About
Grimm Artisanal Ales is a Brooklyn-based brewery founded in 2013 by Joe and Lauren Grimm after nearly a decade of tinkering with fermentation. Grimm specializes in concise, elegant ales epitomizing the creative, experimental spirit of the American artisanal beer revolution. With each limited edition release, we seek to push the boundaries of style and flavor in order to create beers with the utmost depth and complexity.
For five years, Grimm operated as a nomadic brewery. Joe and Lauren would develop each recipe in the kitchen of their Gowanus apartment and travel to existing breweries near and far to craft their commercial beers.
8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 10
Overall 8
Low tan head on a near black body. Nose features dark chocolate, ripe dark berries and vanilla with a slightly metalic, ashy edge. Rich dark chocolate, chocolate milk, cinnamon, blackberries, roasted malt and butter create a rich IS mix. Dense and slightly slick. Sweet, but holds it together thanks to the additional tastes.
Tried
on 23 Sep 2025
at 20:17
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
A full, well laced white head on a clear straw body. A mild nose has elements of citrus and tropical fruit with a touch of yeast. A lot less taste and bitterness than expected. Some Grapefruit, lemon and tropical fruit hoppiness, but a lot less than advertised. Honeyed malt, some grain a touch of yeast round out a well balanced but disappointing taste profile. A bit of an ouch on the claim to be a hop bomb. There are nonetheless some nice fruity hop elements at work here.
Tried
on 23 Sep 2025
at 20:10
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
A dense and active well laced white head on a slightly murky light gold body. The nose blends elements of tropical fruit punch, melons and sweet malt. The hop profile is relatively understated but still fresh and engaging. Juicy citrus fruit, melons and kiwi blend nicely with the sweet malt. A touch of soapiness in the finish. The new west coast IPA style done to a T.
Tried
on 23 Sep 2025
at 20:09
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
An off white head over a rich golden body. The NZ and Aussi hops produce a lively fresh tropical lead taste. Melons, kiwi and orange flavours are well supported by a slightly caramel bread malt backbone. Slick mouth feel and lots of staying power. I’d have been even more impressed if they had done all this with only 6% ABV rather than 8.
Tried
on 23 Sep 2025
at 20:09
8.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 9
If it is a variation of a west coast IPA, its all about those juicy, punchy hops. This one hits the mark. On tap at Bottle Caps. A gold and straw body with a well laced dense white head. The nose is big and fresh featuring grapefruit, orange and sweet malt. The taste is about the hops and the hop profile is gripping and complex. Grapefruit, grapefruit rind, pineapple, lemon and pine resin are all juicy and fresh. Simple, understated bready malt, and hints of honey, soap and pepper round it out. Solid rich body for an IPA with a smooth mouth feel. A beauty!
Tried
from Draft
on 23 Sep 2025
at 20:08
Herbal and creamy, like sweet on the finish. Catching up on Spurs.
Tried
from Can
on 20 Sep 2025
at 22:37
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
473ml can from Dunell's in Jersey. Pours a deep orange with a white head. Aromas & tastes of pineapple, melon, apricot & soft hops. Medium body. Smooth creamy light bitter finish.
Tried
from Can
on 11 Sep 2025
at 19:49
7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8.5
Can. Black beer with a brown head. Caramel and cocoa aroma. Caramel and chocolate flavor with vanilla and light salt. Fuller bodied. Caramel and chocolate linger with vanilla and light salt.
Tried
on 10 Sep 2025
at 16:46
8.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8.5
Texture 9
Overall 8.5
16oz can from Tavour. Orange/golden pour, looks like orange juice, paper thin layer of fine foam, streaky lacing. Citrusy aroma, grapefruit and tangerine. Taste hits with a zesty burst on the tongue, citrusy, oranges, and even more zesty at the finish, along with some ABV warmth. Stops short of being dank
Tried
from Can
from Tavour
on 14 Aug 2025
at 06:10
7.1/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
473ml can, pours clear yellow with a white head. Aromas & tastes of guava, pineapple, tropical fruits, hints of pine, earth & hops. Medium body. Clean smooth light bitter finish.
Tried
from Can
on 12 Aug 2025
at 20:46