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Beer Review: Chimay Red

Sold in a brown bottle with a champagne cork in it, this unusual ale is a real classic among beer connoisseurs. Regarded by some as the finest beer in the world (but hey, so many beers, so little time!) This is actually made by Trappist Monks--one of only fives such breweries in the world. It's rich and hearty but also sweet, well balanced but interesting. It's bottle conditioned, and actually has a yeast charge added upon bottling. Chimay is one of the very few beers that actually improves with age...up to a couple years or so. Try it, you'll like it.... but warning, Bud (or even Sam Adams) will never taste the same again. -- The King

The Brewer?	Chimay	- - - - - - -	When tasted?	On or before 28 August 2001
Place of Origin?	Chimay, Baileux, Belgium	- - - - - - -	How tasted?	(unavailable)
Style of Beer?	Ale	- - - - - - -	Where tasted?	(unavailable)

Given the price tag on this legendary brew, I had high expectations heading into this review, and I was not disappointed! Of medium color and body, this beer's flavor contained light fruit notes -- a pleasant characteristic, found in some ales. The overall taste almost reminded me of some weizens or summer beers I had tried. Almost. Slightly crisp, yet smooth, this brew had neither bite nor hoppiness to speak of inside of it. This was a very drinkable ale -- very good! -- Brewmeister G

The Brewer?	Chimay	- - - - - - -	When tasted?	10 April 2002
Place of Origin?	Chimay, Baileux, Belgium	- - - - - - -	How tasted?	1 pint, 9.4 fl.oz. bottle
Style of Beer?	Ale	- - - - - - -	Where tasted?	At Brewmeister G's home

Links for this beer:

Chimay's Home Page

For more information about the SBR, please contact Brewmeister G. All fermented contributions are cheerfully accepted.