Trappist Beer Travels: Inside the Breweries of the Monasteries

Trappist Beer Travels: Inside the Breweries of the Monasteries


Equal parts beer journalism, history book, and travelogue, this second edition provides an in-depth look at the legendary breweries of Trappist monks, complete with vibrant images and updated information. Now in its second edition, Trappist Beer Travels takes readers inside monastery walls for an in-depth look at the legendary breweries of Trappist monks, sharing histories of each abbey, information on their brewing traditions, details about the lives of the monks, and helpful travel tips. From the expansive production facilities at Chimay, to the coveted gates of Westvleteren, to the ancient sun-baked walls of Rome's Tre Fontane, join three American beer writers as they travel the globe gaining rare access to the world's authentic Trappist breweries. This updated and expanded edition includes vibrant new and historical photographs and original artwork, as well as a brand-new chapter focused on the latest brothers to take up the craft of brewing, the monks of England's Mount Saint Bernard Abbey. Breweries spotlighted: . Orval (Belgium) . La Trappe (the Netherlands) . Rochefort (Belgium) . Chimay (Belgium) . Westvleteren (Belgium) . Westmalle (Belgium) . Zundert (the Netherlands) . Stift Engelszell (Austria) . Tre Fontane (Italy) . Mount Saint Bernard (England) . Spencer (Massachusetts, United States) . Achel (Belgium)