Grolsche Bierbrouwerij Nederland
Commercial Brewery
in
Boekelo,
Overijssel,
Netherlands π³π±
Owned by
Asahi Breweries
Established in 1615
Contact
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Description
Grolsch was first brewed in Groenlo in 1615 by Willem Neerfeldt. Peter Cuyper, son-in-law of Neerfeldt, was appointed master of the Grolsche brewing guild in 1676. Cuyper died in 1684, after which his descendants continued the business. Until 1876, the beer was brewed in the center of Groenlo. In that year brewery 'De Klok' built a new brewery outside the city. In 1895 it was bought by Theo de Groen, a descendant of a Zevenaar brewing family. Op 3 mei 1922 fuseerde Brouwerij De Klok uit Groenlo met de Twentse Enschedesche Stoombierbrouwerij uit Enschede. Het bedrijf ging verder onder de naam "N.V. Bierbrouwerij De Klok Enschede-Groenlo". Later veranderde de naam in Grolsche Bierbrouwerijen en werd het bier 'Grolsch' genoemd.
The De Groen family has upgraded the company from 1968 from a local brewery to an international company. Until 2004, Grolsch was brewed in Groenlo and Enschede. Since 2004, both locations have been closed and there is a new brewing factory in Boekelo-Usselo.
On 19 November 2007 the board of Royal Grolsch NV accepted a β¬816 million offer for the company by SABMiller. The takeover was completed with the delisting of Grolsch's shares on 20 March 2008. SABMiller subsequently sold the company to Anheuser-Busch InBev and in April 2016, the latter accepted Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.βs offer to buy not only Grolsch but also the Peroni and Meantime beer brands.
The De Groen family has upgraded the company from 1968 from a local brewery to an international company. Until 2004, Grolsch was brewed in Groenlo and Enschede. Since 2004, both locations have been closed and there is a new brewing factory in Boekelo-Usselo.
On 19 November 2007 the board of Royal Grolsch NV accepted a β¬816 million offer for the company by SABMiller. The takeover was completed with the delisting of Grolsch's shares on 20 March 2008. SABMiller subsequently sold the company to Anheuser-Busch InBev and in April 2016, the latter accepted Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.βs offer to buy not only Grolsch but also the Peroni and Meantime beer brands.
4.5/10
β
Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 4
(Bottle 25 cl) Pilsener golden with a small, white head, that manages to leave some laces. Distinct citrus aromas and a hint of hops. Light-bodied dominated by lemons and some sweetness nicely balanced by some bittering hops. Quite decent for itβs style. 280206
Tried
from Bottle
on 28 Feb 2006
at 10:43
3.6/10
β
Appearance 4
Aroma 4
Flavor 3
Texture 4
Overall 3.5
(Bottle 25 cl) Pilsener golden with a small, white head. Vague aroma of malt. Fairly high carbonation. Sweetish, malty notes - and then nothing much more. Well, I reckon by quenching your thirst it does serve a purpose. Has both sugar and colourants added. 280206
Tried
from Bottle
on 28 Feb 2006
at 10:35
5.1/10
β
Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Bottled, "Grolsch Kanon" (BB 10/2006)
Dark honey color, small white head. Fruity sweetish and papery aroma, when sniffing more, more alcohol aroma is evident. Medium-bodied. Quite sweet, apple and/or banana flavor. Burning and warming alcoholic as expected with whopping 11,6% beer. As a malt liquer, this is clean and drinkable, strong enough malt profile to back up high ABV.
Dark honey color, small white head. Fruity sweetish and papery aroma, when sniffing more, more alcohol aroma is evident. Medium-bodied. Quite sweet, apple and/or banana flavor. Burning and warming alcoholic as expected with whopping 11,6% beer. As a malt liquer, this is clean and drinkable, strong enough malt profile to back up high ABV.
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Feb 2006
at 11:22
3.6/10
β
Appearance 6
Aroma 3
Flavor 3
Texture 4
Overall 3.5
Can (BB 04/2006)
Darkish golden color, creamy off-white head. Alcoholic, sweet fruity sugary aroma. Sweet, medium-bodied, fruity malty. Alcohol is covered by sweetness. More drinkable than stronger Amsterdams but not much.
Darkish golden color, creamy off-white head. Alcoholic, sweet fruity sugary aroma. Sweet, medium-bodied, fruity malty. Alcohol is covered by sweetness. More drinkable than stronger Amsterdams but not much.
Tried
from Can
on 25 Feb 2006
at 17:25
3.8/10
β
Appearance 6
Aroma 3
Flavor 3
Texture 6
Overall 3
Bottle. 11,3%. Very peppery aroma. Dark golden colour. Asparagus flavour, very alcoholic. Cooked vegetable aftertaste.
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Feb 2006
at 07:26
3.8/10
β
Appearance 6
Aroma 3
Flavor 3
Texture 4
Overall 4
Pour is a golden yellowwith a white head. Aroma is skunky and grainy. Flavor is a a bit flat with a grain and corn taste that did not fit well. When you buy a beer for the cool bottle alone that should tell you something.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Feb 2006
at 22:16
6.1/10
β
Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
(swing top bottle, received from bierkoning β thanks !) Hazy orange colour with a big foamy white head. Yeasty and light-sweet wheat-malty and banana-fruity aroma with soft clovy notes. Light bodied, lively carbonated mouthfeel. Moderately sweet wheaty taste with fruity banana notes; quite dry and rather slim finish with notes of cloves. Nice and proper-made Weizen from the Netherlands.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Feb 2006
at 15:25
5/10
β
Appearance 4
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Amber with slight white head. Very skunky aroma. The taste was very bitter and almost copper tasting with not so pleasant aftertaste.
Tried
on 04 Feb 2006
at 10:23
5.9/10
β
Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
(swing top bottle) Deep golden colour with a medium sized foamy off-white head. Sweet bready malty aroma with caramel and hops. Moderately sweet fruity malty flavour and taste with a touch of caramel, medium bodied, smooth carbonated; light bitter, low hopped and slim finish. Drinkable Pilsener in the bohemian style.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Jan 2006
at 17:07
4/10
β
Appearance 4
Aroma 4
Flavor 4
Texture 4
Overall 4
Clear, golden lager with a white head that laces the sides of the glass as it disipates. Slight straw aroma, a very slightly bitter taste.
Tried
on 15 Jan 2006
at 20:35