Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Grimbergen Blonde - Belgian Beer


Grimbergen Blond


Grimbergen is the name of a group of Belgian abbey beers first brewed in 1128 at the abbey that Saint Norbert of Xanten built for the Premonstratensian (Norbertine) canons regular in Grimbergen. 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 Cuvée de l'Ermitage (brown) Grimbergen.


Alcohol Percentage : 6.4 % Vol.


Bottle Size : 33cl


Price : from 1.59 GBP


Where to buy : any respectable supermarket.


Personal opinion : excellent beer to accompany some Belgian Cheeses. Try drinking it at room temperature.


Personal points : 8/10

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