Consumer habits are evolving, including in the world of beer. Today, consumers are looking for products perceived as more natural, more accessible and better suited to their expectations in terms of drinking comfort. In this context, gluten-free beer is gradually becoming a lasting trend: it no longer speaks only to people affected by gluten intolerance or sensitivity, but also reaches a wider audience curious to discover beers that are different, balanced and enjoyable to drink.
This evolution does not call the essentials into question. Taste, balance and drinking pleasure remain central expectations. For breweries, the challenge is therefore clear: to offer gluten-free beers that fit naturally within the traditional codes of Belgian beer, without compromising on quality.
This is the dynamic behind the Grisette Organic range from Brasserie St-Feuillien. Heir to an old brewing style, it has been developing gluten-free beers for several years, designed as true tasting beers: accessible, balanced and faithful to their identity.
Because one conviction guides every creation: :
A gluten-free beer is above all still a beer – with taste, character and pleasure.
In brief
Grisette offers a modern approach to Belgian beer by integrating gluten-free beers into an organic range rooted in centuries-old brewing expertise. Driven by a constant pursuit of harmony and freshness, these beers are intended for a broader audience without giving up the standards of tasting. Between lightness, accessibility and character, they illustrate a market evolution in which St-Feuillien is taking part with consistency and mastery.
Contents
- The gluten-free segment: an evolution in usage within the world of beer
- Grisette: a brewing heritage from Hainaut revisited with precision
- Gluten-free: preserving the tasting experience
- Two gluten-free beers, two complementary profiles at the heart of the Grisette range
- A new 75 cl format to accompany new tasting occasions
- A beer that naturally fits into different moments
- An approach faithful to St-Feuillien know-how
- Grisette: an organic and gluten-free beer created for pleasure
- FAQ – Grisette, organic and gluten-free beer
The gluten-free segment: an evolution in usage within the world of beer
Long associated with specific needs, gluten-free is now part of a wider evolution in consumer habits. Without disrupting the fundamentals of the sector, it accompanies a search for more accessible profiles that can be seen across food and beverages as a whole.
The question is not about removing something, but about preserving what makes beer beer.
In the world of beer, this evolution remains gradual. Belgian beer culture is built on a strong requirement for taste, texture and aromatic complexity. Any adaptation, whether linked to raw materials or processes, must therefore fit into this continuity. It is in this spirit that certain breweries have chosen, sometimes for several years now, to integrate gluten-free beers into their range, not as an opportunistic response, but as a considered extension of their offer.
Within the Grisette range, this work is part of a long-term approach. The development of gluten-free Belgian beers does not alter the identity of the beer; it opens it up to other uses and other consumers, while respecting the balances that define the quality of a tasting beer.
An organic gluten-free beer is not meant to be an exception. It must remain a beer above all.
In this context, the question is no longer whether a beer is gluten-free, but whether it retains what makes the very essence of a beer: its harmony, structure and character. Grisette Organic Gluten-Free beers are therefore part of a new generation of gluten-free Belgian beers seeking to preserve drinking pleasure.
Grisette: a brewing heritage from Hainaut revisited with precision
A heritage beer in Hainaut, Grisette is a very old and highly localised beer style. At the end of the 19th century, each small brewery produced an amber, top-fermented beer drawn from wooden barrels. This beer was known as ‘Grisette’. Strongly hopped, it had a fairly pronounced bitterness and a relatively high density for the time (6%). Its production area probably stretched broadly from Tournai to Charleroi.
Grisette production continued uninterrupted at least until 1940. The brand still existed in the 1950s, but the beer offered no longer fully corresponded to the old criteria and the traditional style had disappeared.
At Brasserie St-Feuillien, the first Grisette Ambree dates back to 1919. It was relaunched in 1985, followed by a Blonde variant in 1995 and a Blanche in 1999.
This continuity has made it possible to preserve the historical identity of Grisette while gradually adapting it to contemporary expectations.
