Chimay Cinq Cents (White) (2023)

It was in 1966 that Brother Théodore created the ‘capsule blanche’, now better known under the name of Chimay Triple. In contrast to the dark Chimay Rouge and Chimay Bleue, the ‘white Chimay’ presents a dry and hoppy character. This triple really is a drinkable proof of the complex art of brewing. It has a mainly dry character, enhanced by a floral fruitiness that brings to mind memories of a fine dry white wine.

In later days, the denomination of ‘blanche’ would be changed to ‘triple’ to avoid confusion with the Belgian white beers (the ‘witbieren’). The 500th anniversary of the town of Chimay – celebrated in 1986 – provided the ideal occasion to market the Blanc in a 75cl format, and to adorn it with the rather suitable name of ‘Cinq Cents’. Show Less