Originally made by Norbertine monks in the Belgian town of Grimbergen, it is now brewed by different breweries in Belgium, France, Poland and Italy.

When French invaders closed down the monastery at the end of the 18th century, the brewing activities here stopped also.

Later, when the abbey was re-established, the brewing activities were not resumed and the monks ordered their beer from local breweries.

Until 1978, Grimbergen Dubbel and Tripel were brewed in the brewery in Waarloos (part of the municipality of Kontich).

The green variety Belgian Pale Ale (75cl) is likewise brewed at Carlsberg Italia, Induno Olona.

In France there is a range of different varieties that are unknown in the country of origin: A limited edition Christmas Beer (Brassin de Noël) is sometimes produced for the year-end festivities.