Quote Originally Posted by Stephen Asen
(Ooops sorry you are a monk.But I hope one beer won't spoil your discipline.)
I don't think medieval monks were averse to brewing. After all, they did (and some still do) run large-scale distileries. Alcoholic beverages were the main drink for a very long time, as the water wasn't safe.

So, on that historical note, congratulations to you Monk.