What is the Grimbergen Abbey Brewery?
The Grimbergen Abbey Brewery is a partnership between the Fathers of the Grimbergen Abbey and Carlsberg Group.
Tell me moreWhat is the Grimbergen Abbey?
Founded in 1128, the Grimbergen Abbey is known for their passion and crafting beer.
Tell me moreWho 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 me moreHow 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 me moreWho 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 me moreWhere is Grimbergen brewed?
The well-known main Grimbergen beers are brewed in breweries around Europe; Belgium, France, Poland and Italy.
Tell me moreWhat 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 me moreIn which countries is Grimbergen beer available?
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 me moreWhy 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 me moreWhat distinguishes Grimbergen beers?
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 me moreDoes 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 me moreWhat kind of beer is Grimbergen Blanche
Grimbergen Blanche is a fresh & balanced Belgium-style Witbier.
Tell me moreWhat 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 me moreWhat kind of beer is Grimbergen Ambree?
Grimbergen Ambrée is a rich & malted full-bodied beer.
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