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Grimbergen Blonde 0.0

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🌍 Belgium · Alcohol-Free Pale Ale · One of 29 Alcohol-Free Pale Ales in hopIQ

The alcohol-free version of the house blonde, deep gold with an abundant, creamy white head. Ripe yellow fruit and spice lead the nose. The body is rounder than its strength suggests, combining fruity sweetness, spicy yeast notes and a moderate bitterness. The finish lingers on spice and fruit with a subtle residual sweetness. Brewed from barley and wheat malt; a natural flavouring restores the character of the full-strength beer.

Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Alcohol-Free Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
wheat
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
yeasty
Distinctive notes
spicy
citrusy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Grimbergen Blonde 0.0

◎ Appearance

Deep gold in color with excellent clarity and brightness. A generous, creamy white head forms and clings persistently to the glass, demonstrating strong head retention typical of well-crafted wheat malt composition. Fine carbonation supports the visual presentation without appearing aggressive.

deep goldcreamy white headexcellent claritypersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe yellow fruit character—hints of stone fruit and mild citrus—layered beneath herbal and spice notes from the yeast strain. A subtle sweetness from the barley and wheat malt base provides depth, while natural flavoring elements help restore complexity lost through alcohol removal. The overall impression is warm and approachable rather than sharp.

ripe stone fruitherbal spicewheaten sweetnessnatural depth

◐ Taste

The palate enters with fruity sweetness and a rounder mouthfeel than the 0% ABV might suggest, likely supported by the wheat malt and residual sugars. Mid-palate carries spicy yeast-derived notes alongside moderate, dry bitterness that balances the initial sweetness without dominating. The integration of fruit, spice, and restrained hops creates a harmonious whole rather than competing elements.

fruity-sweet entryspicy yeast notesmoderate dry bitternessround body

◑ Finish

The finish lingers on spice and stone fruit with a subtle residual sweetness that never tips into cloying. Bitterness fades gracefully, leaving a clean, dry aftertaste with lingering herbal notes.

spice and fruitsubtle sweetnessclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Grimbergen Blonde 0.0

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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 Blonde 0.0

About Alcohol-Free Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Alcohol-Free Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar Alcohol-Free Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, spicy, creamy character as Grimbergen Blonde 0.0 will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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