Saint Arnulf of Metz: Patron Saint of Brewers

One of several traditional patron saints of brewers, Saint Arnulf of Metz is honored with a feast day on July 18.

Arnulf of Metz (c. 582–645) was a Frankish bishop, known in French as Arnoul or Arnoulf, and in English as Arnold.

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Several miracles have been attributed to Saint Arnulf, but one in particular earned him recognition as a patron of brewers.

From anastpaul.com: 

It was July 642 and very hot, when the Parishioners of Metz, went to Remiremont to recover the remains of their former Bishop. They had little to drink and the terrain was inhospitable. At the point when the exhausted procession was about to leave Champigneulles, one of the Parishioners, Duc Notto, prayed “By his powerful intercession the Blessed Arnold will bring us what we lack.” Immediately, the small remnant of beer at the bottom of a pot multiplied, in such amounts, that the pilgrims’ thirst was quenched and they had enough to enjoy the next evening when they arrived in Metz. For this reason he is known as the Patron Saint of Brewers.

Today, raise a glass to Saint Arnulf of Metz and recall the prayer of Duc Notto as well.

Cheers!