A major new step was taken in 2014, when Grisette Blonde became gluten free and, together with the Grisette Blanche, received certification. This evolution opened up a more contemporary reading of the range without breaking with the fundamentals of the style: freshness, accessibility and drinking pleasure.
This approach was then recognised several times on the international stage, notably with a World Beer Award won in 2016 by Grisette Blonde Organic Gluten-Free.
Within this whole, organic gluten-free beers find their place naturally. Their development, initiated several years ago, is part of a coherent approach: broadening access to tasting while respecting the fundamentals of the style. It is not about offering an alternative to beer, but a beer in its own right, faithful to its heritage.
Gluten-free: preserving the tasting experience
Long associated with specific needs, gluten-free now goes beyond that sole framework to accompany a broader evolution in consumer habits. For some, it responds to a particular sensitivity. For others, it reflects a search for clarity, lightness or simply a desire to discover other tasting profiles.
In the world of beer, this evolution raises an essential question: how can the sensory experience that defines a beer be preserved?
Gluten, naturally present in certain cereals such as barley, indirectly contributes to the structure of the product. Reducing or eliminating it therefore requires real precision work in order to preserve what builds drinking pleasure: roundness on the palate, finesse of bubbles, foam stability and aromatic richness.
Gluten-free is not a simplification; it is an additional requirement.
To brew its Grisette Organic Gluten-Free beers, Brasserie St-Feuillien works from the very first stages of production on the choice of raw materials and the balance of the brewing process. The recipe combines barley malt with naturally gluten-free cereals such as oats and rice, in order to reduce the presence of gluten while preserving the beer’s structure and harmony.
Oats bring roundness, body and foam retention, while rice contributes freshness and fluidity in the tasting experience. Together, they make it possible to preserve the spirit of traditional Grisette beers while developing profiles suited to current expectations.
The brewing process also includes a proteolytic rest at 45 C, allowing the enzymes naturally present in the malt to contribute to gluten reduction. This technical approach, controlled from the earliest stages of production, is consistent with the requirements of organic production.
Each batch is then analysed to guarantee a gluten content below the European regulatory threshold of 20 ppm. This technical mastery primarily makes it possible to preserve what remains essential in a tasting beer: texture, aromatic finesse and drinkability.
Beyond the specific needs of certain consumers, Grisette Organic Gluten-Free beers are also intended for anyone who wishes to discover another approach to beer, without compromising on taste or drinking pleasure.
Two gluten-free beers, two complementary profiles at the heart of the Grisette range
Within the Grisette Organic range, gluten-free beers occupy a central position. They offer two complementary interpretations of tasting, each with its own personality and finesse.
Grisette Blonde Organic Gluten-Free
Grisette Blonde Organic Gluten-Free develops a fresh, light and particularly accessible profile. Its liveliness, carried by a fine bitterness and a beautiful freshness on the palate, gives it great drinkability without ever making it neutral.
Behind this impression of lightness, the beer retains a real aromatic presence and controlled structure, allowing it to remain faithful to the reference points of a Belgian tasting beer. Its balance makes it particularly enjoyable during spontaneous moments, such as an aperitif with friends or a summer tasting, where freshness and ease of drinking take priority.
Accessible without being simplistic, it is a natural gateway into the world of gluten-free beers.
Grisette Triple Organic Gluten-Free
Fuller and more expressive, Grisette Triple Organic Gluten-Free offers a more intense reading of the range. Faithful to the character of Belgian tripel beers, it has an alcohol content of 8% vol. and a high original gravity of 18 P, bringing depth and structure.
The use of Citra hops, both during brewing and in dry hopping, develops an aromatic signature marked by fresh, bright citrus notes. This aromatic intensity is accompanied by a beautiful roundness on the palate and controlled structure, avoiding any impression of heaviness despite its strength.
More structured than the Blonde, it belongs more clearly to a tasting register, particularly at the table or during more settled moments. It demonstrates that a gluten-free beer can combine intensity, aromatic complexity and drinking pleasure without losing freshness or drinkability.
