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Brews brothers: Norman monks revive ancient beer tradition

Published Mon, Jan 2, 2017 · 09:50 PM

Saint-Wandrille-Rançon, France

BEHIND the centuries-old stone walls of a Benedictine monastery in northern France, monks are busy bringing a long-lost tradition back to life.

Between prayer, Gregorian chants and spiritual reflection, they work on producing France's only truly monastic beer.

"For me it…

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