Chymay is a region in the south of Belgium, Wallonia. It 'a small town near the border with France. But it is mostly a Belgian Trappist beer, famous throughout the world, still produced by the monks.
A few miles from town is a lovely place for beer lovers: Poteaupré is a bit 'hotel, a little' pub, a little 'restaurant. Or rather, all of this together. We stopped last night in one of our tours through Belgium. Rainy day and, after a brief visit to Notre-Dame de all'Abazzaia Scormount of Cistercian monks, we have become intrigued by a panel hung at the gate: beer and cheese tasting at the farm two miles from here. On. POTEAUPRE is easy to find, not only because it is one of the few buildings along the street, but because it is always attended.
The local and very large and well kept. The staff is very friendly and ready to cuddle. Several rooms, veranda with a large play area for children and very green and pastures (and cows) just in front. It 'a restaurant, but we arrived in the afternoon. Do not worry, they serve different to beer and cheese tasting, of course, beer. 3 is the traditional tasting glasses 18cc Beer Chimay (red cap, yellow and blue) on a nice wooden frame that supports the three glasses vertically accompanied by a cheese platter as many flavors. As always excellent way to enrich the flavors. The Chimay cheese is soft and pasta are seasoned in the cellars of the abbey.
The menu that contains tables to find information about the area, the explanation of the various cheeses and some recipes, in an attempt to replicate the flavors and aromas that you find in there. You can take it with you at the exit. It 'a nice thing, I think.
Inside the pub / restaurant is a small shop that sells cheeses, beers, drinks and merchandise variety of Chimay. I highly recommend the cheese.
In short, a place that is really at least a short stop. If you want a preview, here's the site , in Italian. Moreover, the Chimay is found in Italy ....
