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Kloster Machern

TIME : 2016/2/18 19:18:21

The Moselle might be better known for its wine but a former Cistercian monastery, founded in the 13th century, now houses this extraordinary brewery, with a bar made from a copper vat and strung with dry hops, a wicker-chair-filled terrace, and excellent local cuisine. Brews, including a Dunkel (dark), Hell (light) and Hefe-Weizen (wheat beer), are also sold at its shop (noon to 5pm). Also here is a museum (10am to 6pm Easter to October, reduced hours at other times; adult/child €3/1.50) exhibiting religious iconography, plus puppets, toys and model railways. It's 7km northwest of Bernkastel-Kues.