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Grimbergen (Alken-Maes) • Flemish Brabant Belgium
A modern abbey-style dubbel inspired by monastic brewing traditions, emphasizing malt richness and approachable sweetness.
Rich, malty and dark, with notes of caramel malt, raisin, brown sugar, with a balanced, moreish finish.
Serve at 10-14°C in a chalice to maintain a generous head and let the aromas bloom.
10-14°C
Style-based profile from ABV, style & tasting notes.
Best fresh. Enjoy while lively; little to gain from cellaring.
"Classic with roast pork with prune sauce, echoing the raisin/prune notes of the malt."
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A modern abbey-style dubbel inspired by monastic brewing traditions, emphasizing malt richness and approachable sweetness.
The dark abbey ale bearing the Grimbergen phoenix, a nod to the Norbertine abbey rebuilt three times across its history. Rich, malty and rounded.
On the Dubbel style, Rich, dark-amber to copper ale. Notes of toasted caramel, dark fruit (raisin, plum), and cocoa. Moderately strong with a malty sweetness.
Explore the Dubbel guide Source: RateBeerThe broad, open bowl releases the deep malt aromatics of strong abbey ales and supports a thick, protective head, built for slow, contemplative sips.
Cellar-cool the glass
Clean and dry, never frosted
Pour straight & bold
Down the centre to raise a head
Build a rocky crown
A full head locks in the aroma
Let it warm
Malt complexity blooms as it opens
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Pour it into a chalice, served around 10-14°C, and let its aromatics open before the first sip. Enjoy it fresh and lively; there is little to gain from waiting.
Brother Anselm, cellarmaster
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