A Blessing For Brew

Blessing of Beer

Bene+dic, Domine, creaturam istam cerevisae, quam ex adipe frumenti producere dignatus es: ut sit remedium salutare humano generi: et praesta per invocationem nominis tui sancti, ut, quicumque ex ea biberint, sanitatem corporis, et animae tutelam percipiant. Per Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen

Bless, O Lord, this creature beer, that Thou hast been pleased to bring forth from the sweetness of the grain: that it might be a salutary remedy for the human race: and grant by the invocation of Thy holy name, that, whosoever drinks of it may obtain health of body and a sure safeguard for the soul. Through Christ our Lord. Amen

“Summorum Pontificum” allowed this to be used at any pub, bar, alehouse, inn, tavern or saloon. An indult may still be needed for clubs - based on the discretion of the bishop’s conference.

H/T: White Around the Collar

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4 Responses to “A Blessing For Brew”

  1. Stephen Says:
    December 29, 2007 at 6:28 am

    Ah, a delightful prayer. What is its origin? Is it used anywhere liturgially (and I don’t mean only in the houses of homebrewers)?

  2. Jorge L. Flores Says:
    December 29, 2007 at 6:46 am

    Nice!!!

  3. A Simple Sinner Says:
    December 29, 2007 at 7:12 am

    Stephen, I believe the answer is no. Likely it would have been in a book of blessings used extra-liturgically like the blessing of an automobile, house, or boat…

    I could be wrong.

  4. Rob Says:
    December 29, 2007 at 3:15 pm

    This blessing would be appropriate for Guiness. I am not sure it should be allowed for Budweiser or Keystone.

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