I had the pleasure of drinking a tulip glass of Chimay Dorée at a local beer bar last evening. This beer is listed as a Belgian Pale Ale on BA but this style of beer is sometimes referred to as a Enkel (Single) at the Trappist Monasteries. Chimay Dorée packs a lot of flavor for a 4.8% beer. Is the distribution of Chimay Dorée a new thing for the US? Has anybody else seen this on draft in the US? Can I expect to see more of this in the future? Cheers!
Thank you Jack for bringing this up. I want this beer. I see that there are places advertising 4 packs for sale.
Thanks! Wonder if my wife would like dinner out one of these nights. That beer used to be reserved for use only at the Monastery and their tasting room but it seems it has gotten out into the world. Wonder if its in PA in bottles yet. Edit: See it early on their tap list, it will probably be there for a few days then.... Edit: Given that its now registered for sale in PA I'd expect we'll see bottles at places that carry other Chimay stuff.
Is this equivalent of say their "table/father" beer (Patersbier) I think that's what it's called? Sounds great! I really am always curious about those ones, snagged Westmalle's one which was really good too (I think Westmalle Extra?). I'll be keeping my radar open for those for sure! If I see em, I'll let you know.
I had to order it from Belgium in a Box, but then I was able to have it again at Cafe Rose Red in Bruges this summer. It's insanely good.
I had this at Chimay's restaurant a while ago also, as part of a 4 beer sampler. I remember it being very good as well. Chimay's website menu says it's available only at the restaurant but I suppose that's changing? Nice find, Jack!
Nice. I'm glad these Trappist breweries are starting to release their once-exclusive Singles into the American market. Had St. Bernardus's Extra 4 a month ago and it was quite good. Will be on the lookout for Doree.
Couldn't agree more. My sneaking suspicion is that Trappists are seeking new ways to grow their markets. (Yes, even they have to mind such matters.) For most of them, "innovation" means reaching back more than lunging forward. But with beers this tasty, that's alright by me.
