Chimay

Chimay
Type of beer: Strong Ale
Container Type: 330 mL bottle
Alcohol by volume: 8.0%
Country of origin: Belgium
Rating: 81% (see below)
Number of times I've had this beer: 1st
Cost: $6.00
Tasted on: 9/2/09
Colours of label: Yellow/Black/White
Drank From: Glass

Label Reads: "Ale brewed at Scourmont Abbey", "The logo 'Trappist' certifies that this ale was brewed within the walls of an existing Trappist monastery under the control of the Trappist community. A major part of the sales revenue is used by the monks to support charitable works . The flavour of Chimay Triple comes from the aromas of fresh hops and yeast. It is best drunk at a temperature of 6º C to 8º C."

website: www.chimay.be
Best for: slipping up
Ratings:
Taste: 16/20
Flavour: 17/20
Buy again: 14/20
Aroma: 8/10
Satisfaction: 9/10
Complexity: 8/10
Intangible: 9/10

Handwritten notes: Much like me in November, this beer is best drunk at a temperature of 6º C to 8º C. This beer is very Duvel-like in the liveliness of its head and the inviting "grandma's kitchen" smell it emits. The taste intriguing and cookie-like, finishing with a hint of Vanilla. The best part of this beer is the lovely bite of alcohol it injects at the end like a nurse who says "hey--look over there!!" then jabs you with a tetanus shot. It's for the best, though. I'll take my medicine like a good boy and go to bed.

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