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?
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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.
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See, you should have bought the Sig IIs already!! :-)
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eureka!!!! its destiny
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:-) I wasn't even thinking about that!

Randy, it is a match made in heaven!
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Wait another 5 years before opening it
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great.... thats disheartening
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While Chimay can be aged, it's great the way it is now. Open it and enjoy it.
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Love this stuff! Special reserve is great
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let it warm up a tad. this is NOT a beer at its best ice cold.
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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
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Open at 50 for a bottle, 45 for a mag and let sit at the table. I like some tulip on the glass.
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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 .
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Love it. I'll second the St Bernardus as well.

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