Who brews Trappist beer?
Q: Who brews Trappist beer?
A: Trappist beer is brewed by Trappist monks.
Q: How many Trappist monasteries are there?
A: There are eight Trappist monasteries--six in Belgium, one in the Netherlands, and one in Austria.
Q: When did the monastery of La Trappe in Soligny have its own brewery?
A: The monastery of La Trappe in Soligny had its own brewery in 1685.
Q: Why did the Trappists first brew beer?
A: The Trappists, like many other religious people, first brewed beer to feed the community.
Q: What is the purpose of Trappist breweries today?
A: Now, Trappist breweries also brew beer to pay for their works and for good causes.
Q: Were many Trappist breweries destroyed throughout history?
A: Yes, many of the Trappist monasteries and breweries were destroyed during the French Revolution and the World Wars.
Q: How long have monastery brewhouses been around in Europe?
A: Monastery brewhouses, from different religious orders, have been across Europe since the Middle Ages.
