Chimay 150 is a strong, blond beer that is refreshing and fruity, tasty and intense. Its mint, bergamot, lime and eucalyptus aromas will take you on a surprising journey. Its delicate hints of rosemary and clove go perfectly with the subtle floral notes, enhanced by a touch of invigorating ginger. Its mellow, rounded body and smoky, spicy flavour are typical of Chimay beers, and will leave you with an exquisitely sophisticated aftertaste.
A bit of history
Chimay 150 was brewed for the first time in 2012, as a limited edition (150,000 bottles), for the brewery’s 150th anniversary.
Perfect pairing
Chimay 150 goes perfectly with every Chimay cheeses but particularly with the Grande Réserve.
Wheel of flavors
Color
Amber
Blond
Brown
Dark brown
Light
Beer look
Cloudy
Limpid
Foam look
Creamy
Thin
Characteristics
Colour
Pale gold
Smell/Flavour
Very rich and floral
Aroma
Hint of dried fruit and spices
Mouthfeel
Balanced with lots of body and a refreshing, subtle aftertaste
Foam
Compact white
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An authentic trappist beer
Chimay 150 is a strong, blond beer that is refreshing and fruity, tasty and intense. Its mint, bergamot, lime and eucalyptus aromas will take you on a surprising journey. Its delicate hints of rosemary and clove go perfectly with the subtle floral notes, enhanced by a touch of invigorating ginger. Its mellow, rounded body and smoky, spicy flavour are typical of Chimay beers, and will leave you with an exquisitely sophisticated aftertaste.
A bit of history
Chimay 150 was brewed for the first time in 2012, as a limited edition (150,000 bottles), for the brewery’s 150th anniversary.
Perfect pairing
Chimay 150 goes perfectly with every Chimay cheeses but particularly with the Grande Réserve.
Our different formats
33 cl
75 cl
Chimay Triple
8% vol. alc. - Tasting 6°-8°
An authentic trappist beer
Chimay Triple has an appealing golden hue majestically crowned by an imposing white head. Its smell immediately reveals the deep complexity of this beer. Its rich fruity taste strikes a harmonious balance with floral notes and elegant nuances of spices thanks to yeast with a strong character. A subtle smoky aroma with a hint of vanilla form a pleasant contrast with the sweet malt. Its flavour is just as sensational, with its velvety mouth feel perfectly counterbalanced by just the right amount of bitterness from the hop. Orange peel and red apple deliver a refined aftertaste
A bit of history
Chimay Triple dates back to 1966. But it was launched in 75cl bottle for the 500th anniversary of the principality of Chimay in 1986. This is why it is also known under the name of “Cinq cents” (meaning 500) in 75cl bottle.
Perfect pairing
Chimay Triple goes perfectly with every Chimay cheeses but particularly with the Vieux Chimay.
Wheel of flavors
Color
Amber
Blond
Brown
Dark brown
Light
Beer look
Cloudy
Limpid
Foam look
Creamy
Thin
An authentic trappist beer
Chimay Triple has an appealing golden hue majestically crowned by an imposing white head. Its smell immediately reveals the deep complexity of this beer. Its rich fruity taste strikes a harmonious balance with floral notes and elegant nuances of spices thanks to yeast with a strong character. A subtle smoky aroma with a hint of vanilla form a pleasant contrast with the sweet malt. Its flavour is just as sensational, with its velvety mouth feel perfectly counterbalanced by just the right amount of bitterness from the hop. Orange peel and red apple deliver a refined aftertaste
A bit of history
Chimay Triple dates back to 1966. But it was launched in 75cl bottle for the 500th anniversary of the principality of Chimay in 1986. This is why it is also known under the name of “Cinq cents” (meaning 500) in 75cl bottle.
Perfect pairing
Chimay Triple goes perfectly with every Chimay cheeses but particularly with the Vieux Chimay.
Our different formats
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33 cl
75 cl
1,5 L
Chimay Gold
4.8% vol. alc. - Tasting 6°-8°
An authentic trappist beer
As its name suggests, Chimay Gold has an intense and appealing golden hue, with a tight, creamy head. Its aromas combine a wide range of fresh spicy and floral notes with an emphasis on citrus and fiery clove. Its flavour is well rounded with a deliciously sweet mouth feel and a perfectly balanced bitter taste. The lower alcohol content of Chimay Gold does nothing to diminish its flavour, distinguished by an exhilarating smell of refreshing coriander and refined hop. Its spicy flavour lingers well into the light dry aftertaste as the perfect conclusion to this elevated tasting experience
A bit of history
For long, it was reserved for the monastic community.
