I may not be as well-known as my older brother, Chimay Blue, but I am just as special in my own way.
As the lightest and most refreshing of the Chimay Trappist Ales, I, the Chimay White, offer a unique and delicate taste that is not to be missed. With an amber gold color and a thick, creamy head, I invite you to savor my aromas of fresh bread, honey, and spices. My light body is deceiving, as I am surprisingly complex and full of character, thanks to the high-quality ingredients and traditional brewing methods used by the monks at Scourmont Abbey, where I was born.
As a Belgian Tripel, I am a true classic of the style, with a perfect balance of sweetness, bitterness, and acidity. My fruity and floral notes are complemented by a hint of spiciness, thanks to the special yeast used in my fermentation. At 8% ABV, I am not too strong, but still pack a punch. Whether you enjoy me with a meal or as a standalone treat, I promise to leave you feeling refreshed, satisfied, and perhaps even a little enlightened.
• Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine - 95 Points
Brewed by monks in the Scourmonth Abbey monastery, the Chimay Brewery is one of the only eleven Trappist breweries in the world. Chimay's rich history of beer and cheese production has been around since 1862. Locally sourced ingredients, a special strain of yeast and water drawn from a well inside the monastery give the beers a particular and unique full-bodied character that is known worldwide as Chimay's signature quality and tradition. As with all other Trappist breweries, the monks will not increase beer production based on demand or profit motives, but only enough to support the monastery and other charitable causes, resulting in its fairly limited supply.