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De Dolle Brouwers

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It all started with three men sharing one passion: Romeo Bostoen and the brothers Kris & Dr. Jo Herteleer. Kris Herteleer being the last (since 2006) of the original Dolle Brouwers currently active in Esen. Kris Herteleer© Erik Verdonck His brother
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Sint Sixtus Abbey of Westvleteren

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The monks of Sint-Sixtus started to brew beer for one main reason. The same reason any monastery has done historically, to generate extra revenue. Arms of Ordo Cisterciensis They needed the funds to survive and sustain themselves and their order. Beer was al
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