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Brouwerij Alken-Maes
(Scottish & Newcastle)
(Closed)
Rue Derbèque 7
B-6040 Jumet
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Notes

Opened: 1864

Closed: 2008

Annual Production: 300,000 hl

U.S. Importer: Scottish & Newcastle Importers Co., San Rafael, CA

Contributor: Tim Webb

Grimbergen began life as an abbey brewery in 1128, but now licenses Alken-Maes to brew the beers.

Updated: January 18, 2009

Beer List

  • Grimbergen Cuvée de l'Ermitage
    7.50% abv.
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    Grimbergen Dubbel
    6.50% abv.
    • Date: April 30, 1996 (#1416)
      Package: bottled
      Place: Kamuela Liquor Store, Kamuela HI
      Score: 17 points
      Overall Impression (3)
      Deep red, high carbonation, big head. Spicy nose. Pretty big and chewy. Hint of alcohol. Tasty...if you're not familiar with Belgian Abbey Ales, this is a good one to start with.
  • Grimbergen Optimo Bruno
    Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale
    10.00% abv.
  • Grimbergen Tripel
    Belgian-Style Tripel
    9.00% abv.
    • Date: April 30, 1996 (#1417)
      Package: bottled
      Place: Kamuela Liquor Store, Kamuela HI
      Score: 17 points
      Overall Impression (3)
      Golden-amber, fizzy, big head. Spicy aroma like the Double, but more subtle. Wow. This is one stiff drink. BIG malty, candy flavors and a BLAST of alcohol.