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NorCal Beer Maker Helping Monks Rebuild Spanish Monastery

Monks in a small Northern California town are rebuilding a 16th Century Spanish monastery with help from what may seem an unlikely source: beer.

2012/12/26

A six-pack of Westvleteren 12 is displayed at Ales Unlimited on December 12, 2012 in San Francisco. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Rare Belgian Beer’s U.S. Debut Draws Crowds Seeking $90 Six Pack

Westvleteren 12, a beer brewed by Belgian monks at St. Sixtus Abbey, had never before been released internationally, but monks brewed up some extra this year to raise funds for a new roof and other improvements to the abbey.

2012/12/13

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