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Grimbergen Brassin d'Automne

Belgium·Belgian Blonde Ale
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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
6.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitymaltydark fruit
fruity
malty
dark fruit
spicy
tart
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with ripe stone fruit—plum and mirabelle dominate—complemented by subtle spice notes and a backdrop of clean Malz character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

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
Serve at 7–10°C

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

Goblet

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

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