Belgium monks know how to make a great strong beer. I love Chimay. Any one else likes the Chimay beers?
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Not sure if I would call Chimay strong, but I do love the Red over the White or Blue. I got some bottles of 08 stuck away and going to start putting some 09's away.
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I like them all, but I am with Dave that I'll pickup the Red first and also don't think they are strong. But then again it has been going on 10 years since I drank a beer with less than 6% alcohol. Maybe that is why my cheeks are so red. :-)
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If you like Chimay, try

Rochefort 10 and St Bernardus Abt 12
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I will add Westmalle Trappist double (my fav) and Triple to try.
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I do love some Chimay beer. If you have a place that has a good selection of cheese, look for the Chimay trappist cheese too, it's a great pairing.

As far as other strong ales go, I love Trois Pistoles by Unibroue and Three Philosophers by Ommegang. Both very excellent, smooth, and strong ales.
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I also prefer Chimay red over the blue. I also prefer Rochefort 8 over 10. Blue and 10 seem more boozy. I bought a bottle of St Bernardus Abt 12 over the holidays, but mistakenly tried to drink it by myself. I should have waited to split it with a guest, it was too much for me to enjoy in one sitting.
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My local cigar bar has the blue and the red. I've only tried the blue and liked it, but I'll have to give the red a try next time I'm in.
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I like 'em all! Costco was selling the larger blue bottles for about 8 bucks over here in Texas. Looks like they were blowing them out because everyone only wants budlight or miller when they goto Costco heh. Anyway, picked up a case and put 'em away about 6 months ago.

I had one the other day. Not bad at all!
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What the dates on those bottles of Blue?
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Um , just a little . I would love to stumble across the Chimay Cheese , :-) . I've only got the Premier(red) in my cellar but will soon cellar some of the Blue just to see how it mellows if at all . Chimay changed how I look at Ale . Those Belgians really know what they're doing . Lots of good advice in this thread . Ommegang from Cooperstown , NY has a few excellent Ales , the Witte and the Dubbel are really good . Next Christmas keep your eyes out for the St.Bernardus Christmas Ale , simply amazing . Good luck !
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There aren't many Belgian brews I don't like. Chimay's definitely up there. My wallet isn't too fond of it though.
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I like Chimay, but would prefer a St Bernardus over it.
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10-15 years of aging on a Chimay 3L is a real treat.
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:-):-)
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I have mainly drank the red, and some blues. I have never tried the white. How does the white compare to the red? Thanks
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Love the stuff. Of the Belgians I've had Orval is my favorite. Damn now I need to go beer shopping!
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sorry for the long time in between replies. I didn't read the date on the bottles. I just drank 'em and enjoyed the hell outta them.

I guess when the next batch runs through costco i'll look at the dates.
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Costco has gone wild with selling 750's of Beligan ales. Most are $9 each.
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Chimay Red is one of my favorite beers!!! Just Sayin'
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