Rouge / Red (La Première)
Bières de Chimay (Abbaye de Scourmont) in Baileux, Hainaut, Belgium 🇧🇪
Belgian Style - Dubbel Regular|
Score
7.35
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The Chimay Red is the oldest of the Chimays. Its coppery color and sweet, fruity taste make it a particularly tasty dark ale.
In the 75 centiliter version, which is in existance since 1978, this beer is also called La Première.
In the 75 centiliter version, which is in existance since 1978, this beer is also called La Première.
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6.9/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Reddish brown with a medium head. Aroma of red berry malts. Flavour is chocolate malt, Belgian chocolate fruits. Dusty base, long chocolate fruit finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Dec 2025
at 00:00
8/10
Tried
from Can
on 24 Dec 2025
at 23:43
8/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 Dec 2025
at 09:14
7.5/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Oct 2025
at 16:29
4.1/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 4
Overall 18
A Blend of caramel, malt and dark fruit on the nose. This is a smooth and rich Strong Belgian Ale, featuring caramel, a hint of banana, figs, and malt in the taste profile. The balance reflects the skill of the brewers and the medium body and fine effervescence add to the quality and blending of this beer.
Tried
on 23 Sep 2025
at 19:59
8/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 Sep 2025
at 09:53
6.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 5.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
75 CL corked bottle from my cellar. Pours dark reddish brown, slight fizz that disappears quickly. Smell is pretty light. Most of the dubbel style note has faded out, but it hasn't turned. Taste has similarly faded, or maybe I'm too used to the thick malty American versions of Dubbel styles. Very wine-y overtures, with a bit of malt sweetness. Mouthfeel is a bit light, but wine character keeps it worthwhile.
Tried
from Bottle
on 30 Aug 2025
at 03:36
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Tried
on 25 Aug 2025
at 15:24
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Old rating - Just realised that the Rouge & Brune are the same as stated here (& confirmed on Chimay web site) as I've had them several times. Outstanding Dubbel.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Jul 2025
at 14:21
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
33cl bottle. No proper glassware was available when trying this one.Dark amber with huge head.Burnt caramel with red fruits and some metallic notes. .High carbo.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Jun 2025
at 12:53