Chimay Triple vs Chimay Bleue: which to choose?
Fruity and honeyed or dark and contemplative? Chimay Triple and Chimay Bleue are the two souls of the Chimay Trappist brewery — complementary and equally iconic. Both available on Maltese in bottles, and now also in the new Chimay Box 12 Trappist cans. Shipping throughout Italy.
🛒 Chimay Triple | 🛒 Chimay Bleue | 🛒 Box 12 cans
Chimay Triple vs Chimay Bleue: the differences
- Chimay Triple (“Cinq Cents”): golden, fruity (pear, quince), honeyed, medium body, lively carbonation, ~8% ABV — fresh and easy to drink
- Chimay Bleue (Grande Réserve): dark, malty, dried fruit and caramel, warm finish, ~9% ABV — contemplative, to be savored slowly
They are complementary: the Triple is the ideal introduction to the Trappist world, the Bleue is the destination for those seeking complexity and depth.
Triple or Tripel? The difference is only linguistic
“Tripel” is the Dutch/English spelling; “Triple” is the French version. Chimay is in the French-speaking part of Belgium, so you will find “Triple” on the official labels. Same style, same beer.
Available formats: bottle, can, or keg?
- 33cl and 75cl bottles: the historic and traditional format — the 75cl “Cinq Cents” is iconic
- Can: the big novelty — Chimay Box 12 Trappist cans brings Trappist quality in a modern and practical format
- Keg: mainly available for the horeca channel; not always available retail
Food pairings
- Chimay Triple: poultry, semi-aged cheeses, dishes with honey or fruit, white cuisine
- Chimay Bleue: aged cheeses, roasted meats, dark chocolate desserts
- Artisanal snacks for a characterful aperitif
How to serve
- Chimay Triple: 8–10 °C in a tulip glass
- Chimay Bleue: 10–12 °C in a tasting glass — discover the glasses on Maltese
