Chimay Tripel (White)
Ashy orange color. Eggy, white head. Like Yorshire pudding when it stiffly falls. Aromas remind me of white wine, one made from Gros Manseng, Albarino or, especially, like great, over ripe, barrel fermented Sauvignon Blanc from Dageneau (Silex.) This is dry and a touch herbal, compared to the other two Chimay beers. Packed with dried mint, white pepper and ash flavors, it has a body and bead exactly like the others. Mouthfilling, broad honey cream flavors are light as a feather while the surf-like foam quickly evaporates all signs of sweetness. Perfect with plates of steaming, bright green local organic produce. (Don't be afraid to blanch that lettuce! Toss it in hot lemon garlic butter and serve with this beer) A miraculous string of perfect beers from Chimay. ____ Consumed again and again; and again on 9.18.04. Terrific beer.