We’re deeply religious…at least, we are when it comes to beer. Our religion is beer, and as it happens some of the finest beers are Abbey and Trappist beers, brewed by monks. They know a think or two about religion. And beer! That’s why we welcomed the release of Chimay 150 as if it were the new Messiah of beers!
Invented and brewed in the secludedness of the Abbey of Scourmont in 1862, following the three strict principles of traditional Trappist beer brewing, Chimay quickly became one of the staples of Belgian beers all around the world.
After more than 150 years in the making, the monks gifted us with a new product -which, we dare say, is H-E-A-V-E-N-L-Y!
Chimay 150 is a sophisticated and intense blonde with a fruity twist and distinct notes of bergamot, lime, mint and eucalyptus: just perfect for the summer!
To properly celebrate this godsent new product, we’ve decided to compile a list of 150 beer commandments.
Beer heaven awaits you!
Chimay 150 Beer Commandments…
- Thou shalt drink at least a beer a day
- Thou shalt support eco-friendly breweries (like Chimay!)
- Thou shalt chill your beer properly
- Thou shalt always drink in good company
- Thou shalt pair your beer with food
- Thou shalt always offer a beer to your neighbour
- Thou shalt not steal someone else’s beer: buy your own!
- Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s beer: ask them for suggestions, buy your own and remember to share!
- Thou shalt not drink alone with your neighbor’s wife: things might get complicated and you might need more than a beer to solve the problem. (Maybe our party kegs might suffice)
- Thou shalt honor your father’s taste in beer- unless he doesn’t like Chimay. In which case, feel free to send him this post.
- Thou shalt buy your beer at The Belgian Beer Company
- Thou shalt always have beer ready for the end of the day
- Thou shalt replace celebrating with champagne and drink good beer instead -it’s cheaper and shows more character!
- Thou shalt not drink warm beer
- Thou shalt not drink flat beer
- Thou shalt store your beer properly, so that you don’t have to drink it flat and warm -which is a capital sin, per se and according to all known religions
- Thou needn’t be particularly religious to enjoy Chimay 150: its taste will make the miracle
- Thou shalt avoid drinking too much
- Thou shalt avoid drinking poor quality beer: it’s not cheaper, it’s not better!
- Thou shalt enjoy a beer on your birthday
- Thou shalt enjoy a beer on your neighbor’s birthday
- Thou shalt enjoy a beer on your neighbor’s wife birthday
- Thou shalt enjoy a beer on your father’s birthday
- Thou shalt enjoy a beer whenever you feel like one, so that you don’t miss anyone’s birthday
- Thou shalt not wait until 5 pm to pop your first beer: blame it on the jet lag. (Which one, you ask? How do I know? I’m just sending you God’s message!)
- Thou shalt prepare beer cocktails
- Thou shalt prepare delicious recipes using beer
- Thou shalt not cry over spilled beer: just have another!
- Thou shalt not have just one beer in your fridge
- Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s wife after having more than a few beers
- Remember to keep holy the beer’s day
- Thou shalt not kill in the name of beer -no, not even if they don’t drink Chimay.
- Thou shalt drink your beer in the garden
- Thou shalt drink your beer in the kitchen
- Thou shalt drink your beer in the bedroom
- Thou shalt drink your beer in the shower
- Thou shalt drink your beer on a hot air balloon -careful not to spill it, though
- Thou shalt drink your beer on a stranded island – remember to store it properly
- Thou shalt drink your beer wherever you are
- Thou shalt not, though, drink your beer while driving -you might spill it, ya know?
- Thou shalt pair your beer with cheese (and Chimay is a leader in producing them!)
- Thou shalt pair your beer with risotto
- Thou shalt pair your beer with pasta
- Thou shalt pair your beer with soup
- Thou shalt pair your beer with pizza
- Thou shalt pair your beer with kebab
- Thou shalt pair your beer with steak
- Thou shalt pair your beer with lamb
- Thou shalt pair your beer with curry
- Thou shalt absolutely pair your beer with fish and chips
- Thou shalt pair your beer with chocolate
- Thou shalt pair your beer with dessert
- Thou shalt pair your beer with cookies
- Thou shalt pair your beer with honestly whatever, as long as the beer’s good
- Thou shalt stay hydrated
- Thou shalt read books on beer
- Thou shalt buy appropriate glasses for your beer
- Thou shalt have your beer delivered at home
- Thou shalt use beer as a gift
- Thou shalt join a beer club
- Thou shalt drink Belgian beer
- Thou shalt drink German beer
- Thou shalt drink American beer
- Thou shalt drink Czech beer
- Thou shalt drink Japanese beer
- Thou shalt drink British beer
- Thou shalt drink French beer
- Thou shalt drink Trappist beer
- Thou shalt drink Dutch beer
- Thou shalt travel the world and taste all the beers -then tell us which one you’d like to see in our store
- Thou shalt try Amber beers
- Thou shalt try Blonde beers
- Thou shalt try Abbey beers
- Thou shalt try Dark beers
- Thou shalt try Fruit beers
- Thou shalt try Wheat beers
- Thou shalt not discriminate beers: they’re all good. Ok, ours are better.
