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 #1,251
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 becktone:
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Reviewed by becktone from Ohio

4.88/5  rDev +13.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
When poured into my glass this beer has an amazing appearance. The color is a dark brown/dark amber color and has a very large head. The head would have been bigger than 2.5 inches but I wasn't paying attention while I poured and my glass started to overflow. The beer appears to have a very full body. It also has excellent head retention, the head never gets smaller than a quarter of an inch. The head doesn't remind me of soap like any macro brew would, instead the color of the head is more of an off white/tea stain color. Its appearance also is much creamier than most heads on beer.

The smell of this beer reminds me of sparkling white grape juice. I also detect a hoppier smell behind the prevalient grape smell. As the beer warms up it is definitely easier to detect other smells and tastes, so here I wait. After waiting a bit I notice that the aroma of the beer has not become any stronger or changed that much, however it still smells extremely good.

The taste of this beer is amazing, I recommend this beer to anyone who loves beer. I can almost guarantee that you'll like it. The first thing I notice when I drink this beer is the slight bitterness that I feel on the back of my tounge, this bitterness is perfectly balanced by the sweetness/flavor of grapes that is left on the front of your tounge and in the entire mouth once the beer is swallowed. The taste of this beer is very complex, I really can't even begin to describe it except that it is amazing. Besides the sparkling white grape juice flavor and the bitterness there is a third flavor that is coming out now that the beer is getting warmer, maybe a butterscotch flavor, I can't really tell but it reminds me of the overall flavor of Leffe Blonde. I really think that this is the best beer I've ever had.

The beer feels great in the mouth it has a full body that fills up the mouth and the carbonation of this beer is perfect. The feeling of this beer is very satisfying in the mouth.

I will most definitely be buying more of this beer in the near future. I am very impressed by this beer, can't wait to buy some more of this stuff. I am very happy that I bought the one pint 9 ounce bottle after buying and drinking the small 11.2 ounce bottle. I just hope that the store I got the pint from still has some in stock. If I could I'd drink this all the time.
Oct 23, 2005
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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.
Jan 16, 2024
 
Rated: 4.3 by adosen01 from Minnesota

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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.
Dec 23, 2023
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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.
Dec 23, 2023
 
Rated: 4.53 by KeithGreatNorth from Canada (BC)

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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