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Grimbergen Double Ambrée

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The first Grimbergen beer, launched in 1958, and still the dubbel of the range. Dark caramel malt gives the deep mahogany colour, with toasted barley malt adding sweetness. The nose is rich in toffee, macerated fruit, roast, liquorice and prune. On the palate caramel and ripe fruit lead, backed by a clear hop bitterness and a fine carbonation. The finish lingers on roasted grain, liquorice and prune, with bitterness and sweetness building together.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Gold · 2023
World Beer Awards
Country Winner · 2023
World Beer Awards
Silver · 2021
World Beer Awards
★Gold — World Beer Awards
★Country Winner — World Beer Awards
★Silver — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelroasteddark fruit
caramel
roasted
dark fruit
fruity
toasty
hoppy
Aroma
Rich and complex on the nose, with pronounced toffee and caramel notes layered beneath roasted barley and toasted grain.
also:malty,spicy
not found:juicy,bready,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Grimbergen Double Ambrée

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany hue with a warm, translucent glow, developed from dark caramel malts. A creamy off-white head forms readily and maintains steady lacing down the glass. Fine carbonation creates a gentle, persistent bead.

mahogany browncreamy headclearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Rich and complex on the nose, with pronounced toffee and caramel notes layered beneath roasted barley and toasted grain. Macerated dark fruit—particularly prune—mingles with liquorice and subtle roast, creating a warming, intricate bouquet that invites repeated nosing.

toffee, carameldark fruit, pruneliquoricetoasted grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth caramel and ripe fruit character, supported by a clear, measured hop bitterness that provides structure without dominating. Mid-palate develops roasted malt depth and a touch of liquorice, while fine carbonation sharpens the overall impression and aids complexity.

caramel-sweetripe fruitbalanced bitternessroasted malt

◑ Finish

The finish is extended, with roasted grain, liquorice, and prune persisting alongside a building interplay of residual sweetness and restrained bitterness. The aftertaste remains warm and moderately dry.

roasted, lingeringsweet-bitter balance
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
75
Serve at 10–12°C

Serve at 10–12°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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