Chimay Blue Grande Réserve, 75 cl
Origin / Brewery
Abbey of Notre-Dame de Scourmont, Chimay, Belgium. Authentic Trappist beer, officially recognized with the Trappist label.
Description
Pouring a Chimay Blue offers a magnificent spectacle in the glass, with a warm and picturesque dark brown colour and a compact head of light brown foam.
The beer is a refined expression of the combination of fruity aromas and chocolate.
The initial taste is mildly sweet, with creamy caramel evolving into soft mocha, followed by lively spiciness and delicious candied fruit.
The flavour unfolds into a long finish with a warming sensation and notes of pure chocolate.
Hop Variety
Not specified – brewed with barley malt, hops, yeast and water.
Alcohol Content
9%
Serving Suggestions
Best served at 10–12°C in a Chimay glass. Chimay Blue has exceptional ageing potential and is also referred to as “Grande Réserve” in the 75cl bottle.
Characteristics:
- Colour: Dark brown (18° Plato)
- Appearance: Clear
- Foam: Creamy, light brown
- Flavour profile: Fruity, chocolate, caramel, spicy, mildly sweet with a bitter touch
Food pairing: Pairs perfectly with all Chimay cheeses and Chimay à la Bière dishes.
Westmalle Trappist Tripel, 75 cl
Origin / Brewery
Westmalle Abbey, Belgium. Authentic Trappist beer bearing the official Trappist label.
Description
Westmalle Tripel is a clear, golden-yellow Trappist beer with an alcohol content of 9.5%. The long brewing process and bottle refermentation result in a complex beer with a fruity aroma of ripe banana and a well-balanced hop character. Its soft and creamy taste, with a bitter touch supported by fruity notes, offers great finesse and elegance. Enjoy its delightfully long and dry finish.
Hop Variety
Not applicable – this is a beer. Brewed with 6 European aromatic hop varieties.
Alcohol Content
9.5%
Serving Suggestions
Best served at 8-14°C in a matching Trappist glass. Pairs well with cheeses, poultry, or rich dishes.
Characteristics:
- Bitterness: 38 EBU
- Colour: 11 EBC (Golden)
- Density: 20° Plato
- Fermentation: Top fermentation with bottle refermentation
- Unpasteurised
La Trappe Trappist Blond, 75 cl
Origin / Producer
Brouwerij de Koningshoeven, Netherlands – Trappist beer brewed under supervision of the monks of Koningshoeven Abbey.
Description
Golden Trappist beer with a white head and a rich flavour experience. An accessible, sparkling beer with a mildly sweet, slightly bitter and malty taste.
Hop Variety
Not specified – brewed with water, barley malt, sugar, hops and yeast. The exact hop varieties are not disclosed.
Alcohol Content
6.5% ABV
Serving Suggestions
Excellent with light fish dishes, veal fillet, poultry, young soft cheeses, Dutch poffertjes and cake. Best served chilled in a tulip glass to enhance the aromas.
