Very crisp and mildly bitter.
Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Grimbergen 1128 Brut Bier
◎ Appearance
Pours a slightly hazy golden yellow beneath a chalk-white head with firm retention and fine carbonation. The haziness derives from the yeast activity rather than settling particles, giving the beer a soft, lived-in appearance. Lacing clings moderately to the glass as the level drops.
◌ Aroma
The nose opens with aromatic coriander and freshly baked biscuit, establishing a spiced-grain foundation. Vanilla and ripe pear emerge in the mid-range, joined by bitter orange zest and a dry white-wine character from Nelson Sauvin hops—clean, mineral, and slightly herbal without aggression.
◐ Taste
A faint initial sweetness dissolves quickly into a dry, crisp palate with gentle tartness. The sparkling-wine yeast strips away residual sugar while maintaining underlying fruit and grain character. Bitterness remains minimal, allowing the wine-like phenolic dryness to define the mid-palate and carry into the swallow.
◑ Finish
The finish is taut and clean, with the white-wine character persisting as the beer fades. Aftertaste remains dry and slightly peppery, without lingering sweetness or astringency.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Grimbergen 1128 Brut Bier
Serve at 9–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Grimbergen 1128 Brut Bier
About Bière de Champagne
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Bière de Champagne?
Bière de Champagne is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.
Finding a similar Bière de Champagne
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same dry, coriander, crisp character as Grimbergen 1128 Brut Bier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
