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jerseystepup

02-06-2010 10:43 PM

Chimay

What do you guys think of this beer? I got a bottle each for me and the grls father to enjoy with a smoke before the game tomorow... its blue label and the cork was dated 10/08.... And for those of you familiar with this ale, what falvor profile cigar should i look to pair it with?

ChicagoWhiteSox

02-06-2010 10:54 PM

Re: Chimay

Chimay is a great beer Randy. But for me, I would rather have something from St. Bernardus. I really enjoy the tripel and abt 12 from them. It is just personal taste. But if your looking for a great Belgian ale, you really can't go wrong with Chimay. As for cigar pairings, I haven't had any with Chimay. But I can see a Cohiba Sig II going well with it. Classic Cohiba flavors would pair well with Chimay. Also, some other Belgian beers to look at are Duvel and Rochefort.

icehog3

02-06-2010 10:55 PM

Re: Chimay

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox (Post 750498)

See, you should have bought the Sig IIs already!! :r

jerseystepup

02-06-2010 11:03 PM

Re: Chimay

eureka!!!! its destiny

ChicagoWhiteSox

02-06-2010 11:05 PM

Re: Chimay

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 750500)

See, you should have bought the Sig IIs already!! :r

:r I wasn't even thinking about that!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerseystepup (Post 750524)

eureka!!!! its destiny

Randy, it is a match made in heaven!

mosesbotbol

02-07-2010 03:27 AM

Re: Chimay

Wait another 5 years before opening it

jerseystepup

02-07-2010 06:42 AM

Re: Chimay

great.... thats disheartening

BlackDog

02-07-2010 08:20 AM

Re: Chimay

While Chimay can be aged, it's great the way it is now. Open it and enjoy it.

Tuxguy

02-07-2010 08:21 AM

Re: Chimay

Love this stuff! Special reserve is great

spectrrr

02-07-2010 08:27 AM

Re: Chimay

let it warm up a tad. this is NOT a beer at its best ice cold.

ChicagoWhiteSox

02-07-2010 08:40 AM

Re: Chimay

Quote:

Originally Posted by spectrrr (Post 750776)

let it warm up a tad. this is NOT a beer at its best ice cold.

Yep. If im not out somewhere, I like my beer close to 45 or 50 degrees.

Here is what Chimay says about temp. - http://www.chimay.com/en/the_art_of_tasting_240.php

mosesbotbol

02-07-2010 11:54 AM

Re: Chimay

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox (Post 750791)

Yep. If im not out somewhere, I like my beer close to 45 or 50 degrees.

Here is what Chimay says about temp. - http://www.chimay.com/en/the_art_of_tasting_240.php

Open at 50 for a bottle, 45 for a mag and let sit at the table. I like some tulip on the glass.

Bubba - NJ

02-09-2010 05:50 PM

Re: Chimay

I prefer the Premier (red label) to the blue label , but I haven't had the blue with a couple years on it . I'm going to buy one and cellar it for a few years . It is a "Strong Dark Ale" where as the red is a Dubbel . I love Belgian Ale . Ommegang brews some really good stuff also .

rizzle

02-10-2010 08:54 AM

Re: Chimay

Love it. I'll second the St Bernardus as well.

And any cigar I've had with it was great.

Smoke_Eater

02-18-2010 01:28 AM

Re: Chimay

Quote:

Originally Posted by rizzle (Post 754218)

Love it. I'll second the St Bernardus as well.

And any cigar I've had with it was great.

I agree. Chimay is excellent! I like them all but usually drink the Blue. That being said, I love St. Bernardus. If you ever come across a bottle of their 60th anniversary, grab it!

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