Chimay - Triple (White)

Chimay Blanche (White), with its typical golden color, its slightly hazy appearance and its fine head is especially characterized by its aroma which results from an agreeable combination of fresh hops and yeast. The beer's flavor, as sensed in the mouth, comes from the smell of hops: above all it is the fruity notes of muscat and raisins that give this beer a particularly attractive aroma. The aroma complements the touch of bitterness. There is no acidity, but an after-bitterness which melts in the mouth. This top fermented Trappist beer, re fermented in the bottle, is not pasteurized..

I had this brew with an old friend in Jacksonville, FL back in June of 2009.  We sampled several big beers this evening all of which are on the blog site.  

The ABV is 8.0 and the IBU rating is ??.  
Style - Triple
Glass to use - Snifter, Tulip or Goblet.

Delivery 330ml bottle.

Can be cellared for long periods, under the proper conditions.

The Pour - Pours a cloudy orange/brown color with a white head that last.  Good lacing.
Aroma - Sweet, fruity like bananas.
Taste - Citrus fruit, some hops and honey.
Mouth Feel - High carbonation which is typical, fuzzy.
Drinkable - The alcohol is hidden well.  Though this is my least favorite of the three Chimay's it is still a good choice.

This beer gets a Duper rating of B.

BeerAdvocate Rating =A

Ratebeer Rating =100

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