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Grimbergen Brassin d'Automne

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🌍 Belgium · Belgian Blonde Ale · One of 35 Belgian Blonde Ales in hopIQ

An autumn abbey ale of golden colour with orange highlights under a dense white head. The nose is led by plum and yellow stone fruit, with spice, malt and a note of fruit left to steep. On the palate ripe mirabelle and plum sit against a firm malt base, sweetness and bitterness stay in balance, and a light tartness keeps it lively. Spice and macerated fruit carry into a long, harmonious finish with a gentle bitter edge. A small amount of plum juice goes into the brew.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden5
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Belgian Blonde Ale.
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
tart
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
spicy
Malt character
maltyhoney

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Grimbergen Brassin d'Automne

◎ Appearance

A luminous golden ale with warm orange highlights, gleaming beneath a dense, persistent white head. The beer holds excellent clarity with bright, translucent body and fine carbonation that sustains the foam collar throughout the glass.

golden with orange tonesdense white headbright and clear

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with ripe stone fruit—plum and mirabelle dominate—complemented by subtle spice notes and a backdrop of clean Malz character. A vinous quality emerges, as if macerated fruit has been steeped, adding complexity and depth to the bouquet.

ripe plum and stone fruitsubtle spicevinous and fruity

◐ Taste

Ripe mirabelle and plum notes take center stage on the palate, supported by a firm malt foundation that provides structure without heaviness. Sweetness and bitterness remain carefully poised; a gentle tartness enlivens the mid-palate and prevents flatness, while subtle spice threads through the flavor progression.

stone fruit forwardbalanced sweet and bitterlight tartness

◑ Finish

A long, harmonious finish carries spice and macerated fruit notes, concluding with a gentle bitter edge that lingers without dominating. The aftertaste remains dry and composed, inviting another sip.

long and fruitygentle bitter edge
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Grimbergen Brassin d'Automne

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

Serve at 7–10°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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Grimbergen Brassin d'Automne

About Belgian Blonde Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Belgian Blonde Ale?

Belgian Blonde Ale 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 Belgian Blonde Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, malty, dark fruit character as Grimbergen Brassin d'Automne will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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