I love Chimay. Any one else likes the Chimay beers?

Jbailey · 04-19-2010, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Entubar

Belgium monks know how to make a great strong beer. I love Chimay. Any one else likes the Chimay beers?

Not sure if I would call Chimay strong, but I do love the Red over the White or Blue. I got some bottles of 08 stuck away and going to start putting some 09's away.

kydsid · 04-19-2010, 07:19 AM

I like them all, but I am with Dave that I'll pickup the Red first and also don't think they are strong. But then again it has been going on 10 years since I drank a beer with less than 6% alcohol. Maybe that is why my cheeks are so red.

BeerAdvocate · 04-19-2010, 08:32 AM

If you like Chimay, try

Rochefort 10 and St Bernardus Abt 12

Jbailey · 04-19-2010, 08:33 AM

I will add Westmalle Trappist double (my fav) and Triple to try.

Brutus2600 · 04-19-2010, 08:38 AM

I do love some Chimay beer. If you have a place that has a good selection of cheese, look for the Chimay trappist cheese too, it's a great pairing.

As far as other strong ales go, I love Trois Pistoles by Unibroue and Three Philosophers by Ommegang. Both very excellent, smooth, and strong ales.

BlackDog · 04-19-2010, 08:49 AM

I also prefer Chimay red over the blue. I also prefer Rochefort 8 over 10. Blue and 10 seem more boozy. I bought a bottle of St Bernardus Abt 12 over the holidays, but mistakenly tried to drink it by myself. I should have waited to split it with a guest, it was too much for me to enjoy in one sitting.

BigCat · 04-19-2010, 08:55 AM

My local cigar bar has the blue and the red. I've only tried the blue and liked it, but I'll have to give the red a try next time I'm in.

CEC_Tech · 04-19-2010, 08:59 PM

I like 'em all! Costco was selling the larger blue bottles for about 8 bucks over here in Texas. Looks like they were blowing them out because everyone only wants budlight or miller when they goto Costco heh. Anyway, picked up a case and put 'em away about 6 months ago.

I had one the other day. Not bad at all!

Jbailey · 04-19-2010, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CEC_Tech

I like 'em all! Costco was selling the larger blue bottles for about 8 bucks over here in Texas. Looks like they were blowing them out because everyone only wants budlight or miller when they goto Costco heh. Anyway, picked up a case and put 'em away about 6 months ago.

I had one the other day. Not bad at all!

What the dates on those bottles of Blue?

Bubba - NJ · 04-19-2010, 09:19 PM

Um , just a little . I would love to stumble across the Chimay Cheese ,

. I've only got the Premier(red) in my cellar but will soon cellar some of the Blue just to see how it mellows if at all . Chimay changed how I look at Ale . Those Belgians really know what they're doing . Lots of good advice in this thread . Ommegang from Cooperstown , NY has a few excellent Ales , the Witte and the Dubbel are really good . Next Christmas keep your eyes out for the St.Bernardus Christmas Ale , simply amazing . Good luck !

nomadicwookie · 04-22-2010, 08:49 PM

There aren't many Belgian brews I don't like. Chimay's definitely up there. My wallet isn't too fond of it though.

04-22-2010, 08:52 PM

I like Chimay, but would prefer a St Bernardus over it.

mosesbotbol · 04-24-2010, 07:44 AM

10-15 years of aging on a Chimay 3L is a real treat.

Partagaspete · 04-24-2010, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Jbailey

I will add Westmalle Trappist double (my fav) and Triple to try.

04-29-2010, 02:17 AM

I have mainly drank the red, and some blues. I have never tried the white. How does the white compare to the red? Thanks

Patrick B · 04-29-2010, 02:55 AM

Love the stuff. Of the Belgians I've had Orval is my favorite. Damn now I need to go beer shopping!

CEC_Tech · 07-13-2010, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jbailey

What the dates on those bottles of Blue?

sorry for the long time in between replies. I didn't read the date on the bottles. I just drank 'em and enjoyed the hell outta them.

I guess when the next batch runs through costco i'll look at the dates.

mosesbotbol · 07-13-2010, 04:04 PM

Costco has gone wild with selling 750's of Beligan ales. Most are $9 each.

