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Grimbergen Triple Hops

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🌍 Belgium · Belgian IPA · One of 4 Belgian IPAs in hopIQ

A golden, hop-led abbey ale of 7.5 per cent with a smooth, abundant white head. Hops dominate the nose, alongside white-wine notes, spice and malt. The palate is fresh, balancing citrus and tropical fruit against the clove-like spice of the Grimbergen yeast, with floral and resinous hop notes and a firm, assertive bitterness. Citrus, tropical fruit and spice carry through a long finish.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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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
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Bone-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Sharp bitter finish.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very dry and assertively bitter.

The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Belgian IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
resinous
tropical
floral
Malt character
malty
Distinctive notes
spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Grimbergen Triple Hops

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity and luminosity. The beer presents a smooth, abundant white head that displays strong retention and fine lacing. Carbonation appears well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation.

golden, brightabundant white headfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately hop-forward, with prominent citrus and herbal notes layered alongside white-wine aromatics. Spice emerges from the Grimbergen yeast character, complemented by soft malt undertones that add depth without overwhelming the composition.

hop-forwardcitrus, herbalwhite-wine notesspiced yeast

◐ Taste

The palate opens fresh and balanced, with citrus and tropical fruit notes flowing across the mid-palate. The Grimbergen yeast delivers characteristic clove-like spice that intertwines with resinous, floral hop expression. A firm, assertive bitterness anchors the beer without harshness, providing structure and definition.

citrus, tropicalclove spicefloral, resinous hopsfirm bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is notably long and composed, with citrus, tropical fruit, and spice carrying through cleanly. The bitterness lingers pleasantly without dominance, leaving a dry, refreshing aftertaste.

long, dry finishpersistent citrus and spice
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Grimbergen Triple Hops

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Grimbergen Triple Hops

About Belgian IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Belgian IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar Belgian IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, resinous, tropical character as Grimbergen Triple Hops will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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