Perfect pairing
Chimay Gold goes perfectly with every Chimay cheeses but particularly with the Poteaupré.
Wheel of flavors
Color
Amber
Blond
Brown
Dark brown
Light
Beer look
Cloudy
Limpid
Foam look
Creamy
Thin
An authentic trappist beer
As its name suggests, Chimay Gold has an intense and appealing golden hue, with a tight, creamy head. Its aromas combine a wide range of fresh spicy and floral notes with an emphasis on citrus and fiery clove. Its flavour is well rounded with a deliciously sweet mouth feel and a perfectly balanced bitter taste. The lower alcohol content of Chimay Gold does nothing to diminish its flavour, distinguished by an exhilarating smell of refreshing coriander and refined hop. Its spicy flavour lingers well into the light dry aftertaste as the perfect conclusion to this elevated tasting experience
A bit of history
For long, it was reserved for the monastic community.
Perfect pairing
Chimay Gold goes perfectly with every Chimay cheeses but particularly with the Poteaupré.
Our different formats
Tap
33 cl
75 cl
Chimay Red
7% vol. alc. - Tasting 10°-12°
An authentic trappist beer
It's beautiful brown colour is awash with hues ranging from smoldering copper to deep ruby. It's balanced blend of generous fruity flavours and toffee pleases every palate. A succession of ripe fruits such as orange, peach and apricot is paired exquisitely with sweet malty flavours such as nougat and biscuit. Its refreshing minerality and smooth bitterness complete the palette of flavours. The delightful pairing of aromas and flavours lingers well into the aftertaste and leaves the mouth eagerly anticipating the next sip.
A bit of history
Chimay Red was brewed for the first time in 1862. It is the oldest of the Chimay trappist beers, hence its “Première” appellation in a 75cl bottle.
Perfect pairing
Chimay Red goes perfectly with every Chimay cheeses but particularly with the Grand Chimay.
Wheel of flavors
Color
Amber
Blond
Brown
Dark brown
Light
Beer look
Cloudy
Limpid
Foam look
Creamy
Thin
An authentic trappist beer
It's beautiful brown colour is awash with hues ranging from smoldering copper to deep ruby. It's balanced blend of generous fruity flavours and toffee pleases every palate. A succession of ripe fruits such as orange, peach and apricot is paired exquisitely with sweet malty flavours such as nougat and biscuit. Its refreshing minerality and smooth bitterness complete the palette of flavours. The delightful pairing of aromas and flavours lingers well into the aftertaste and leaves the mouth eagerly anticipating the next sip.
A bit of history
Chimay Red was brewed for the first time in 1862. It is the oldest of the Chimay trappist beers, hence its “Première” appellation in a 75cl bottle.
Perfect pairing
Chimay Red goes perfectly with every Chimay cheeses but particularly with the Grand Chimay.
Our different formats
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33 cl
75 cl
1,5 L
Chimay Blue
9% vol. alc. - Tasting 10°-12°
An authentic trappist beer
The beautiful warm, dark hues of Chimay Blue and its compact light-brown head put on a spectacular show. This beer is without a shadow of a doubt a match made in heaven between luscious fruity aromas and delicious chocolate. It begins with a light sweet note before the creamy caramel transitions to a soft Mocha combined with an intense spicy taste, culminating in a delicious candied fruit finish. The delicious overall flavour develops into a pleasant lingering aftertaste, triggering a subtle warm feeling and the sensation of pure chocolate.
A bit of history
It was in 1948 that Father Théodore began the first tests with the new yeast. In 1954, the Spéciale Noël Christmas beer was sold for the end of year festivities only. In 1956, it became the "blue capsule", available throughout the year and an essential element of the range of Chimay beers.
Chimay Blue has an incredible aging capacity. This is why it is also called "Grande Réserve" in the 75cl bottle.
Perfect pairing
Chimay Bleue goes perfectly with every Chimay cheese but particularly with the Chimay à la bière rouge.
Wheel of flavors
Color
Amber
Blond
Brown
Dark brown
Light
Beer look
Cloudy
Limpid
Foam look
Creamy
Thin
An authentic trappist beer
The beautiful warm, dark hues of Chimay Blue and its compact light-brown head put on a spectacular show. This beer is without a shadow of a doubt a match made in heaven between luscious fruity aromas and delicious chocolate. It begins with a light sweet note before the creamy caramel transitions to a soft Mocha combined with an intense spicy taste, culminating in a delicious candied fruit finish. The delicious overall flavour develops into a pleasant lingering aftertaste, triggering a subtle warm feeling and the sensation of pure chocolate.