Two gluten-free beers, but the same demand for taste.
These two gluten-free beers now form the heart of the Grisette offer in this segment. They illustrate the same requirement: to offer beers that are not defined solely by the absence of gluten, but by their ability to deliver a complete, coherent experience faithful to the brewery’s identity.
In both cases, the objective remains unchanged: to offer a harmonious, readable and enjoyable gluten-free beer, capable of fitting naturally into different uses, without ever giving the impression of compromise..
A new 75 cl format to accompany new tasting occasions
As part of the continued development of the range, Grisette Triple Organic Gluten-Free is now available in a 75 cl format. This evolution naturally accompanies the profile of this beer, designed for a fuller and more composed tasting experience.
With its 8% vol., its more assertive structure and its aromatic signature marked by citrus notes from Citra hops, Grisette Triple Organic Gluten-Free fully finds its place in moments of sharing and tasting at the table. The 75 cl format extends this experience by giving the beer a more collective and gastronomic dimension.
Served during a meal, during a tasting among enthusiasts or on a convivial occasion, it invites people to take the time to discover its aromas, structure and freshness. The large format thus gives beer a central place in the tasting experience, beyond more spontaneous consumption.
This evolution also accompanies a broader market dynamic. Demand for quality gluten-free beers continues to grow, particularly in certain European markets where consumers are looking for products that combine pleasure, brewing identity and accessibility.
Through this format, Grisette Triple Organic Gluten-Free also affirms another vision of gluten-free: no longer a simple alternative, but a tasting beer in its own right, capable of combining character, aromatic complexity and conviviality..
A gluten-free beer can also be shared like any great beer.
A beer that naturally fits into different moments
The strength of a beer is not measured only by its style or structure, but also by its ability to fit into varied moments. In this respect, the Grisette Organic range, and especially its gluten-free references, is part of a flexible approach to tasting. It responds to a simple desire: to be able to choose a gluten-free beer without giving up the classic reference points of tasting.
Thanks to their finesse and accessibility, these beers easily accompany simple moments, such as an aperitif with friends, where freshness and liveliness are key. Their profile also makes them easy to pair with light meals, without weighing down the whole, while bringing enough aromatic presence to support the experience.
A beer that adapts to the moment, without ever fading away.
This versatility comes from a precise search for balance. Neither too marked nor too neutral, the gluten-free Grisettes adapt without imposing themselves. They leave room for the moment while remaining recognisable in their style.
They therefore meet different, sometimes complementary expectations. They are aimed at people who are intolerant or sensitive to gluten, at consumers attentive to their well-being, but also at beer lovers curious to discover new tasting profiles.
An approach that gives everyone the freedom to discover beer at their own pace.
An approach faithful to St-Feuillien know-how
Behind the Grisette Organic range are the fundamentals that have defined the work of Brasserie St-Feuillien for more than 150 years: constant attention to the quality of raw materials, mastery of fermentation and a desire to produce well-controlled beers that are faithful to their style.
Whether dealing with more structured beers or more accessible profiles such as Grisette, the requirement remains the same. Each recipe is designed to achieve precise balance, where aromas, texture and finish form part of a coherent continuity.
Within this logic, the development of organic and gluten-free beers is not a break, but a controlled evolution. It is part of a global approach: offering beers that respond to varied uses while preserving the identity and consistency that define the brewery’s signature.
Grisette Organic therefore illustrates another facet of St-Feuillien know-how. An approach that is more accessible in expression, yet based on the same standards of precision and quality.
Grisette: an organic and gluten-free beer created for pleasure
Through the Grisette Organic range, Brasserie St-Feuillien offers a balanced interpretation of beer, where freshness, accessibility and character find their place without opposing one another. Organic and gluten-free do not redefine beer, but enrich its possibilities by opening tasting up to new contexts and new profiles. It therefore stands out as a different way to approach beer, without breaking the tasting experience.
