Chimay Blue

Chimay Blue
Chimay
Belgian Strong Dark Ale
9% ABV

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IBUs?

11.2 oz bottle with no freshness date poured into a Gouden Carolus chalice.


Appearance 3.5/5
Slightly hazy, burnt reddish brown with a tan to light brown head that's not rocky like a typical Belgian ale, but is dense and creamy nonetheless. The head retention is decent but lacing is disappointing.

Aroma 3.5/5
Warm and sweet aroma with hints of brown sugar, and caramel. Of course, the usual suspects are present but still the aroma is largely nondescript.

Taste 3.5/5
Nothing overpowering, contrary to what I expected. Nice malt character but overall weak; fruit, spice, and bitterness for the most part. The bitterness could certainly be from hops but has the slightly burnt sugar character of caramel to it.

Mouthfeel 4/5
Medium body; medium carbonation, that is prickly at times. Sweet to medium finish with a long aftertaste of fruit, malt, and spice.

Drinkability 4.5/5
Classic Belgian deceptiveness to it. Some alcohol warmth but alcohol can't be smelled or tasted. Very well done, in the manner only Belgians can!

Other
Certainly good, but many other beers are deserving of being in top-100 in my opinion!