Some of you suggested this one from the beginning and I know why. Day 11 brings us to Morgan's Bar and Grill in midtown Sacramento for a Chimay Red on tap. Chimay is not your ordinary beer. This beer, as explained by Chimay, is "Topped with a creamy head, it gives off a light, fruity apricot aroma produced by the fermentation. The taste perceived in the mouth is a balance confirming the fruity nuances noticed in the fragrance.
Its taste, which imparts a silky sensation to the tongue, is made refreshing by a light touch of bitterness. To the palate, the taster perceives a pleasant astringency which complements the flavour qualities of this beer very harmoniously.This top fermented Trappist beer, refermented in the bottle, is not pasteurised."
My question was what is a Trappist beer? It turns out that an authentic Trappist beer is brewed within a Trappist monastery, under the control and responsibility of the monastic community. Only 6 beers in Belgium can carry the appellation "Trappist": Chimay, Orval, Rochefort, Westmalle, Westvleteren and Achel.
Why would monks brew beer you ask? Click here for a little more history. Enjoy a Chimay the next chance you get.
I love this beer. The flavor and richness of this beer is unmatched. You would be hard pressed to find a beer this tasty that also bolsters a 9% alcohol content. Now I know what to bring with me the next time I venture out to Felt's Manor.
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ReplyDeleteNice work putting Chimay on your list. Let me know if you make it to the Bay, and don't mind a guest reviewer tagging along.
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