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Chimay Green

Bières de Chimay
Belgium·Belgian Strong Golden Ale
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First brewed in 2012 as a limited run of 150,000 bottles for the brewery's 150th anniversary, and part of the range since 2021. A strong blond, fruity, with mint, bergamot, lime and eucalyptus on the nose, rosemary and clove behind them, floral notes and a touch of ginger. The body is mellow and round, the flavour smoky and spicy; it is brewed with Saaz and Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops.

ABV
10%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter31 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityspicysmoky
fruity
spicy
smoky
herbal
clove
noble hop
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes—mint, bergamot, and lime—layered over herbal complexity of rosemary and a subtle earthiness.
also:floral,citrusy,bready
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,vanilla

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Chimay Green

◎ Appearance

Chimay Green presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation visible throughout. The head forms with good density and maintains persistent lacing down the glass, characteristic of a well-structured Strong Golden Ale.

bright goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes—mint, bergamot, and lime—layered over herbal complexity of rosemary and a subtle earthiness. Noble hops (Saaz and Hallertau Mittelfrüh) deliver characteristic spice and floral depth, with a touch of ginger and clove adding aromatic dimension beneath the initial brightness.

mint and citrusnoble hopsherbal spicefloral and ginger

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and mellow, with the fruity character established on the nose complemented by smoky and spicy undertones. Mid-palate reveals clove and noble-hop bitterness that integrates cleanly without harshness, while a subtle bready maltiness provides foundation and balance throughout.

smooth entryfruity-spicy palateclove and smokeintegrated bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering spice and noble-hop bitterness fading into a subtle herbal aftertaste. The 10% ABV remains well-masked by the mellow body and fruit-forward character.

dry finishlingering spiceherbal fade
83
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 9–12°C

Warmer than most — 12–14°C. The fruity esters, spice and warming alcohol need room to breathe.

Goblet

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

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