Chimay Gold was created and brewed at the heart of Scourmont Abbey by the Trappist monks to enjoy with their evening meals. It was previously a beer reserved for members of the monastic community, their guests and colleagues. For the first time since 1862 this beer is being made available outside of the monastery.
Despite the lower alcohol content compared to the rest of the Chimay range, Gold is still a highly fermented Trappist beer. Brewed with dried orange peel and coriander, this is a delightfully refreshing beer with a hop and spice aroma.
Stujago –
This isn’t a typical Belgian wheat beer. A very earthy taste underpinned by maltiness. A low to moderate level of carbonation and a golden colour. 3.75/5 for me.
David Calvert –
May not be typically Belgian but light and refreshing. Will buy it again.
MikeD –
A bit thinner than I expected but some lovely coriander notes.
Matt –
Excellent Belgian blonde – one of my favourites – smooth and refreshing
Geoff Jackman –
Not very impressive; lacking the bold flavour of other Chimays. Ok, it’s supposedly the everyday drinking beer but I can find a lot tastier 4.8%, or less, beers here at home.
Andrew R. –
Surprisingly light and subtly peppery with a coriander/floral-ness to finish. Pours with quite a frothy head. Lovely stuff.