A bit of history
It was in 1948 that Father Théodore began the first tests with the new yeast. In 1954, the Spéciale Noël Christmas beer was sold for the end of year festivities only. In 1956, it became the "blue capsule", available throughout the year and an essential element of the range of Chimay beers.
Chimay Blue has an incredible aging capacity. This is why it is also called "Grande Réserve" in the 75cl bottle.
Perfect pairing
Chimay Bleue goes perfectly with every Chimay cheese but particularly with the Chimay à la bière rouge.
Our different formats
Tap
33 cl
75 cl
1,5 L
3 L
6 L
Grande Réserve barrel fermented
10.5% vol. alc. - Tasting 10°-12°
Grande Réserve barrel fermented
Chimay Bleue is a dark beer that gets better over the years. It combines aromas of fruit and chocolate, which transform into a sweet mocha with a spicy character.
Since 2015, Chimay has been honoring an ancestral method; proceed to a second fermentation of the Chimay Blue in wooden barrels.
This method provides exceptional flavors and a complex taste that varies according to the type of barrel used. This beer also goes through a third fermentation in the bottle.
The Grande Réserve barrel fermented is placed in a black bottle to improve the aging potential of the product. It is even better to taste with its special glass.
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Wheel of flavors
Color
Amber
Blond
Brown
Dark brown
Light
Beer look
Cloudy
Limpid
Foam look
Creamy
Thin
Wheel of flavors
Color
Amber
Blond
Brown
Dark brown
Light
Beer look
Cloudy
Limpid
Foam look
Creamy
Thin
Wheel of flavors
Color
Amber
Blond
Brown
Dark brown
Light
Beer look
Cloudy
Limpid
Foam look
Creamy
Thin
Wheel of flavors
Color
Amber
Blond
Brown
Dark brown
Light
Beer look
Cloudy
Limpid
Foam look
Creamy
Thin
Wheel of flavors
Color
Amber
Blond
Brown
Dark brown
Light
Beer look
Cloudy
Limpid
Foam look
Creamy
Thin
Wheel of flavors
Color
Amber
Blond
Brown
Dark brown
Light
Beer look
Cloudy
Limpid
Foam look
Creamy
Thin
Wheel of flavors
Color
Amber
Blond
Brown
Dark brown
Light
Beer look
Cloudy
Limpid
Foam look
Creamy
Thin
Wheel of flavors
Color
Amber
Blond
Brown
Dark brown
Light
Beer look
Cloudy
Limpid
Foam look
Creamy
Thin
WHISKY EDITION
On the nose, we can clearly distinguish floral and fruity scents: violet and elderflower rub shoulders with aromas of banana and pear brandy. On the palate, this bouquet is completed by notes of coconut and vanilla coming from the oak, punctuated by subtle undertones of caramel and chocolate. The whole gives a pleasantly surprising roundness. The initial sweetness of the beer is counterbalanced by the generously present alcohol. Then, the sweet character of the beer blossoms, with a lingering finish.
RUM EDITION
Rum is a perfect match for the deliciously complex Chimay Grande Réserve, adding an amazing tropical twist to the mix. Aromas of dried fruit, apricot and peach combine beautifully with this beer’s intense caramel, chocolatey flavour. Bold oak, vanilla, orange and brown candy sugar, the typical accents delivered by rum casks, are layered with subtle notes of hazelnut and almond. The aftertaste has ripe banana and a surprising aromatic burst of spice bread. A superb assemblage, with the distinct and elegant aroma of rum as a backbone.
27% french oak
49% american oak
24% rum
ARMAGNAC EDITION
The beer boasts a deep dark brown colour. On the nose, a soothing waft of vanilla on a rich foundation of sweet caramel and dark chocolate, associated with a discrete touch of Armagnac.
On the palate, we discover a perfect balance gives room to the fruity aromas. In the aftertaste, we value tannin from the wood and the sweeter malt flavours.
28% of Armagnac
24% of french oak
48% of american oak
OAK EDITION
Soft vanilla notes hit the nose first and unleash a wave of fruity and spicy aromas that blow the taster away. A sublime hint of orange gives the beer a pleasant citrus accent as the perfect match for the sweet caramel. There is also room for a floral undertone with camomile, crowned by a subtle touch of pomegranate and a dash of almond liqueur. A brilliant combination of delicious apricot and candied fruit with creamy mocha epitomises the full-bodied complexity of the beer. The aftertaste also packs a delicious punch, with an astounding spicy kick and a refreshing taste of green apple.
40% french oak
60% american oak
WHISKY EDITION
To the eye, an intense brown beer, with bright glints and creamy foam.
On the nose, woody notes and delicate hints of pears as well as plums.
