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…

  1. Thou shalt drink at least a beer a day
  2. Thou shalt support eco-friendly breweries (like Chimay!)
  3. Thou shalt chill your beer properly
  4. Thou shalt always drink in good company
  5. Thou shalt pair your beer with food
  6. Thou shalt always offer a beer to your neighbour
  7. Thou shalt not steal someone else’s beer: buy your own!
  8. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s beer: ask them for suggestions, buy your own and remember to share!
  9. 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)
  10. 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.
  11. Thou shalt buy your beer at The Belgian Beer Company
  12. Thou shalt always have beer ready for the end of the day
  13. Thou shalt replace celebrating with champagne and drink good beer instead -it’s cheaper and shows more character!
  14. Thou shalt not drink warm beer 
  15. Thou shalt not drink flat beer 
  16. 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
  17. Thou needn’t be particularly religious to enjoy Chimay 150: its taste will make the miracle
  18. Thou shalt avoid drinking too much
  19. Thou shalt avoid drinking poor quality beer: it’s not cheaper, it’s not better!
  20. Thou shalt enjoy a beer on your birthday
  21. Thou shalt enjoy a beer on your neighbor’s birthday
  22. Thou shalt enjoy a beer on your neighbor’s wife birthday
  23. Thou shalt enjoy a beer on your father’s birthday
  24. Thou shalt enjoy a beer whenever you feel like one, so that you don’t miss anyone’s birthday
  25. 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!)
  26. Thou shalt prepare beer cocktails 
  27. Thou shalt prepare delicious recipes using beer
  28. Thou shalt not cry over spilled beer: just have another!
  29. Thou shalt not have just one beer in your fridge
  30. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s wife after having more than a few beers
