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it's 'chimay' http://www.chimay.com/ 7(red),8(triple) or 9%(blue). Not the strongest beers (we have up to 12%, and 1 goes to 28% i think) but certainly one of the higher qualities.

1. Chimay Red
2. Chimay White*
3. Chimay Blue

* Okay, technically the white one is called Chimay Triple

Oh, and a word of warning to the uninitiated who read this, Chimay is unfiltered and unpasteurized, so you should either use a special glass to drink it out of, or invest in some Immodium.

1. Chimay Red
2. Chimay White*
3. Chimay Blue

* Okay, technically the white one is called Chimay Triple

Oh, and a word of warning to the uninitiated who read this, Chimay is unfiltered and unpasteurized, so you should either use a special glass to drink it out of, or invest in some Immodium.

1. Chimay Red
2. Chimay White*
3. Chimay Blue

* Okay, technically the white one is called Chimay Triple

Oh, and a word of warning to the uninitiated who read this, Chimay is unfiltered and unpasteurized, so you should either use a special glass to drink it out of, or invest in some Immodium.

Not that weird. Trappist monasteries have been brewing beer for centuries. They've been making cheese as well. Perhaps the best known Trappist beer and cheese are from the Scourmont abbey in southern Belgium -- can you say Chimay :-)

Belgium is home to several hundred styles of beer. Many use wild yeasts and have very unique tastes. Good descriptions can be found on the website of Michael Jackson (the British one).

Food Network recently had a Beer Unwrapped special which showcased Belgian beers and dishes cooked with them. It was pretty good...for something hosted by Gordon Elliott.

Chimay and Orval are two brands which can be found in most parts of the US. Corsendonk is one of my favorites, but it's harder to find.