Among the specialty beers that shaped the Belgian brewing imagination, the Chimay Triple 75 cl, nicknamed « Cinq Cents », stands as a benchmark of Trappist craft. Brewed at the Abbaye Notre-Dame de Scourmont, this blonde triple at 8% vol. combines spiritual elevation with artisanal precision. Top-fermented, bottle-conditioned, and evolving gracefully in the cellar, everything contributes to a pure and lively expression of the style. Its fruity and hoppy profile sketches a bright aesthetic where lemon and grapefruit meet hints of pineapple, mandarin liqueur and muscat. For the discerning enthusiast as well as the curious epicurean, it offers a refined tasting experience, ideal as an aperitif or at the table, and continues the tradition of creations that celebrate the art of living while honoring Belgian Trappist heritage.

Brewing, bottle-conditioning and a promise of purity

Born of a carefully controlled top fermentation, the Chimay Triple benefits from bottle-conditioning which gives it natural effervescence and a vibrant texture. The blend is based on a meticulous selection of barley malts, expressive hops and a house yeast jealously preserved by the monks. This technical framework, without superfluous embellishment, prioritises aroma integrity and flavour balance. The beer remains alive and evolving, ready to gain nuance over weeks in the cellar, developing a patina that rounds its edges while preserving freshness. Each bottle thus becomes a small time capsule, an invitation to patience as well as immediacy, depending on mood and menu.

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Golden to coppery-blonde, delicately hazy from the bottle-conditioning, animated by a fine, steady effervescence that caresses the glass.
• Nose: A direct intensity of fresh hops underlined by crystalline citrus, lemon and grapefruit, lifted by touches of pineapple, a reminiscence of mandarin liqueur and a filigree of Trappist yeast with muscat accents.
• Palate: Fruity attack, restrained sweetness and delicate bitterness are precisely balanced. The structure is clean, the dry finish stretches into a persistence of muscat and raisins, inviting the next sip.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve the Chimay Triple between 6 and 8°C to reveal its dialogue between freshness and complexity. Prefer a wide chalice glass to open the bouquet. Pour gently, optionally leaving a thin portion of the sediment, rich in yeasts, which enhances texture and intensifies the aromatic profile. The bottle-conditioning allows for cellar ageing over a few months or longer according to your preferences, rounding the bitterness and complexifying the fruit notes without losing the hop lift.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs: comté gougères, roasted dried fruits, fine charcuterie. The liveliness of the Tripel balances fattiness and awakens the palate.
• Starters: delicate ceviche or citrus fish tartare, country pâté, warm asparagus with citrus vinaigrette.
• Mains: herb-roasted poultry, white meats, fine dining with lemon sauces, mild curry where the clear bitterness structures the plate.
• Cheeses: characterful cheeses, notably Chimay, cooked pressed cheeses and aged tommes, whose spicy richness pairs with the hoppy relief.
• Desserts: thin citrus tart, biscuit with candied zests, where the fruity freshness extends the finish.

Drinking occasions

The Chimay Triple 75 cl is the perfect companion:

• To elevate an aperitif into a ritual of taste, with flair and simplicity.
• At a dinner with fellow enthusiasts where aromatic precision converses with seasonal cuisine.
• As a gourmet gift that tells of a place, a history and exceptional monastic know-how.

Specifications

• Name: Abbaye de Chimay, Chimay Triple « Cinq Cents » 75 cl
• Category: Specialty beers, Trappist
• Style: Triple blonde, top-fermented
• Brewery: Abbaye Notre-Dame de Scourmont, Chimay
• Country: Belgium
• Alcohol by volume: 8% vol.
• Refermentation: bottle-conditioned
• Volume: 75 cl
• Serving temperature: 6–8°C