Religious or not, the Trappist monks deserve a thanks from all the beer drinkers in the world.  Since the 1600s, monasteries have been brewing some wonderful ales.  Today there are over 170 monasteries in the world but only 7 are brewing (insert sad face here).  Fortunato from Tri-City Brewing is not a true Trappist Ale since it was brewed in Michigan, but has many similar qualities as those from Belgium and the Netherlands.  … Read entire article »