Bleue (Blue)
Bières de Chimay

Bleue (Blue)Bleue (Blue)
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From:
Bières de Chimay
 
Belgium
Style:
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
Ranked #4
ABV:
9%
Score:
95
Ranked #1,249
Avg:
4.3 | pDev: 10.23%
Reviews:
2,529
Ratings:
8,371
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 14, 2024
Added:
Oct 22, 2001
Wants:
  594
Gots:
  2,195
Known as Grande Réserve in 0.75l bottles.

The Chimay Blue is a dark ale with a powerful aroma. Its complex flavor improves with passing time.
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Ratings by BeerFMAndy:
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Reviewed by BeerFMAndy from Wisconsin

4.3/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
750ml bottle split and poured into a Chimay Goblet. (I'm assuming) brewed on date of 09/08 on the cork.

A - Dark ruby brown with a good chimney of carbonation. Loose tan head that had some decent retention. *Tulip would be much better for head and aroma here.

S - Sweet malts surrounded by dark, ripe fruits and some fruity esters. Yeast, raisin, some light wheats and banana hints. Bread and a small bit of clay.

T - Strong malty sweetness with some good fruit bouquets coming up. Complex in a very subtle way but not amazing. Towards the end I added some sediment which really made it spicy.
*Poured into a Triple Karmeliet Tulip after a few sips. The Chimay Goblet with the metal ring on top imparts a metal flavor making it totally useless...

M - Smooth but with a very slight carbonation bite. Medium to full in body with just a bit of alcohol warming.

D - The alcohol hides well behind a delicate flavor that is an easy drink for this style but in the end it's not overly fantastic to me.
Apr 30, 2009
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Reviewed by BJB13 from Maryland

4.3/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
330 ml bottle poured into a Tulip.

Dark brown and clear, lively pour with a 3 finger off-white head. Lots of lace. Large malty nose, chocolate malt, raisin and prune. Taste is malty but well attenuated, dark fruit, dark sugars, mild alcohol and woody hops showing at the finish. Smooth body, easy drinking, nice ale.
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Reviewed by Lanoke12 from Michigan

4.65/5  rDev +8.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Look is beautiful dark brown. Smell is of candy and dark malt. Taste is smooth and rich. Feel is full bodied and rich. Overall, one of the best Belgian beers and a favorite. I was surprised to find it at Costco, but will be on the lookout in the future.
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Reviewed by Bluerabbitbell from Pennsylvania

4.44/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
12/23/2023, finishing up special birthday beers before Christmas!

Dark brown in the glass with a nice tan head and lots of sediment floaties.

Malty, brown bread, fig and earthy on the nose.

Deep flavors of brandied dried fruits and clove. Brown bread, prune, and slight anise. Draws the mouth like the tannins of tea. Finishes with a hint of Christmas orange pierced with cloves.
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Reviewed by ATL6245 from Georgia

5/5  rDev +16.3%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Appearance: Deep dark brown, mousse-like head with excellent retention.

Aroma: Dark fruit, herbal, earthy, figs and pruns

Flavor: Malty with dark fruit, chocolate, pepper, and licorice.

Mouthfeel: Medium to full bodied.

Overall: A robust, luxurious Trappistes Dark Ale. Complex malt base. Dark fruits, hints of chocolate, pepper, and licorice. Alcohol is superbly hidden. So much going on with it, you have to really savor it and enjoy it. The beauty of this beer is you can drink it fresh or beyond 12 months. No surprise, world class.
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Bleue (Blue) from Bières de Chimay
Beer rating: 95 out of 100 with 8371 ratings