Chimay Bleue (Blue) / Grande Reserve

Another fine example of a Trappist beer:

• Name: Chimay Bleue (Blue), 9%, Belgium
  
• Appearance: Dark brown and cloudy. Little head.
  
• Aroma: Malty and berry. Vinous (red).
  
• Taste: Fruity, malty, full flavour. Vinous!
  
• Bought: Oddbins, 330 ml, £2.29
  
• Overall score: 5/6
  
• Info: 7/10-2005, 36/300

The 500-book includes the Chimay Grande Reserve instead of the above Chimay Bleue so I decided to try it separately even though they are supposed to be the same:

• Name: Chimay Grande Reserve, 9%, Belgium
  
• Appearance: Cloudy dark brown. Good amount of head, longlasting.
  
• Aroma: Vinous, dark fruit. Yeast, acidic?
  
• Taste: Malt and dark fruit. Vinous. Complex. Bit of cork (stored nine months at home).
  
• Bought: Beers of Europe, 750 ml, £5.19
  
• Overall score: 5/6
• Info: 12/1-2008, 183/500, 23/100