Chimay Red
Chimay Red was the first Trappist beer that was brewed by monks at the Scourmont Abbey, a Trappist monastery in Chimay, Belgium. This amber-colored dubbel—a specific Trappist style—is made with ground malt (germinated and dried barley) and water that is exclusively drawn from the two wells located inside the monastery.
The wort that is extruded is then boiled with hops before it is clarified, fermented, and stored. After the storage process, the beer is flat and clear, and active yeast is then added to create effervescence and to reach the desired alcohol content (7% ABV).
When bottled, the beer undergoes the second fermentation in the bottle. Red Chimay has a light body, smooth texture, and aromas that are reminiscent of ripe fruit, leather, toffee, and licorice. It is available in bottles of 33cl and 75cl, and it is best served in traditional Chimay chalice.
This Trappist beer is best paired with washed-rind and nutty cheeses, caramelized nuts, tomato-based sauces, and hearty stews.
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