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The only Trappist brewery outside Europe will soon have a taproom

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Daniel Esparza - published on 08/24/18

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The monks of St. Joseph’s Abbey in Spencer, Massachusetts, might be taking their enterprise to the next level.

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Rome’s favorite chocolate was created by Trappist monks 140 years ago

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How to enjoy beer like a Trappist monk (VIDEO)

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