Affligem is a Belgian abbey beer, first
brewed by monks in an abbey in Affligem, Belgium in the 11th century as a means to raise money, avoid drinking contaminated water and provide nutrition.
President and CEO Jeff Coleman became familiar with Paulaner — a brand of beers that began being
brewed by monks in the early 1500s, and the leading Munich, Germany Brewery since 1634 — in the 1980s, and became an importer for the brand in 1987.
Not exact matches
Now, enthusiasts line up to hoard rarities like the annual spring release of Halifax's Garrison Spruce Beer; esoteric and earthy Italian imports like Panil; and, most famously, Westvleteren XII, a Belgian ale
brewed by Trappist
monks that sold out in minutes when it hit 16 Ontario liquor stores at a cost of $ 80 per six - pack last December.
In the brewery,
monks brewed vast quantities of Scottish ale, which was served
by the liter at mealtimes.
«Paulaner Salvator, the founding beer of the Paulaner Brewery and the Doppelbock or «- ator» style, was first
brewed by the Pauline
monks in the early 1500s.
Take the widely available Chimay Première ($ 7.30 for a 750 - ml bottle)--
brewed by Belgian Trappist
monks, this bottle - conditioned copper - coloured beer features a silky mouthfeel, hints of spice, balanced notes of dark fruit and caramel malts, and a refreshing bitterness.