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Grimbergen Triple Hops

Grimbergen
Belgium·Belgian IPA
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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
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppyresinoustropical
hoppy
resinous
tropical
citrusy
floral
spicy
Aroma
The nose is immediately hop-forward, with prominent citrus and herbal notes layered alongside white-wine aromatics.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
Serve at 8–11°C

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

Tulip glass

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

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About Belgian IPA

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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

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