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Tynt Meadow, our English Trappist Ale, is borne of reflection and made with joy.
It comes from Mount Saint Bernard Abbey, a community where work is a form of prayer and peace is at the heart of everything we do.
Tynt Meadow
Trappist Ale, English story
Rich, velvety pools of darkness are layered with time to create this unique ale. Made with water drawn from our well and sustainably sourced local ingredients, Tynt Meadow is a modern revival of the ales once made at Mount Saint Bernard Abbey long ago.
In the convergence of the old and the new, we combine complexity and simplicity.
Trappist beers usually get their names from the monastery’s location. We named ours ‘Tynt Meadow’ to honour the land where monastic life began in the Midlands nearly two centuries ago. As part of the great Trappist tradition, we produce a strong dark ale with a distinct English character.
At the heart of our process, the monks at Mount St Bernard Abbey Brewery oversee the bottle fermentation of Tynt Meadow. This ensures that this dark ale is rich in history and simplicity, yet complexly rewarding. Whether you’re savoring it alone or with company, enjoy it in quiet contemplation.
Mount St Bernard Abbey. Our Home in the Heart of England
We welcome visitors to Mount Saint Bernard, our Abbey, and Brewery. Although we are a functioning monastery and brewery, we warmly invite those interested to explore our home and learn about our work.
Parking is available on-site with donations accepted. Our car park is a fantastic spot from which to explore the natural beauty of Charnwood Forest.
“By mingling their properties and so revealing fresh potential; by being carefully stored and matured, the humble malt, hops, yeast, and water are spirit-filled and bring forth something new, something nurturing and good, that brings joy to those who share it.”
Dom Erik – Brewery Blessing, 2018
The Order
We are a Cistercian Order of monks, a self-sustaining contemplative community devoted to work, prayer, and reflection. Indeed, our story is a rich, complex tale of endurance and revival.
Our monastery, located near Coalville, Leicestershire, rests at the foot of Charnwood Forest. As one of the few monasteries revived in England after the Reformation, it now stands as a simple yet practical testament to modern monastic life. Moreover, the active and diverse order of Brothers who live here continue to work, worship, and uphold this rich tradition.
The Brewery
Mount St Bernard Abbey, now home to our Trappist Brewery, established it between 2017 and 2018. Though the original recipe was lost to time, Tynt Meadow revives the spirit of an ale once brewed at the Abbey.
Our brewery uses sustainable practices, ingredients, and techniques, thereby offering a modern take on traditional ale in an eco-friendly and community-focused way. Initially starting with a small home brewing kit, we now produce over 1,000 hectolitres of Tynt Meadow, which is available across the UK, Europe, and North America.
Hello Leo!
Cats have always played a vital role in both daily life and brewery operations. Wherever fresh supplies are involved in ale-making, a Chief Mouser often handles pest control.
In 2020, Leo joined the Mount Saint Bernard team as a kitten. This British Shorthair, who takes both work and sleep seriously, quickly won the hearts of the monks and staff. His charming personality made up for his questionable talents in vermin control.
Brother Leo spends his days exploring the Abbey with free reign. He often visits the monks at work and roams the grounds. During summer, he enjoys the cool marble floors, while in cooler months, he retreats indoors, seeking warm spots to curl up and cat.