What is the Grimbergen Abbey Brewery?
The Grimbergen Abbey Brewery is a partnership between the Fathers of the Grimbergen
Abbey and Carlsberg Group.
Tell more....What is the Grimbergen Abbey?
Founded in 1128, the Grimbergen Abbey is known for their passion and crafting beer.
Tell more....Who is brewing beer at the Grimbergen Abbey Brewery?
It is a partnership between Master Brewer Cedric Lebbe and Father Karel Stautemas, Abbey Brewer. Bringing together almost 900 years of brewing tradition with the best of new-world brewing techniques.
Tell more....How does a Grimbergen beer taste?
Grimbergen beers are known for their rich and characterful flavour, with a fruity and spicy taste right across their range, from rich blondes to malty doubles and refreshing blanches.
Tell more....Who owns Grimbergen?
Carlsberg Group is the global licensee of Grimbergen. Inspired by a meeting at the World Fair in Brussels in 1958, the Fathers of Grimbergen decided to revive the art of brewing Grimbergen beer.
Tell more....Where is Grimbergen brewed?
The well-known main Grimbergen beers are brewed in breweries around Europe; Belgium, France, Poland and Italy.
Tell more....What does Ardet Nec Consumitur mean?
Three legendary words there will never be forgotten in the town of Grimbergen: Ardet Nec Consumitur. It is the motto of the Abbey and holds the meaning "Burned, but not destroyed" (different translations can occur).
Tell more....Where can I buy Grimbergen beer?
Grimbergen beer is available for purchase in supermarkets and bars all over Europe and Asia - counting: France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Poland, Italy, Greece, Spain, Ukraine, Belarus, Norway, Finland, Russia, China, South Korea and many more.
Tell more....What are the new limited-edition beers from the new Grimbergen Abbey Brewery?
Three new brews are being produced by the new Grimbergen Abbey Brewery - Ignis Quadruple, Astrum Pale Ale and the Magnum Opus Brut Beer. Many more to come in the future.
Tell more....Why is Grimbergen beer known as the beer of the Phoenix?
The iconic Phoenix symbol was chosen by the Fathers of Grimbergen and has been the abbey’s coat of arms since at least 1509.
Tell more....Can you tell me about Grimbergen’s core range?
Grimbergen’s award-winning premium and delicious Belgian-style and Belgian inspired beers are the result of tried and tested brewing techniques and experimentation for over nine centuries.
Tell more....Does Grimbergen go well with food?
Indeed it does. Grimbergen recommends pairing its premium and delicious Belgian-style beers with food, as it can really enhance their rich and characterful taste.
Tell more....What kind of beer is Grimbergen Blanche?
Grimbergen Blanche is a fresh & balanced Belgium-style Witbier.
Tell more....What kind of beer is Grimbergen Blonde?
Grimbergen Blonde is a rounded & balanced blonde beer of high fermentation with a slightly fruity taste, it offers a perfect balance between sweetness, bitterness and sparkle.
Tell more....What kind of beer is Grimbergen Double Ambree?
Grimbergen Double-Ambrée is a rich & malted full-bodied beer.
Tell more....Where can I buy Grimbergen Abbey Brewery brews?
The Grimbergen Abbey Brewery brews will be distributed to limited places in France, Italy, Belgium, and Denmark, with more countries to come.
Tell more....What are the new brews being brewed at the Grimbergen Abbey Brewery?
Magnum Opus Brut Beer, Ignis Quadruple and Astrum Pale Ale are the ones that have seen the light of day until now. Many more to come in the future.
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