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In heaven there is no beer: ‘Damiaan Donker’ beer honors its saintly namesake

May 4th, 2012 Posted in Uncategorized

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Catholic News Service

HONOLULU — First, a couple of schools. Then, several U.S. parishes. Now, a fine craft beer?

Many things have been named after St. Damien de Veuster of Molokai, but none was more surprising than a recent discovery at a Whole Foods store in Hawaii, a bottle of Belgian ale labeled with the likeness of St. Damien.

The beer is called “Damiaan Donker.” The name pairs the Dutch words for “Damien” and “dark, strong ale.” Read more »

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