Where is Chimay Blue brewed?
By Mark Porter Last checked 9 September 2026 How we check
Chimay Blue is genuinely imported from Belgium, at the same strength as at home.
Listed by Ocado when last checked. The product pages are among the sources below.
| Format | UK strength | Units | At home |
|---|---|---|---|
| 330ml bottle | 9.0% | 3.0 units a bottle | 9.0% |
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In short
Chimay Blue is the real thing on origin: the beer in UK shops is brewed at Scourmont Abbey, Chimay in Belgium. It is also the same strength as at home, 9.0%. The brand belongs to Bieres de Chimay, monks of Scourmont Abbey. The label says: "Country of origin: Belgium. Importer: James Clay and Sons, Brighouse, HD6 1LU."
This page is about the packs sold in supermarkets. Draught in pubs can come from a different brewery, and this page does not cover it unless a format table says so.
Formats on record
Every pack format read so far says the same thing. This is what each one says, so you can check the one in your hand against it.
| Format | Supply | Label text |
|---|---|---|
| 330ml bottle | Imported | Country of origin: Belgium. Importer: James Clay and Sons, Brighouse, HD6 1LU. |
What changed
Questions people ask
Where is Chimay Blue brewed?
The UK product is imported. It is brewed at Scourmont Abbey, Chimay in Belgium.
Is Chimay Blue brewed in the UK?
No. The UK product is brewed in Belgium.
Is Chimay Blue really Belgian?
Yes, on origin: the UK product is brewed in Belgium.
Who owns Chimay Blue?
Chimay Blue is owned by Bieres de Chimay, monks of Scourmont Abbey, headquartered in Chimay, Hainaut, Belgium.
What strength is Chimay Blue in the UK?
Chimay Blue is 9.0% ABV in the UK. In Belgium it is 9.0%. A UK pint is 5.1 units.
Is Chimay Blue weaker in the UK than in Belgium?
No. It is 9.0% in both the UK and Belgium.
See also
Sources
- Bieres de Chimay (chimay.com), 5 September 2026: 9% abv, brewed at Scourmont Abbey by the Trappist community
- Ocado (ocado.com), 9 September 2026: 330ml bottle, read on 9 September 2026: 9%; country of origin Belgium; 'Importer: James Clay and Sons, Brighouse, HD6 1LU'; brewery address not printed on this listing.
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