Tuesday Brews Day: Chimay Ale, Peres Trappistes Premiere

Winter isn’t my season. I’m too scrawny and don’t handle well in the cold. Riding the trails is always an extra chore now. Gotta bring those leg/arm warmers right? But, like anything, with the bad comes the good. The winter months are perfect for those strong ales and rich brews that’ll keep you core warm. Our core warmer for the day is Chimay Ale, Peres Trappistes Premier. Though I’m not sure of the pronunciation, my friend insists it’s said as South Park’s Timmy would say it. “Chimay”. You be the judge. Then join me on the tour…and we’re walking.

You were good. Real good.

In the stylings of Friar Tuck, these monks have been brewin’ the good brew since 1862! “An essential point of the Rule of the monks is that they must not only earn their living by their own work, like all mortals, but must also procure through this work the means to assist those poorer than themselves.” On the bottle it actually says that the “majority” of proceeds go to charitable works. The remainder goes to fueling the monks’ trusty fleet of Ferrari Enzos. I made that up…or did I?

Holy Brewing Batman

A growing dilemma I’m having is seeing these expensive beers and wondering what the hell the ruckus is all about. Problem is I’m cheap S.O.B. and find it hard to give up $10 for one bottle of beer. Ya, there’s more expensive beer out there but I want to know if it’s worth it! Luckily beer lived up to it’s price.

An upside to celibacy?

At 7% it’s not as powerful as some stronger ales but still throws a warm little blanket of liquid over your tongue. Initially the foamy white head smells of nothing special. Actually like a Bud Light. The brew itself, however, is fantastic. There are delicious fruit and spice flavors that leave you pondering just how they make it taste that good. The flavor is aged and mature and was a pleasure from start to finish. Sure it’s pricey but this is a full service brew review. Financial planning is free of charge. If you have no kids, no excuses, go get it. If you have one kid and don’t buy that kid Lunchables for just one week…carry the, yup that’s about $10. Grab that box of Saltines and a bottle of water. Instant week’s lunch. Let’s be honest, you and I survived on worse right? So will they. Enjoy your Chimay Ale.