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Here the abbot founded a monastery together with 12 sisters, where they accepted anyone who wanted to
welcomed. In order to exist as a monastery,
monks work and produce products with their own hands
make. In the monastery they make bread, beer and cheese.
The proceeds from these products are used to
monastery and to support its main goal. Namely, to serve God with love for
the human being. They hold daily services supporting people on a spiritual and social level, with the possibilities
that are there at that moment.
After 25 years the community was so dispersed that Abbot
Abibos in consultation with the Patriarch of Georgia
decided to move the monastery in Antwerp to
what is now the monastery ship Elia 2.
Most of the sisters have returned to Georgia. Abbot
Abibos, together with Sister Elisabeth and Sister
Mariam supervises the construction of the monastery ship and together
a lot of work done on board.
Among other things, a chapel was built on the Elia 2
beautiful hand-painted frescoes. These
murals were made by professor Teimuraz Japaridze of the
Tbilisi Academy of Fine Arts, and his wife Magda Japaridze.
History of Our Monastic Community
Our monastic community has its roots in Georgia, a country with a centuries-old Christian tradition. From this heritage, many Georgians eventually settled throughout Europe. To offer them a spiritual home abroad, Father Abbot Abibos—at the request of His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II, Patriarch of Georgia—was sent to Antwerp to establish a monastery there.
A vibrant community of twelve sisters and their abbot soon grew in Antwerp. They welcomed all who sought support, regardless of origin or background. As in every monastic tradition, they worked with their own hands: baking bread, making cheese, brewing beer, and using the proceeds to sustain the monastery and fulfill its essential purpose—living in the service of God, with love for others.
After twenty-five years, the community had become more dispersed. With the blessing of Patriarch Ilia II, Abbot Abibos decided to move the monastery to a new and remarkable location: the ship Elia 2.
The Present Day
Today, the monastery ship Elia 2 is moored in Dinteloord and can sail to various destinations. It is a unique project—so far as we know, the only floating monastery in the world. On board is a beautiful chapel with hand-painted frescoes created by Georgian artists and professors Teimuraz and Magda Japaridze.
The monks continue to craft artisanal products. Abbot Abibos, who grew up in a winemaking family and refined his skills over many years, wanted to use his experience to create a distinctive beer. After years of experimental brewing, selecting the right ingredients, and following traditional monastic methods, Het Klooster Bier was born—a beer brewed by hand, with dedication, and deeply rooted in monastic tradition.
All proceeds support our religious and social mission. Today, we brew several types of beer: Blond, Tripel, Quadruppel, Gezustersbier, and Profound.
We welcome visitors aboard the monastery ship to become acquainted with our community, explore the chapel, and taste our beers. For more information, please visit our website or join one of our tasting sessions.
Thank you for visiting our website.
We hope to welcome you aboard Elia 2 soon.
– Abbot Abibos
– Sister Elisabeth
– Sister Mariam
Het Klooster Beer – Craft from a Living Monastery on the Water
Monastery Ship Elia II – Dinteloord
Hét Klooster Beer is brewed by a small Georgian monastic community that lives and works aboard the monastery ship Elia II. Our tradition is rooted in the centuries-old monastic rhythm of silence, work, prayer, and hospitality. Unlike commercial “abbey concepts,” our beer is not a marketing idea—it is genuinely produced by monks, in a real monastery, crafted by hand and in the spirit of our order.
The monastery on the water continues an ancient Georgian tradition in which monks and nuns sought solitude in mountains, caves, forests, and even on ships, dedicating their lives to prayer and labor. That same spirit is alive today in Dinteloord, where our community works daily on frescoes, icons, guest hospitality, guided cruises, and the creation of authentic monastery beer.
Our beers are brewed with care: small batches, natural ingredients, patient fermentation, and a flavor profile that deliberately departs from modern industrial brewing. Each beer has its own character, shaped by monastic simplicity—pure, honest, understated, and free from artificial additives.
Beyond the brewery, our ship is a cultural and spiritual space. Visitors can explore the hand-painted frescoes, learn about monastic life, join a tasting session, and take a peaceful boat trip across the Volkerak.
This makes Het Klooster Beer truly unique in the Netherlands and far beyond: a living monastery that brews its own beer and shares its tradition with guests.
We invite you to experience genuine monastic hospitality—a rare combination of tradition, craftsmanship, and serenity, in the heart of North Brabant