The Paulaner Monks Who Drank Beer For God: How A 17th-Century Lenten Loophole Created One Of Germany's Most Famous Beers | Flipboard talesofthemiddleages.com - Being a monk in 17th-century Bavaria was no picnic. The winters are brutal, and conditions in the monastery are basic at best. Then along comes Lent …

flip.it/eW8YKI The Paulaner monks of Munich came up with a creative solution for fasting during Lent. They decided to brew beer instead. #history #craftbeer #beerfestivals #beer #flipboardusergroup #foodanddrink #munichbeer #germany #europe