The Augustinian monks have been brewing Augustijn since 1295 at their monastery in Ghent. In the Middle Ages, many priests and monks brewed and marketed their own beer. As the water was often contaminated, it was safer to drink beer because the water was boiled during the brewing process. The historic yeast strains give Augustijn monastery beer its mild, smooth, but very rich flavour. A beer for any occasion that excels when savoured in a relaxed atmosphere.