- Thou shalt not put ice in your beer
- Thou shalt not mix beer
- Thou shalt not drink beer with a straw
- Thou shalt not replace water with beer
- Thou shalt use beer as a beauty product (it works wonders on your scalp)
- Thou shalt not think that beer is a drink for men only: beer is not sexist. Beer is universal!
- Thou shalt love thy beer
- Thou shalt use beer as a peace offering
- Thou shalt avoid discussing politics after drinking too much
- Thou shalt, instead, start talking about sex. Just don’t be gross
- Thou shalt not, however, under any circumstances, start talking about sex with thy neighbor’s wife (we feel like we need to reiterate this)
- Thou shalt not abstain from drinking beer: alcohol-free options are just as good as regular ones
- Thou shalt not use beer as a medicine
- Thou shalt not use beer as a substitute for water
- Thou shalt not use beer as a substitute for bread (no, not even if you’re on a diet)
- Thou shalt, in fact, refrain from diets that forbid you from drinking beer
- Thou shalt not share your beer with your cats
- Thou shalt not share your beer with your dogs
- Thou shalt not share your beer with your birds
- Thou shalt not share your beer with your rats
- Thou shalt avoid sharing your beer at all – you know, Covid…
- Thou shalt not boil your beer -no, you can’t make tea out of it
- Thou shalt not cook pasta in your beer – eww, why would you?
- Thou shalt cook delicious cakes using beer (link)
- Thou shalt cook delicious meals using beer
- Thou shalt not think you’re not fancy if you prefer beer over wine
- Thou shalt try to make your own beer
- Thou shalt also remember that ordering your beer from us is stress free
- Thou shalt not argue over beer
- Thou shalt remember that beer is a language of universal love
- Thou shalt remember that beer is meant to unite people
- Thou shalt always pour a beer to your ancestors’ memory (this comes straight out of a Viking’s episode)
- Thou shalt honour the Gods of Beer
- Thou shalt not, however, praise beer only: we have an amazing selection of Gin as well (link)
- Thou shalt enjoy a reasonable amount of beer
- Thou shalt not blame your problems on beer
- Thou shalt not blame others’ problems on beer
- Thou shalt, however, help your friends pair their problems with the right kind of beer
- Thou shalt turn every garden into a beer garden (which is a beer temple)
- Thou shalt drink beer to celebrate
- Thou shalt drink beer to mourn
- Thou shalt drink beer because you’re thirsty
- Thou shalt not bathe in beer
- Thou shalt drink beer during rock concerts
- Thou shalt drink beer during pop concerts
- Thou shalt drink beer during symphonic concerts
- Thou shalt drink beer in theaters
- Thou shalt drink beer in cinemas
- Thou shalt write songs to beer
- Thou shalt write poems to beer
- Thou shalt be inspired by beer
- Thou shalt dance to beer
- Thou shalt paint to beer
- Thou shalt love whoever drinks beer with you
- Thou shalt pay attention to the following commandments!
- Thou shalt support the Abbey of Scourmont
- Thou shalt support Trappist Monks
- Thou shalt buy special editions beers
- Thou shalt celebrate Chimay’s anniversary
- Thou shalt buy a beer with numbers on the label -such as 150
- Thou shalt buy a blonde beer that celebrates the 150th anniversary of a belgian brewery
- Thou shalt buy a blonde, intense and fruity anniversary beer
- Thou shalt always respect our buying suggestions
- Thou shalt drink Chimay
- Thou shalt drink Chimay White
- Thou shalt drink Chimay Premiere
- Thou shalt drink Chimay Cinq Cent
- Thou shalt drink Chimay Grand Reserve
- Thou shalt drink Chimay Red
- Thou shalt drink Chimay Blue
- Thou shalt drink Chimay Gold
- Thou shalt drink Chimay Triple
After all, the only sin would be not to try it.