J Wilson, who is a home brewer intends to blog about his experience as he investigates a 300 year old tale about doppelbock beer, that is “liquid bread,” first developed for Lent by Bavarian monks in Munich, Germany.
Wilson said the got the idea a couple of years ago and wanted to explore it first-hand. His plan is to drink four 12 oz beers a day and lots of water in between.
“Getting drunk is the last thing on my to-do list at this time. This is an historical study.”
“The idea is a little bit crazy”, Wilson admits but in “beer-geek” circles the story is often told of how the Paulaner monks created a dark, hefty carbohydrate-packed beer in the mid 1600’s to sustain themselves through Lent when no food was pass their lips.
“I have a genuine love for beer, and am very drawn to the rich history it carries. Forty-six days is a long time without food. But if the the Paulaner brothers could do it under the guidance of God, I should be able to as well. A spiritual journey of this nature is no laughing matter, and I very much look forward to sharing it with you.”
Sources
desmoinesregister.com
Catholic Herald