This approach is based on a simple conviction: a beer must above all remain a tasting experience. The gluten-free Grisettes fully follow this logic by offering readable, refreshing and coherent profiles, capable of adapting to different moments without losing their identity.
Whether for discovery, to vary pleasures or to accompany more spontaneous moments, they offer an alternative that is not defined by what it removes, but by what it brings.
At St-Feuillien, lightness is never built at the expense of taste.
You can find the full Grisette range and discover its different variations directly through the usual points of sale or on the Brasserie St-Feuillien webshop..
FAQ – Grisette, organic and gluten-free beer
Why choose a gluten-free beer?
Choosing a gluten-free Belgian beer can meet different expectations without changing the tasting experience. For some people, it is a necessity linked to a specific sensitivity. For others, it is a way to explore a more accessible alternative or simply to vary tasting profiles. The essential thing is to find a balanced beer, with character and taste. A well-crafted gluten-free beer is not distinguished by what it removes, but by what it offers in the glass.
Does a gluten-free beer taste the same as a classic beer?
A gluten-free beer can absolutely offer a complete taste experience. The brewer’s work is precisely to preserve balance, aromas and texture despite the adaptation of the process. In the case of Grisette gluten-free beers, the objective remains to offer an expressive beer with a real identity, without creating the impression of a compromise or a ‘reduced’ version.
How can you tell whether a beer is truly gluten-free?
A beer is considered gluten-free when it complies with a precise regulatory threshold, set at less than 20 ppm (parts per million). This level is framed and controlled by external bodies, ensuring reliable information for consumers. This requirement is based on recognised analysis methods and helps ensure consistency in labelling and production.
What is the difference between an organic beer and a classic beer?
An organic beer is produced from ingredients derived from organic agriculture, according to strict rules governing farming practices and processing. This notably involves particular attention to raw materials and their traceability. In the glass, it does not change the nature of the beer, but forms part of a broader, more regulated production approach.
Is a gluten-free beer lighter or more digestible?
Some people associate gluten-free with a feeling of lightness, but this depends above all on the profile of the beer. Style, alcohol content and overall balance strongly influence the perception on the palate. Grisette Blonde Organic Gluten-Free stands out for its freshness and lightness, while Grisette Triple Organic Gluten-Free, more structured and at 8% vol., belongs more to the category of tasting beers. It nevertheless retains a refreshing dimension thanks to its drinkability and aromatic profile.
Can you drink a gluten-free beer if you are not intolerant?
Yes, a gluten-free beer can be enjoyed by all consumers. It is not intended only for people with gluten intolerance, but also for those who wish to discover other profiles or vary their habits. It fits into a broader offer that allows people to explore beer differently without changing the codes of tasting.
Does a gluten-free beer really contain zero gluten?
A gluten-free beer does not necessarily mean a total absence of gluten, but compliance with a very strict threshold. To carry this claim, it must contain less than 20 ppm (parts per million), a level framed and controlled by external bodies. This framework makes it possible to offer an accessible beer while preserving its tasting qualities. In the case of Grisette gluten-free beers, this work is part of a global approach in which technical mastery and aromatic coherence remain inseparable.
What is the best gluten-free Belgian beer?
The choice of a gluten-free Belgian beer depends above all on tasting preferences. Some profiles favour freshness and lightness, while others look for more structure and intensity. What matters is choosing a beer that retains real presence on the palate and a clear identity. Grisette gluten-free beers offer two complementary approaches, making it possible to discover this style without compromising on taste.
Which gluten-free beer should you choose to discover the Grisette range?
For a first discovery, Grisette Blonde Organic Gluten-Free is often the most accessible, thanks to its fresh, light and balanced profile. Grisette Triple Organic Gluten-Free will be more suitable for those looking for a beer with more structure, intensity and aromatic complexity. With its 8% vol., high original gravity and dry hopping with Citra hops, it belongs to a more assertive tasting register while retaining beautiful freshness.
