Beer: Chimay Triple (White Cap)
Type: Trappist Strong Ale
Region: Belgium
Rating: Expert
Trappist monks dedicate their lives to God and all things godlike. Beer is one of those things that brings you that much closer to Heaven.
Since 1862 the Cistercian Trappist monks of Chimay have been developing the production of Trappist beers which, owing to their character and qualities are well known and enjoy great success.
Chimay is an authentic Trappist beer that is brewed within a Trappist monastery, under the control and responsibility of the monastic community. Only 6 beers in Belgium can carry the appellation "Trappist": Chimay, Orval, Rochefort, Westmalle, Westvleteren and Achel.
Of the three types (Red, Triple, and Blue), this one is a real gem. Honey colour and hazy, it pours a fine head and smells of hops, yeast, and citrus (orange and some banana). Slightly bitter at first, there is a distinct fruitiness that hits the mouth.
You may be a bit concerned with the bits of sediment floating in the beer when it is first poured, but don't let this bother you, as it's perfectly normal for a brew that is top fermented, then refermented in the bottle. There is little carbonation which makes it nice and creamy going down.
The monks take a lot of time and care making this product, so you should take the same time and care to sit back and enjoy this fine Trappist Ale. If you can find it on tap, all the better.
Last bit of advice - don't drink it from the bottle. Better to pour it into a goblet, as this allows the fragrance to really envelope your senses each time you take a sip.
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