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Gregorius

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🌍 Austria · Belgian Dark Strong · One of 1 Belgian Dark Strongs in hopIQ

Austria's most celebrated Trappist beer — named after Gregorius Eisvogel who led the monastery from its refounding in 1925. Rich dark chestnut-brown. 'Herbs and liquorice aromas with ripe fruit notes. A powerful malt body with coffee and roasted notes. Local honey and Alsatian wine yeast create a beautiful sweet-sour interplay. Lightly bitter chocolate aromas accompany the warming finish.' Brewed with monastery honey.

ABV
9.7%
IBU
28
SRM
dark22

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

malty
87%
full-bodied
80%
dark fruit
75%
alcohol warmth
70%
rich
65%
caramel
63%
smooth
55%
roasted
50%
yeasty
45%
chocolate
38%
honey
25%
coffee
25%

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About Belgian Dark Strong

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What is a Belgian Dark Strong?

Belgian Dark Strong is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Gregorius

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Goblet
Recommended for this style

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

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