Abdij van Grimbergen

Microbrewery in Grimbergen, Flemish Brabant, Belgium 🇧🇪
Owned by Brouwerijen Alken-Maes

Established in 2021

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Abdijstraat 20, Grimbergen, 1820, Belgium
Description
Microbrewery in the abbey. Run by Alken-Maes and Carlsberg.

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7.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
A beer sampled from the menu in the bar of the Neptune. The appearance was brown with amber highlights and a small ring of taupe foam. I smelled ripe fruit and dark bread. The taste was inviting. Raisins, grain, malt, chocolate and red plums. Slightly sweet and dense. A nice dubbel.
Tried from Bottle on 05 Mar 2026 at 11:39

7/10
Tried from Bottle on 01 Mar 2026 at 20:12

6.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 6.5 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Bit fluffy white head over somewhat hazy golden beer, lively carbonated. Spicy (thyme?) and a whiff of celeri and rhubarb, if not sourish smelling. Pale malts, other grains. Bit cardboard inside pale malts and pale vegetables. Spicy again, if unidentifyable. Finish has a nice if mild bitterishness. Light body, not empty, spritzy carbonation, refreshing. Decent. Definitely beats the 2024 Cuvée by lightyears.
Tried from Bottle from ALBO Drinks on 18 Jan 2026 at 09:43

7.3/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7.5 Texture 7 Overall 7
Bottled 750ml. -from E.Leclerc Lille, shared with Hrabren. Unclear amber coloured, small off-white head, spicy and mild dried fruits in the nose. Fruity, spicy, discreet smoke, notes of wood and light yeast with touch of alcohol in the finish. Not bad.
Tried from Bottle on 31 Dec 2025 at 21:30

6.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 5 Overall 6.5
0.7 l bottle thanks to Ogi, shared with Damien, Brada, Veceo and Ogi. Unclear amber to brown, small off-white to tan head. Aroma is dried fruit, dried pear, molasses, brown sugar, and caramel candy. Hints of black pepper. Not very rich, aromas slightly shy. Medium body, light for the style. Smoke, salt, malty, dried fruit, dried pear and apple. Slightly sticky, smooth, soft carbonation. Finishes sweet.
Tried from Bottle on 31 Dec 2025 at 13:42

7.4/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 7
Thanks fonefan! Amber colour, small off-white head. Aroma is floral, fruity, nectary and some dried fruits with some mild alcohol sweetness and toasted tones. Flavour is dried fruits, alcohol, a bit glue, some spices and mild smoky tones.
Tried from Can on 27 Dec 2025 at 22:49

7.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 8 Texture 7 Overall 8
Sample, thanks fonefan! Clear mahogany colour, small head. Aromas of dates, faint coal smoke and caramel. Sweet with full body and rounded mouthfeel. Brown sugar, peat, salmiak, tobacco, dates and caramel. Warming, mildly bitter finish with notes of banana. Complex and intense.
Tried on 20 Dec 2025 at 22:16

7.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 8
opalescent pale golden colour, large, dense ecru-ish (off-)white head; aroma of (unripe) grape, green apple peel, earthy, Belgian yeasty, floral honey and grainy notes; taste is similar to the aroma with champagne-like notes and dry mouthfeel; good one
Tried from Bottle from Carrefour Market Divonne-Les-Bains on 11 Dec 2025 at 18:23

6.8/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 6.5 Texture 7 Overall 7
Bottle 75 cl. Pours a clear, deep amber with a neat, lacing off-white head. Overripe fruity aromas, brown sugars and a hint of both Belgian yeast and smoke. Rich, malty body, caramelly but not overly sweet. Warming alcohol finish with no bitterness. 291125
Tried from Bottle on 29 Nov 2025 at 11:56

6.3/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 6
Bottle 750ml. @ home - fonefan & Brugmansia House. 🏠🇩🇰 💻👀 🍂🍁 ☁️☂️ [ As Grimbergen 1128 Quadrupel ]. ABV: 10.0%. [20251017]. 6/3/6/4/12
Tried from Bottle on 17 Oct 2025 at 13:00