Abbey beers are made in commercial breweries around the world-intended to emulate the styles of the classic:

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Abbey beers are indeed intended to emulate the styles of the classic Trappist beers of Belgium. Trappist beers are made by or under the supervision of monks within the walls of a Benedictine abbey, and Abbey beers are their commercial counterparts, often made by breweries outside of the monastic community.

Abbey Beers Are Made in Commercial Breweries Around the World-Intended