Enter the Art of Beer and Cheese

No beer collection is complete without Trappist beer. Positioned at the top end, savouring a Trappist beer is widely regarded as the ultimate experience in beer culture. Primium's is the first official importer on the African continent of Chimay Trappist products. Historic.

Brewed at the Abbey of Notre-Dame de Scourmont, Chimay is the leader amongst the 6 Belgian beers that carry the logo Authentic Trappist Product. Globally, only 9 beers are recognised as such. This certification is granted by the International Trappist Association, bringing together the monasteries of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, only to beers that are brewed within the walls of a Trappist monastery, under the control and responsibility of monks and whose revenue is devoted to social service or used for the upkeep of the monastery. Exclusive.

In order to support the needs of their foundations and support local employment, the Cistercian Trappist monks of Chimay have since 1862 developed the production of Belgian Beers and Trappist Cheeses. Tradition.

Chimay Red
The Chimay "Red Cap", labelled "Premiere" on the 750ml bottles, is the eldest of the Chimays.
The beer possesses a beautiful coppery colour. Topped with a creamy head, it gives off a slightly fruity apricot smell from the fermentation. Its provides a silky taste with a light bitter touch.
This traditional Belgian beer has an alcohol content of 7% ABV and is ideally savoured at cellar temperature (10-12C).

Products:-
Chimay Red Cap 330ml export bottle
Chimay Premiere 750ml export bottle

Chimay Triple
The Chimay "Triple", last-born of the Abbey, is labelled "Cinq Cents" on the 750ml bottles.
This gold coloured Trappist beer combines sweet and bitter in a rare balance. The beer's aroma comes from the hops' perfumes with mainly fruity touches from Muscat grapes, raisins and  ripe apples.
This traditional Belgian beer (alcohol 8% ABV)  is best savoured cold at 6-8C.

Products:-
Chimay Triple 330ml export bottle
Chimay Cinq Cents 750ml export bottle

Chimay Blue
The Chimay "Blue Cap", known as "Grande Reserve" for the 750ml bottles, is a dark Trappist beer with a powerful aroma. Its complex flavour improves over the years and was first brewed as a vintage Christmas beer.
Both the aroma and scent reveal a gentle caramelized note.
Blue Cap has an alcohol content of 9% ABV and is served ideally at cellar temperature (10-12C).

Products:-
Chimay Blue Cap 330ml export bottle
Chimay Grande Reserve 750ml export bottle