Working to nourish their bodies through lengthy Lenten fasts, the monks of Neudeck ob der Au outside of Munich are credited with developing the rich-and-malty doppelbock style of beer. Packed with carbohydrates, calories and vitamins, this unfiltered “liquid bread” is said to have sustained the monks from Ash Wednesday to Easter, and more than 300 years later, the monastic history and quality of this beer style is well-known throughout the world. Writer and semi-professional beer drinker J. Wilson embarked on a 46-day beer-and-water fast to test the legend of doppelbock’s origins, church connections, and nutritional value, as well as his own will power — and live to tell the tale.
Diary of a Part-Time Monk
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J. Wilson is an award-winning homebrewer, BJCP Certified beer judge, semi-professional beer drinker and pretty good dad. He blogs about the ideal condition of harmony, beer and joy at www.brewvana.net.
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By Bradford
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As a sometime writer on the subject of drinking and religion, I looked forward to reading this book as soon as I heard about it.
The first part of the book describes the history of the beer, of fasting, and what led him to the project, which I found interesting. He also goes into the medical aspects of the fast in great detail, including all that could go wrong, healthwise, from living on beer and water alone for over six weeks, which I found less interesting.
But the meat of the book is the daily journal of his experiences during the 46 days, and this part is excellent. His little project attracted international media attention, including folks like CNN and Fox News. J. gets on his soapbox a few times, but mostly it's just a window into the home life of a regular guy with an odd mission.
You should check it out.
The first part of the book describes the history of the beer, of fasting, and what led him to the project, which I found interesting. He also goes into the medical aspects of the fast in great detail, including all that could go wrong, healthwise, from living on beer and water alone for over six weeks, which I found less interesting.
But the meat of the book is the daily journal of his experiences during the 46 days, and this part is excellent. His little project attracted international media attention, including folks like CNN and Fox News. J. gets on his soapbox a few times, but mostly it's just a window into the home life of a regular guy with an odd mission.
You should check it out.
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I don't like beer, at all. Yet when a friend recommended this book, I found myself engaged with a whole new world of hops and grain and pressures and temperatures - and tastes! A home brewer who also loves to cook, the author determined to try a "beer" fast akin to the Catholic monks in Germany long ago. His experience physically and spiritually, and the education in all tings brewing were a delightful surprise and a fun read.
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I worked with J Wilson at Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery, but I learned so much more about this dynamic guy through his book. Diary of a Part-Time Monk not only relates the story and history of fasting done by European monks, but also explores the complexity of family, friends, and values that lead J through his fast. His research and preparation were evident throughout the read. This guy and his family are awesome...you will get intimate with them as well. Heck....this book is one of the many reasons J Wilson is the 2012 Wynkoop Beer Drinker of the Year. Proud to be a friend!!
