Grimbergen is a brand of Belgian beer. It was originally brewed by Norbertine monks in the Belgian city of Grimbergen . Today, the drink is produced and distributed internationally by the brewing companies Carlsberg and Henieken.
At ForBeerLovers we want to give you all the information about Grimbergen beer so that you can learn more about the history of this brand and why it is one of the most popular and consumed globally.
Brand Features
- Type: Ale
- Graduation: 6% alc. Vol.
- Price: 3 ? per unit
Brand Ingredients
The beer is Grimbergen presented as a quality brand within the reach of anyone and natural, so it is made with the following ingredients:
- Water
- Barley Malt
- Glucose Syrup
- Aromatic caramel
- Dye
Nutritional information
If you want to know the nutritional contribution of Grimbergen, here is a list with the most important values:
- Energy: 74 kcal (10g)
- Fat 8g
- Carbohydrates g
- Of which sugars < 0 g
- Protein 0 g
- Salt < 0 g
History of beer Grimbergen
The abbey Grimbergen beer was born in 1128 in the monastery of the city of , Grimbergen 20 kilometers from Brussels, and was made from barley from Gâtinais and a selection of different hops.
Their economic survival, like the rest of the monasteries, was based on working the land and natural resources.
Throughout its history and after being destroyed three times by fire, the Abbey has Grimbergen always been rebuilt. This is why the mythological phoenix rising from the flames was chosen as the symbol of the abbey and its beer.
This beer has known how to adapt to the times, to society and to beer consumers, and to form part of the gastronomy, pairing perfectly with an infinite number of dishes from our cuisine.
Awards
During the first years of the history of Grimbergen , this renowned beer brand was given a variety of awards, among which the following stand out:
- Three awards at the 2018 World Beer Awards
Types of Branded Beers
Within the brand Grimbergen , we find different ranges of beers that are adapted to a wider public. Below we discover the different types that are Grimbergen currently on the market.
Grimbergen Double
Double-fermented beer rich in caramel, liquorice and ripe fruit aromas. It has 6.7% alcohol and its foam is dense with a unique color. In the mouth it provides a balanced sensation of pleasant bitterness and a persistent taste of malt and liquorice.
Grimbergen Blonde
This is a soft beer with ripe fruit flavors and notes of clove, has an alcohol content of 6.5% and its foam is dense, abundant and very persistent.
Grimbergen Blanche
Made from wheat, it is a refreshing beer with the exclusivity that comes from being an abbey beer. It has 6% ABV. Its foam is soft, with fine bubbles and a yellowish colour. In the mouth it provides a refreshing sensation with acidic notes, citrus and fruit aromas.