On the palate, the barrel-ageing provides bread crust, roasting and smoky aromas, enhanced by a touch of honey and vanilla.
34% french oak
41% american oak
25% Whisky
RUM EDITION
On the eye, the beer boasts a deep brown robe with a bright glint. Its extremely fine and smooth foam also possesses a slight shade of cream.
On the nose, notes of vanilla, marzipan and wood are equally predominant. On the palate, the woodiness cloaks the bread crust, roasting, rum aromas and empyreumatical notes
This edition boasts an excellent blend of the characters of Chimay Blue and Rum.
A balance between roundness and power that will be appreciated at best between 6 months and 1 year after its bottling.
36% french oak
42% american oak
22% rum
COGNAC EDITION
On the eye, the beer boasts a deep brown robe with a bright glint. Its extremely fine and smooth foam also possesses a slight shade of cream. On the nose, notes of black tea, jasmine and wood are equally predominant. On the palate, the woodiness cloaks the bread crust, roasting, mocha and Cognac aromas as well as the empyreumatical notes. This edition boasts an excellent blend of the characters of Chimay Blue and Cognac.
For this second batch, a mixture of barrels has been used.
38% of French oak
22% of American oak
22% of cognac barrels
18% of chestnut
100% OAK AGED
This vintage beer has a woody aroma with a few mild notes of vanilla. It also reveals ester aromas (banana, pear, apricot).
To the palate, it is a rounded, creamy beer. Amongst its sweet and roasted accents, it shows perfect balance, despite a higher alcohol content than its predecessor. Its refined sparkling properties add the finishing touch to the unique character of an exceptional product.
64% of the oak-barrels are sourced from France and 36% from America. This batch n°1 is 10% alc. vol.
Our different formats
37,5 cl (except for the 2015 oak edition)
75 cl
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The various ingredients are mixed in the mash tun: water, drawn only from the two wells within the Abbey precincts, and ground malt (barley germinated then dried). For the starch in the grain to be transformed into fermentable sugars, the liquid is brought to various different temperatures at set intervals.
2 - FILTERING THE WORT
The liquid is then filtered to separate the spent grain (insoluble husks and residues) from the wort. (At this stage in the production process, the liquid cannot yet be called beer). The spent grain makes first-class cattle fodder. Local farmers come along to collect it for their cows, whose milk is used to make … Chimay cheese!
3 - BOILING
The wort is then boiled at 100°C. This is when the hops are added. A second batch of hops is put in at the end of the boiling process to bring out the bitterness and aroma of the beer. This boiling process makes the wort sterile.
4 - CLARIFYING AND COOLING
The wort is clarified in the centrifuge to remove the solid elements, and then cooled before being transferred to the fermentation vats.
5 - FERMENTATION
The wort is then sent to the fermentation vats. After three to five days, a liquid is produced which may be called ‘beer’. Because this fermentation takes place at a temperature between 18 and 32°C and the yeast rises to the surface of the fermented beer, this is known as ‘high fermentation’.
6 - CENTRIFUGING AND COOLING
As the wort ferments, the yeast multiplies. The surplus therefore has to be removed. To do this, the beer is centrifuged and then cooled. The yeast residue is recovered, dried and compressed to form the famous Trappist beer yeast tablets rich in vitamin B and vitamin H and recommended as a potent natural dietary supplement.
7 - STORAGE
The beer is than kept in a storage vat for a few days at a temperature close to 0°C. This process removes the final solid residues still found in the beer.
8 - PREPARATION AND BOTTLING
After the storage process, the beer is flat, clear and bright. Fresh yeast is therefore added at this stage to achieve the correct alcohol content and sparkle. The beer is then taken by tanker to the bottling plant at Baileux.
9 - BOTTLING
Once the yeast has been added, the beer is bottled at the rate of 55,000 units an hour. Its foam and sparkle are obtained thanks to the oldest and most natural process possible: second fermentation in the bottle. The liquid is totally ‘flat’ when it is bottled. This additional maturation process is triggered by adding sugar and yeast before bottling – a real ‘champagne method’ which takes three weeks. It produces carbon dioxide saturation while making the beer even easier to digest and enhancing its alcohol content, thereby refining its personality.
10 - REFERMENTATION
After bottling, the beer is kept at a stable temperature and humidity for 21 days, until the refermentation in the bottle is complete. This is when the Chimay maturation process begins. Connoisseurs maintain that this process can be extended for several years, but that’s another story.
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The expertise
of the monks and the region's farmers
Our Trappist cheeses owe their distinctive flavor to the knowledge passed down by generations of monks and to the quality of the milk collected by the Coferme cooperative from the Chimay region’s farmers.
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