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Chimay Brewery

Grande Reserve (Blue)

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Belgian Strong

9.00% ABV

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Chimay Brewery
Chimay, Belgium

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Grande Reserve (Blue) from Chimay Brewery

3.6 out of 5 based on 4 ratings.

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Chimay Blue pours a brown color with an reddish-amber hue and a medium tan head. It has a bready yeast smell with a touch of cherries and brandy. It's complex with a dark fruit and caramel flavor, some woody notes and a touch of bitterness to balance out some candy sweetness. Somehow it's refreshing, although not exactly crisp. The buttery aftertaste lingers on the tongue and has a cumulative warming effect, lasting a little longer than other beers of this style; and that's not a bad thing.

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