Beer made by monks
Trappist Beers
The origins of Trappist breweries date back to the 17th century when the Trappist order first began. One of the fundamental principles of the order was that each monastery should be self-sufficient, while also looking after others. As part of this, many monasteries incorporated breweries as a way of feeding the community. Unfortunately, World Wars and the French Revolution caused the demise of many of these monasteries so that now only a few exist.
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Each of the brewery's beers carries the International Trappist Association logo, indicating that they meet the following criteria:
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The beer is brewed within the monastery’s walls,
either by the monks themselves or under their supervision. -
The brewery is secondary in importance to the monastery.
Its business practices follow the values of the monastic way of life. -
The brewery is not a profit-making venture.
All income simply supports the monks and their charitable causes.
