Chimay Red

If you ever get into a conversation that involves Belgian beer,9 outta 10 times the word "chimay" is going to be mentioned. It doesn't necessarily mean it is the best beligian abbey in the world,they just happen to have better distribution than any other (with the exception of Stella....errr),so you'll fins there abbey ales in many places that have a decent beer selection. Just remember,budweiser isn't the best beer America has to offer.



I have put off trying Chimay until now because of all the hype. Now I realize the hype is just that...hype. Don't get me wrong,it's a good beer. It's just not the cream of the crop in the Abbey Ale world. Ommegang is brewed in NY,and I think it's a much better beer. I could possibly be trying the wrong Chimay. Only time will tell. But for now, I give you the Public Enemy Award for "Don't Believe The Hype".

Ommegang....

During my walk from the WRONG train stop after work(complications with the L train),my angry and defeated ass picked this one up at a bodega on Grand St.


Ommegang. It has what appears to be a Belgian name. Belgian-style label. Even taste like a Belgian. But just because it walks like a duck doesn't necessarily make it a duck. This eurotrash wannabe was brewed right here in New York State. Cooperstown to be exact. This is just what I needed to end a painful trip from work to home. Apparently it is a belgian-style "abbey" ale. I'm not quite sure what that means, but if all "abbey" ales are like this it must mean fuckin' awesome. It has a great taste and characterisitics I've only found in some expensive dark beers. This is the best beer I've had this week. Probably in several weeks. This is definetely the beer I'm bringing back to NH by the case when I visit.