07-13-2010, 05:40 PM

Chimay Red is one of my favorite beers!!! Just Sayin'

04-19-2010, 03:15 AM	#1
Entubar Guest Posts: n/a	Chimay Belgium monks know how to make a great strong beer. I love Chimay. Any one else likes the Chimay beers?

04-19-2010, 07:19 AM	#3
kydsid Ditat Deus Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Among the Pines Posts: 2,361 Trading: (46)	Re: Chimay I like them all, but I am with Dave that I'll pickup the Red first and also don't think they are strong. But then again it has been going on 10 years since I drank a beer with less than 6% alcohol. Maybe that is why my cheeks are so red. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

04-19-2010, 08:32 AM	#4
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: Chimay If you like Chimay, try Rochefort 10 and St Bernardus Abt 12 __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

04-19-2010, 08:33 AM	#5
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,218 Trading: (17)	Re: Chimay I will add Westmalle Trappist double (my fav) and Triple to try. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

04-19-2010, 08:38 AM	#6
Brutus2600 Your resident lancerHO Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Brian Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,063 Trading: (46)	Re: Chimay I do love some Chimay beer. If you have a place that has a good selection of cheese, look for the Chimay trappist cheese too, it's a great pairing. As far as other strong ales go, I love Trois Pistoles by Unibroue and Three Philosophers by Ommegang. Both very excellent, smooth, and strong ales.

04-19-2010, 08:49 AM	#7
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Chimay I also prefer Chimay red over the blue. I also prefer Rochefort 8 over 10. Blue and 10 seem more boozy. I bought a bottle of St Bernardus Abt 12 over the holidays, but mistakenly tried to drink it by myself. I should have waited to split it with a guest, it was too much for me to enjoy in one sitting. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

04-19-2010, 08:55 AM	#8
BigCat My back is now unwatched. Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Colin Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 723 Trading: (5)	Re: Chimay My local cigar bar has the blue and the red. I've only tried the blue and liked it, but I'll have to give the red a try next time I'm in. __________________ "Now, I don't approve of dissipation, and I don't indulge in it either; but I haven't a particle of confidence in a man who has no redeeming petty vices." Mark Twain

04-19-2010, 08:59 PM	#9
CEC_Tech Old CS Gorilla Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Armando Location: TEXAS!!! Posts: 202 Trading: (5)	Re: Chimay I like 'em all! Costco was selling the larger blue bottles for about 8 bucks over here in Texas. Looks like they were blowing them out because everyone only wants budlight or miller when they goto Costco heh. Anyway, picked up a case and put 'em away about 6 months ago. I had one the other day. Not bad at all!

04-19-2010, 09:19 PM	#11
Bubba - NJ Deep Cherry Finish Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rolf Location: Tatooine Posts: 780 Trading: (4)	Re: Chimay Um , just a little . I would love to stumble across the Chimay Cheese , . I've only got the Premier(red) in my cellar but will soon cellar some of the Blue just to see how it mellows if at all . Chimay changed how I look at Ale . Those Belgians really know what they're doing . Lots of good advice in this thread . Ommegang from Cooperstown , NY has a few excellent Ales , the Witte and the Dubbel are really good . Next Christmas keep your eyes out for the St.Bernardus Christmas Ale , simply amazing . Good luck ! __________________ Royale with cheese

04-22-2010, 08:49 PM	#12
nomadicwookie Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 236 Trading: (7)	Re: Chimay There aren't many Belgian brews I don't like. Chimay's definitely up there. My wallet isn't too fond of it though.

04-22-2010, 08:52 PM	#13
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Chimay I like Chimay, but would prefer a St Bernardus over it.

04-24-2010, 07:44 AM	#14
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Chimay 10-15 years of aging on a Chimay 3L is a real treat. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

04-29-2010, 02:17 AM	#16
Entubar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Chimay I have mainly drank the red, and some blues. I have never tried the white. How does the white compare to the red? Thanks

04-29-2010, 02:55 AM	#17
Patrick B Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 713 Trading: (6)	Re: Chimay Love the stuff. Of the Belgians I've had Orval is my favorite. Damn now I need to go beer shopping!

07-13-2010, 04:04 PM	#19
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Chimay Costco has gone wild with selling 750's of Beligan ales. Most are $9 each. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

07-13-2010, 05:40 PM	#20
dubnick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Chimay Chimay Red is one of my favorite beers!!! Just Sayin'