Triple (White)
Bières de Chimay

Triple (White)Triple (White)
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From:
Bières de Chimay
 
Belgium
Style:
Tripel
Ranked #13
ABV:
8%
Score:
92
Ranked #4,604
Avg:
4.14 | pDev: 10.87%
Reviews:
1,766
Ratings:
4,724
Status:
Active
Rated:
Sunday at 02:54 AM
Added:
Sep 18, 2001
Wants:
  316
Gots:
  931
Known as Cinq Cents in 0.75l bottles.

The Chimay Triple, which is the brewery’s most recent creation. It is golden in colour, and succeeds remarkably in blending mellowness and bitterness.

Chimay Triple dates back to 1966. But it was launched in 0.75l bottles 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 0.75l bottles.
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Ratings by CowsandBeer:
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Reviewed by CowsandBeer from Nebraska

3.89/5  rDev -6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
11.2 ounce stubby bottle poured into a Russian River “tion” glass. Sipped on while jamming Dimension Hatröss.

Appearance: Pours about two full fingers of bone colored thick rocky head. Very dense and sudsy. Steady stream of carbonation with a dark golden/pale amber body. A bit darker that others I’ve had in the style with that gorgeous triple head.

Aroma: Oxidized fruits with a soft orange sweetness and fleshy lemon tartness. Doughy malted barley and a bit of candi sugar. Canned fruit juice with a nice white pepper backbone.

Taste: Stars off with that nice lavender like perfume character found in other triples (Karmeliet) before leading into fleshy citrus notes and a somewhat bitter/medicinally alcoholic note. Nice honey and candi sugar sweetness with a restrained white pepper phenols. Some oxidized fruit esters hang out towards the finish.

Mf: Soft effervescence with a powdery dry finish and a glowing warmth. Odd astringency/bitterness on the tail end as well that kind of throws me for a loop.

Overall: As expected, a well-built triple that comes so close to being an outstanding example of the style. Nice frothy white head that brings to mind steamed milk and an aroma not unlike canned fruit juice. Juicier than others I’ve had with the nice peppery phenols leading into a cooling clove like sensation that ends in an awkward medicinal note. Bonus points for the juiciness and gentle white pepper. Given that odd finish though I’d say there are better options (Triple Karmeliet/St Bernardus/Gouden Carolus) out there given the high price point of the Chimay Triple ($7.00!). Worth checking out if you’re a big Chimay fan or need to try all the triples (like me) but not worth the extra few bucks.
Jul 02, 2015
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by Franziskaner from Missouri

3.94/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Dark copper colored with a hazy complexion. There’s a fingernail of off white covering half of the middle. The aroma is of fruity triple yeast and sweet Belgian malt. I’m tasting fruity triple yeast with a touch of sweet Belgian malt. The mouth is a bit boozy and dry.
Sunday at 02:54 AM
 
Rated: 4.27 by bplabernie from Michigan

Feb 18, 2024
 
Rated: 4.39 by Miles_Nilges from New York

Feb 13, 2024
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Reviewed by Saluki from Florida

4.74/5  rDev +14.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Poured cold in a frozen stemless wine glass. Appears cloudy but rich color and lasting rich, foamy very white head. Deliciously sweet and light, zero abv taste. Has every taste expected. Some acidity and a slight tartness. This is actually light beer. Puts every "light" beer to shame.

The only complaint is the price. Not sure why it's only a 92, maybe the expectations that come with price. But I rate a lot of +92s at an 85 at best so tastes do vary. Can't wait to compare side by side to an ABT12, with the Chimay Blue when I can split them with the wife. I hogged this one all to myself.
Feb 02, 2024
 
Rated: 4.24 by Supper1

Jan 30, 2024
 
Rated: 4.38 by marcrech from Brazil

Jan 13, 2024
 
Rated: 3.23 by SeanP99 from North Carolina

Jan 11, 2024
 
Rated: 4.59 by Ox8840bo from Illinois

Dec 28, 2023
 
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Rated by mpk2020 from Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Bottle from Costco
Dec 17, 2023
 
Rated: 4.58 by stfady2009 from Romania

Dec 16, 2023
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Reviewed by ATL6245 from Georgia

4.5/5  rDev +8.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Appearance: Cloudy amber, fluffy mousse-like head with excellent retention

Aroma: White grapes, herbal, floral

Flavor: White grapes and spicy, low to medium sweetness, moderate bitterness.

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied, soft, drying, moderately warming

Overall: A lighter feeling ale. Gives a sweet impression on the front end but finishes dry. Fruity esters with white grapes being most prominent. Spicy. Notably warming on the back end. Trappistes quality.
Dec 15, 2023
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Rated by Deano_53 from New York

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Tremendous
Dec 12, 2023
 
Rated: 4.69 by KeithGreatNorth from Canada (BC)

Dec 02, 2023
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Reviewed by DefenCorps from Oregon

4/5  rDev -3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Can from John's.

A clear orange with a dense white head. The nose is spicy, pungent, punchy and fruity with loads of yeasty spice and esters present. Straw, wheat, mild bubblegum, fennel, mild honey. The palate opens spicy, moderately estery with anise, dried fruit, light banana esters, and an alcohol bite. Drying, fruity, spicy finish that lingers. Tasty!
Nov 20, 2023
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Reviewed by robwired from Kansas

4.11/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
Poured a frothy head from 11.2 ounce can that took minutes to go down in the snifter, leaving webby lacing.
The aroma has a tartness to it, sour-like.
The mouthfeel is light, the flavor, a biscuit-like character.
Smooth finish with a sweet malty aftertaste.
Nov 14, 2023
 
Rated: 4.02 by eluvah from New York

Nov 11, 2023
 
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Reviewed by solok from California

3.89/5  rDev -6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Pours a red gold color and robust, short-lived head. Enjoyable aroma of hops. Flavor is mild and dominated by hops, with some bitterness. Not as dry or effervescent as some tripels. Juicier flavor masks the taste of alcohol.
Oct 18, 2023
Triple (White) from Bières de Chimay
Beer rating: 92 out of 100 with 4724 ratings