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What does Ardet Nec
Consumitur mean?

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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).

 

The motto references the fact that the Grimbergen Abbey has been burnt to the ground three

times, but rebuilt every time by the Fathers and the community. A testament to the resilient

spirit of the Fathers of Grimbergen.

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What is the Grimbergen Abbey Brewery?

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The Grimbergen Abbey Brewery is a partnership between the Fathers of the Grimbergen

Abbey and Carlsberg Group.

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What are the new brews being brewed at the Grimbergen Abbey Brewery?

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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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What are the new limited-edition beers from the new Grimbergen Abbey Brewery?

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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.

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