Style and Colour: Strong dark Trappist beer, aged in barrels of Brandy.
Taste: From the first sip, the aromas of ripe dried fruit, such as sultanas and dates, come to the fore, mixed with a subtle hint of caramel. The velvety texture of caramel and dried fruit blends with toasted hazelnut on the palate. The inclusion of tannins adds a pleasant structure, while the bitterness perfectly offsets the alcohol.
Alcohol: 10.5 % ABV
Drinking Temperature: 10 - 12° C
Fermentation: The beer undergoes 3 high fermentations: the first fermentation is in vats for 5 days, the second fermentation in oak barrels for 6 months, the third fermentation is in bottle for 21 days in a temperate room.
The Brewery: Abbay Scourmont in Chimay.
Origin: The Chimay Bleue stands the test of time. They have beers that are 20 years old and even more which turn to be a lovely surprise. So they created this beer from Chimay Grande reserve, with 6 months maturation in oak barrels.
Food: It pairs wonderfully with pork in sauce, steak or foie gras.
