kovilj is known for its honey and rakia. in the process of restitution, the state returned to the monastery previously nationalized of arable land and of forests. as of 2017, a brotherhood of 30 monks cultivates some . they keep 200 bee hives and produce a famed white basil honey (from "stachys annua l."). the monastery produces a variety of brandies made of quince, plums, green nuts but also cognac and walnut liqueur. the monastery produces of brandy per year.