Chimay Grande Réserve Vieillie en Barrique Bourbon is a strong dark Trappist Belgian beer from Scourmont Abbey in Chimay. This 75cl premium beer is based on Chimay Grande Réserve and spends six months maturing in Bourbon barrels, giving its dark profile a pronounced oak character.
Oak and vanilla lead the flavour, balanced by warm caramel sweetness. Subtle spicy notes join blackberry and date aromas, adding depth and power while keeping the oaky barrel influence in harmony with caramel and vanilla.
Its production uses three high fermentations. The first takes place in vats for five days, followed by a six-month second fermentation in Bourbon barrels. A final 21-day bottle fermentation in a temperate room completes this cork beer.
At 10.5% ABV, Chimay Grande Réserve Vieillie en Barrique Bourbon is best served at 10–12°C. Pair it with pork in sauce, steak or foie gras.
- Strong dark Trappist Belgian beer
- Matured for 6 months in Bourbon barrels
- Oak, vanilla and caramel flavours with spicy, blackberry and date aromas
- 10.5% ABV
- Three high fermentations, including bottle fermentation for 21 days
- 75cl cork beer bottle
- Pairs with pork in sauce, steak and foie gras
