Of Beer and Saints
Before our next TPN, I’d like to share something for no other reason than it’s fun. BeerHistory.com has an article discussing the relation of various Christian Saints with beer. Monasteries and beer brewing have been together for quite a long time. Historically, beer and wine served as the common drink of the people, depending on their location, because most water was poluted and impure, causing sickness to those who drank it. Also, beer served as a staple of nutrition in many monasteries, sustaining the strength of monks through their times of fasting.
There is more, and I commend to you the article, Saints of Suds (“When the Saints Go Malting In”).
