“Artois” honours Sebastian Artois, who acquired the Den Hoorn Brewery in 1708, and named it ‘La Brasserie Artois’. Stella Artois was named for an 18th century brewmaster. To honour the occasion and the holiday, the brewery gifted the beer to the people of Leuven by naming it “Stella” (meaning “star” in Latin) and proudly placing a star on it – which remains on the bottle to this very day. Back then, the Den Hoorn brewmasters were rethinking how beers were fermented, which at the time were typically sour and darker brown.Īfter several generations of exploration the golden Stella Artois came to life during Christmas in 1926. Over 600 years ago in the Belgian town of Leuven, the Den Hoorn brewery was founded. Here are some of the lesser-known facts about the beer, from its origin in a small town in Belgium to the evolution of its design. Stella Artois owner AB InBev has released a number of lesser known facts about the history of the popular beer brand, whose origin story dates back to 1366.ĭrinkers of the Belgian lager may know the taste and smell of Stella Artois well, but they are less likely to have dug into its history.
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