Who owns Grimbergen?
Grimbergen is owned by Carlsberg (Denmark, CPH: CARL-B), which has owned the brand since 28 April 2008.[1] Grimbergen was founded in 1128 in Belgium and was independent until 2008.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Carlsberg A/S reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1128–2008)
- Owner HQ
- 🇩🇰 Denmark, Copenhagen
- Origin
- 🇧🇪 Belgium
- Founded
- 1128
- Category
- Beverages › Beer › Ale
- Parent ticker
- CPH: CARL-B
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Grimbergen
Grimbergen is a Belgian abbey beer brewed under licence from an abbey founded in 1128 whose community has been destroyed and rebuilt three times, which is why a phoenix appears on the label. Carlsberg acquired the brand with Kronenbourg in 2008.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Grimbergen?
The parent company of Grimbergen is Carlsberg, a publicly listed company headquartered in Denmark.
Is Grimbergen Belgian or Danish?
Grimbergen originated in Belgium in 1128, but it is owned today by Carlsberg, which is headquartered in Denmark. So Grimbergen is a Belgian-origin brand under Danish ownership.
Since when has Carlsberg owned Grimbergen?
Carlsberg has owned Grimbergen since 28 April 2008.
Who owned Grimbergen before Carlsberg?
Grimbergen was an independent company from its founding in 1128 until Carlsberg acquired it in 2008.
Is Grimbergen still owned by Carlsberg?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Grimbergen is still owned by Carlsberg. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Carlsberg A/S Annual Report 2025 — Carlsberg A/S, Annual report, published 5 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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