Beer in Leuven
Beer history, breweries and beer culture in Leuven (Belgium).
The Den Hoorn brewery is mentioned in Leuven as early as 1366. Sébastien Artois bought it in 1717, and in 1926 Stella Artois was created here, first as a Christmas beer – “Stella” means star. Today AB InBev, the largest brewing group in the world, has its headquarters in Leuven.
Breweries in Leuven
Stella Artois
Goes back to the Den Hoorn brewery; Stella Artois was created in 1926 as a Christmas beer and is now known worldwide.
Known for: Stella Artois
Beer history of Leuven
- 1366
The Den Hoorn brewery is mentioned in Leuven – the origin of Stella Artois.
- 1926
Stella Artois is launched as a Christmas beer – “stella” means star.