January 18, 2026

21/4767) Home:  Chimay Grande Réserve Barrel Aged Calvados Edition by S. A. Bieres de Chimay N. V. of Belgium:  ****1/2; 10.5% Belgian strong dark ale; aged in 30% French oak, 45% American oak, 25 % Calvados, then Chimay Bleu barrels; addition of wheat; unfiltered, unpateurized; nose is spiced and fruity – pears, apple, oak; warming with flavours of apples, pears, oak and spice; modestly sweet;