Monks have been brewing ales for centuries. This is something that occupies their time and allows them to indulge in the fruit of their labor when completed. Lately there is a resurgence in monk brewing as it is slowly becoming successful in many areas.
Ales for monks have been known to be an elixir. Elixirs are a cure for something such as headaches and arthritis. Monks have felt that by using beer, they were able to cure so many things that became wrong with them. Lately they have been brewing just to develop their brand of ale.
Here are some different types of ales that are manufactured by monks:
- Trappist Brews - The ales are made by Trappist monks, hence the name. There are seven monasteries that currently brew ale. There are six located in Belgium and one in the Netherlands. These two areas of Europe are ever so popular with brewing.
- Lazy Monk Brewing - This is yet another ale made by monks for the public’s consumption. The person who started this brew created the idea in Czechoslovakia. The ale quickly became a success and a small brewery was built to house the brews.
- Dupont Monk Stout - This is a darker brew scented with a hint of coffee. This ale is fairly new on the market and is quickly becoming popular. It is a very edgy stout made for the sophisticated drinker. This roasted stout is more of a cold weather drink, but can be enjoyed anywhere and anytime.
- Koningshoeven - This ale is brewed in the Netherlands by the Trappist monks and seems to be what they focus on best. They started the process in 1999 and have been going ever since. The craft beer is not your ordinary ale as it is darker made from the loyalty of monks who pour their efforts into it.
- Chimay - This ale was created in Belgium, again by Trappist monks. It is one of the best sellers on the market today. Its wide success comes in different varieties and can now be found not only in Europe but in America as well. This is the ale that put the monks on the map for brewing.
These are a few ales created by monks. Lately there has been a surge of these types of brews that are now seen in bars and restaurants everywhere.
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