  31. Remember to keep holy the beer’s day
  32. Thou shalt not kill in the name of beer -no, not even if they don’t drink Chimay.
  33. Thou shalt drink your beer in the garden
  34. Thou shalt drink your beer in the kitchen
  35. Thou shalt drink your beer in the bedroom
  36. Thou shalt drink your beer in the shower
  37. Thou shalt drink your beer on a hot air balloon -careful not to spill it, though
  38. Thou shalt drink your beer on a stranded island – remember to store it properly
  39. Thou shalt drink your beer wherever you are
  40. Thou shalt not, though, drink your beer while driving -you might spill it, ya know?
  41. Thou shalt pair your beer with cheese (and Chimay is a leader in producing them!)
  42. Thou shalt pair your beer with risotto
  43. Thou shalt pair your beer with pasta
  44. Thou shalt pair your beer with soup
  45. Thou shalt pair your beer with pizza
  46. Thou shalt pair your beer with kebab
  47. Thou shalt pair your beer with steak
  48. Thou shalt pair your beer with lamb
  49. Thou shalt pair your beer with curry
  50. Thou shalt absolutely pair your  beer with fish and chips
  51. Thou shalt pair your beer with chocolate 
  52. Thou shalt pair your beer with dessert
  53. Thou shalt pair your beer with cookies
  54. Thou shalt pair your beer with honestly whatever, as long as the beer’s good
  55. Thou shalt stay hydrated 
  56. Thou shalt read books on beer
  57.  Thou shalt buy appropriate glasses for your beer 
  58. Thou shalt have your beer delivered at home
  59. Thou shalt use beer as a gift 
  60. Thou shalt join a beer club 
  61. Thou shalt drink Belgian beer
  62. Thou shalt drink German beer
  63. Thou shalt drink American beer 
  64. Thou shalt drink Czech beer
  65. Thou shalt drink Japanese beer
  66. Thou shalt drink British beer
  67. Thou shalt drink French beer
  68. Thou shalt drink Trappist beer
  69. Thou shalt drink Dutch beer
  70. Thou shalt travel the world and taste all the beers -then tell us which one you’d like to see in our store 
  71. Thou shalt try Amber beers
  72. Thou shalt try Blonde beers
  73. Thou shalt try Abbey beers
  74. Thou shalt try Dark beers
  75. Thou shalt try Fruit beers
  76. Thou shalt try Wheat beers
  77. Thou shalt not discriminate beers: they’re all good. Ok, ours are better.
  78. Thou shalt not put ice in your beer
  79. Thou shalt not mix beer 
  80. Thou shalt not drink beer with a straw
  81. Thou shalt not replace water with beer
  82. Thou shalt use beer as a beauty product (it works wonders on your scalp)
  83. Thou shalt not think that beer is a drink for men only: beer is not sexist. Beer is universal!
  84. Thou shalt love thy beer 
  85. Thou shalt use beer as a peace offering
  86. Thou shalt avoid discussing politics after drinking too much
  87. Thou shalt, instead, start talking about sex. Just don’t be gross
  88. Thou shalt not, however, under any circumstances, start talking about sex with thy neighbor’s wife (we feel like we need to reiterate this)
  89. Thou shalt not abstain from drinking beer: alcohol-free options are just as good as regular ones 
  90. Thou shalt not use beer as a medicine
  91. Thou shalt not use beer as a substitute for water
  92. Thou shalt not use beer as a substitute for bread (no, not even if you’re on a diet)
  93. Thou shalt, in fact, refrain from diets that forbid you from drinking beer
  94. Thou shalt not share your beer with your cats
  95. Thou shalt not share your beer with your dogs
  96. Thou shalt not share your beer with your birds
  97. Thou shalt not share your beer with your rats
  98. Thou shalt avoid sharing your beer at all – you know, Covid…
  99. Thou shalt not boil your beer -no, you can’t make tea out of it
  100. Thou shalt not cook pasta in your beer – eww, why would you?
  101. Thou shalt cook delicious cakes using beer (link)
  102. Thou shalt cook delicious meals using beer 
  103. Thou shalt not think you’re not fancy if you prefer beer over wine
  104. Thou shalt try to make your own beer 
  105. Thou shalt also remember that ordering your beer from us is stress free
  106. Thou shalt not argue over beer 
  107. Thou shalt remember that beer is a language of universal love
  108. Thou shalt remember that beer is meant to unite people
  109. Thou shalt always pour a beer to your ancestors’ memory (this comes straight out of a Viking’s episode)
  110. Thou shalt honour the Gods of Beer 
  111. Thou shalt not, however, praise beer only: we have an amazing selection of Gin as well (link)
  112. Thou shalt enjoy a reasonable amount of beer 
  113. Thou shalt not blame your problems on beer
  114. Thou shalt not blame others’ problems on beer
  115. Thou shalt, however, help your friends pair their problems with the right kind of beer
  116. Thou shalt turn every garden into a beer garden (which is a beer temple)
  117. Thou shalt drink beer to celebrate
  118. Thou shalt drink beer to mourn
  119. Thou shalt drink beer because you’re thirsty
  120. Thou shalt not bathe in beer
  121. Thou shalt drink beer during rock concerts
  122. Thou shalt drink beer during pop concerts
  123. Thou shalt drink beer during symphonic concerts
  124. Thou shalt drink beer in theaters
  125. Thou shalt drink beer in cinemas
  126. Thou shalt write songs to beer
  127. Thou shalt write poems to beer
  128. Thou shalt be inspired by beer
  129. Thou shalt dance to beer
  130. Thou shalt paint to beer
  131. Thou shalt love whoever drinks beer with you
  132. Thou shalt pay attention to the following commandments!
  133. Thou shalt support the Abbey of Scourmont
  134. Thou shalt support Trappist Monks
  135. Thou shalt buy special editions beers
  136. Thou shalt celebrate Chimay’s anniversary
  137. Thou shalt buy a beer with numbers on the label -such as 150
  138. Thou shalt buy a blonde beer that celebrates the 150th anniversary of a belgian brewery 
  139. Thou shalt buy a blonde, intense and fruity anniversary beer
  140. Thou shalt always respect our buying suggestions
  141. Thou shalt drink Chimay
  142. Thou shalt drink Chimay White
  143. Thou shalt drink Chimay Premiere
  144. Thou shalt drink Chimay Cinq Cent
  145. Thou shalt drink Chimay Grand Reserve
  146. Thou shalt drink Chimay Red
  147. Thou shalt drink Chimay Blue 
  148. Thou shalt drink Chimay Gold
  149. Thou shalt drink Chimay Triple

After all, the only sin would be not to try it.