Kronenbourg Brewery Grimbergen Brassin de Noël

Name: Kronenbourg Brewery Grimbergen Brassin de Noël
Brand: Beer
SKU: 692db5231603dadd1e57e079
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.36 (14513 reviews)

Christmas-Winter Specialty Spiced Beer 6.5 º 18 IBU

Brasserie Kronenbourg

Grimbergen Brassin de Noël is a refined Winter Seasonal Beer that evokes the warmth of the holiday season through a sophisticated, amber-hued profile. Rich caramel malt notes form a sturdy base for an aromatic tapestry of macerated prune, liquorice, and ripe dark fruits. While the brewer describes it as generously hopped, the hop presence serves primarily to provide a structured, earthy counterpoint to the deep sugary sweetness. The result is a harmonious abbey-style ale where festive spices and esters from fermentation are seamlessly integrated, delivering a smooth, warming sensation that lingers with a gentle, fruit-forward elegance and a clean finish.

Appearance. Deep amber to copper with copper highlights; clear clarity and a thick, persistent off-white head that leaves moderate lacing.

Aroma. Moderate to high intensity featuring rich caramel malt and dark fruit esters of prune and raisin; prominent spicy notes of liquorice and a hint of warming holiday spices are balanced by a subtle, earthy hop character.

Taste. Initial impression is malty sweetness with flavors of toasted caramel and dark sugar; secondary notes of dried plum and liquorice emerge mid-palate. Bitterness is moderate and well-balanced, preventing a cloying finish. The aftertaste is clean and lingering with a festive spice and fruit complexity.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a creamy, velvety texture; moderate carbonation provides a gentle lift while a subtle, well-integrated alcohol warmth reinforces the winter theme.

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