Lenten beer
Term from the Brauwerkstatt brewing glossary, category “History and beer culture”.
Explanation
Strong beer that monks brewed for Lent, because liquid food was allowed. The Paulaner monks in Munich brewed the forerunner of doppelbock this way, the Salvator. That is why many doppelbocks still have a name ending in “-ator”.
Test your knowledge
What was doppelbock originally?
- A Christmas beer
- The festival beer for Oktoberfest
- The monks’ Lenten beer
Show answer
Correct: The monks’ Lenten beer. Liquid food was allowed during Lent. The Paulaner monks in Munich brewed a particularly strong beer for it.