Mallersdorf Abbey, Benedictine abbey and brewery in Mallersdorf-Pfaffenberg, Germany.
Mallersdorf Abbey is a Benedictine monastery in Mallersdorf-Pfaffenberg with stone buildings featuring Romanesque architecture. The complex houses both spiritual facilities and a brewery where beer has been produced for centuries.
Heinrich of Kirchberg founded this monastery in 1107 and populated it with monks from nearby abbeys. Brewing evolved over the centuries to become an essential activity alongside the religious mission.
The community here balances spiritual life with education and craft work that has shaped daily rhythms for centuries. Visitors notice how the religious spaces and working areas blend naturally into one another, reflecting how the sisters integrate prayer with practical tasks.
The abbey offers guided tours where visitors can explore the buildings and see the brewing operations. It helps to check ahead for tour availability since the community maintains a regular schedule of daily work and prayer.
A sister here carries on the brewing tradition and produces several beer varieties that are known throughout the region. The recipes rely on methods passed down through generations of the community.
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