Grimbergen (beer)

Grimbergen (beer)

Grimbergen is a group of Belgian abbey beers. The name refers to the abbey that Saint Norbert of Xanten built for the Premonstratensian (Norbertine) canons regular in Grimbergen in 1128 and where the beer was first brewed. They became famous for providing hospitality and their home-brewed beer to visitors, and handed down the recipe over the centuries. The beers are now brewed by Alken Maes brewery group. The varieties are: Blond, Dubbel (brown), Tripel (blond), Optimo Bruno (brown), and the latest innovation Grimbergen Gold (blond). A 'limited edition' Christmas Beer (Brassin de Noël) is sometimes produced for the year-end festivities.