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Monk-Made Beer Finally for Sale in US

December 13, 2012 No Comments »

The 12th day of the 12th month of 2012 is not a day of deliverance but of delivery for devout American fans of Westvleteren 12, brewed by the reclusive Belgian... Read More »

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Monks Blend History And Malt In Their First Beer Created In 450 Years

June 21, 2012 No Comments »

The monks pace serenely in their long black habits, to a background of chanted psalms and obedient students from Ampleforth College swotting for exams. But beneath the peaceful surface of... Read More »

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Cider-making monks revive 200-year-old beer

April 18, 2012 No Comments »

Exiles took the recipe to France and flourished on ‘La bière Anglaise’. Now they’re back in Yorkshire, and so is the drink The monks of Ampleforth abbey, who are great... Read More »