Chimay 150th Anniversary - Thoughts?

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  1. Groenebeor

    Groenebeor Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2009 California

    I'm tempted to pick one up, my local place has 7+ cases of the stuff. For $22.99 for a 750ml, it's a little pricy. Has anyone else had any, and what did you think? Is it worth getting, or should I pass?
     
    #1 Groenebeor, Dec 5, 2012
  2. Levitation

    Levitation Initiate (0) Aug 7, 2009 California

    isn't this the same as the normal recipe but with a special label?
     
    #2 Levitation, Dec 5, 2012
  3. CommanderOfAwesome

    CommanderOfAwesome Initiate (0) Aug 30, 2012 California

    If you don't pick it up this time, no biggie. Just wait another 150 yrs for the 300th Anniversary.
     
    #3 CommanderOfAwesome, Dec 5, 2012
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  4. BTPete

    BTPete Savant (1,009) Jan 28, 2009 New York
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    #4 BTPete, Dec 5, 2012
  5. BTPete

    BTPete Savant (1,009) Jan 28, 2009 New York
    Society

    If this is true maybe I won't grab one!
     
    #5 BTPete, Dec 5, 2012
  6. Groenebeor

    Groenebeor Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2009 California

    From what I understand, it's like a weird mix between a trippel and a saison of sorts.
     
    #6 Groenebeor, Dec 5, 2012
  7. Phyl21ca

    Phyl21ca Grand Pooh-Bah (5,304) Jun 26, 2003 Canada (QC)
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    I really enjoyed it. Should buy Chimay more often
     
    #7 Phyl21ca, Dec 5, 2012
  8. Groenebeor

    Groenebeor Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2009 California

    Does it taste any different than their normal trippel?
     
    #8 Groenebeor, Dec 5, 2012
  9. cbeer88

    cbeer88 Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2007 Massachusetts

    It's different - stronger. (10% vs 8%)

    I have a very hard time paying $25 for a tripel in concept, particularly one that is only getting decent reviews. This one will probably linger on shelves for a very long time given the cost, so no rush...
     
    #9 cbeer88, Dec 5, 2012
  10. Levitation

    Levitation Initiate (0) Aug 7, 2009 California

    my bad. i'm clearly thinking of a different beer. sorry op.
     
    #10 Levitation, Dec 5, 2012
  11. Groenebeor

    Groenebeor Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2009 California

    So it's likely places will put it on a rather nice sale in the next month or so?
     
    #11 Groenebeor, Dec 5, 2012
  12. ImperialStoat

    ImperialStoat Initiate (0) May 20, 2009 Ireland

    Decent? It has a 91.
     
    #12 ImperialStoat, Dec 5, 2012
  13. 77black_ships

    77black_ships Initiate (0) Dec 4, 2012 Belgium

    This is a different beer & new beer not one of the regular Chimay’s relabelled.
    I have had one – I wasn’t a big fan of it honestly, too much carbonation, some banana, fake citrus, white sugar triple in the beginging, the ending was way too heavy on the esters, herbs & almost cleaning products.
    You have to take into account that I am not a big Chimay fan – it does require a fondness of Blond Belgians with a lot of esters, spices & herbs – if you are into Chimay and all that I would get one. It contains coriander and cardemom & you feel that.
     
    #13 77black_ships, Dec 5, 2012
  14. cbeer88

    cbeer88 Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2007 Massachusetts

    Yeah, but you have to factor in a bit of "this cost me $25 and I'm going to like it damnit". I'm sure it's a good beer, just not sure if it's worth the cost...
     
    #14 cbeer88, Dec 5, 2012
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  15. ImperialStoat

    ImperialStoat Initiate (0) May 20, 2009 Ireland

    Fair enough.
     
    #15 ImperialStoat, Dec 5, 2012
  16. tbadiuk

    tbadiuk Pundit (814) Feb 9, 2009 Canada (MB)
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    As a data point, $17 here in Canada (Calgary).
     
    #16 tbadiuk, Dec 5, 2012
  17. YogiBeer

    YogiBeer Initiate (0) May 10, 2012 Illinois

    That one will be triple hops brewed.
     
    #17 YogiBeer, Dec 5, 2012
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  18. Phyl21ca

    Phyl21ca Grand Pooh-Bah (5,304) Jun 26, 2003 Canada (QC)
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    It does. A bit more like a mix between a tripel and a saison.
     
    #18 Phyl21ca, Dec 5, 2012
  19. flayedandskinned

    flayedandskinned Initiate (0) Jan 1, 2011 California

    Might have to pick this guy up.
     
    #19 flayedandskinned, Dec 5, 2012
  20. FosterJM

    FosterJM Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2009 California

    My local shop has it for $27. I need to find it cheaper. Thats a lot for me.
    Would love to try it.

    Cheers!
     
    #20 FosterJM, Dec 5, 2012
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