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Chimay, Belgium
Trappist
Abbaye de Scourmont
Chimay, Belgium
One of the largest and most well-known Trappist breweries, producing a range of classic ales including Dubbel, Tripel, and Grande Réserve.
Known for
4beers in the cellar
3styles brewed
4.8-9%ABV range
1862brewing since
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No brewery within 25 km. The nearest is Brasserie Caracole, 46 km away.
Authentic Trappist Product
One of only five breweries in Belgium permitted to carry the Authentic Trappist Product mark. The label is a legal certification, not a style.
- Within the wallsBrewed inside a working Trappist monastery.
- Under the monksProduced under the supervision of the community.
- Not for profitEarnings support the abbey and charitable works.
Heritage
The story of Scourmont
The Abbey of Scourmont near Chimay began brewing in 1862 and became the first Trappist brewery to bottle and distribute its beers commercially, helping bring Trappist ale to the wider world.
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Chimay helped formalize the Authentic Trappist Product label that protects the term today.
From this brewery
4 beers in our cellar
Flagship pour
Chimay Blue
Trappist Ale · 9% ABVThe darkest and strongest Chimay. Vintage-dated. Peppery, with notes of dark fruit and fresh yeast.
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