Chimay is the best known of the famous Trappist ales from Belgium and the Netherlands. Two package types are used: a 33cl (11oz) bottle with the standard metal crown and a 75cl (26oz) "Bordeaux" bottle which is corked. Three beers are produced by Chimay which differ in character and alcoholic strength. They have different names, but are often referred to by the color coding of the crown, cork seal, and labeling as follows:

• Chimay Red, Rouge, Premiere - 7% abv
• Chimay White, Blanche, Cinq Cents - 8% abv
• Chimay Blue, Bleue- 9% abv (33cl bottle only)
• Chimay Gold, Grande Reserve - This is a vintage bottling of Chimay
• Blue in a 75cl bottle

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