Red Trappist Chimay

The Chimay Rouge

Chimay Rouge Trappist red beer is brewed by the Trappist monks of Scourmont Abbey (near Chimay, a municipality in the province of Hainaut), who have been brewing beer for over 170 years. First brewed in 1862, it is one of the Abbey's oldest beers. As a true Trappist beer, it is brewed under the supervision of monks and the proceeds from sales are spent almost exclusively on social welfare projects.

How is Chimay Rouge made?

Monks prefer to brew this top-fermented beer from local ingredients. The hops for example (Hallertau Mittelfrüh variety) come from the countryside of Vodelée and the water is that of the well of the monastery. The beer is neither filtered nor pasteurized.

Sight, nose, eye and palate

Dark copper red in color, this beer expresses an excellent balance between fruity flavors (berries and raisins), hints of toasted bread and caramel.

What do you pair Chimay Rouge with?

Try this Trappist beer with grilled meat and barbecue sauce.