Stella Artois
The origins of the Stella Artois brewing company can be found to dated tax papers from 1366, and began in the town of Louvain (Leuven), Belgium. The brewery was called "Den Hoorn" (Dutch for "The Horn") which is still illustrated on the Stella label. In 1708, Sebastien Artois won the coveted title of Master Brewer of Den Hoorn, and the name Artois was forever associated with the town of Louvain and the brewery. After producing a exceptionally clear beer during a traditional annual Christmas brew in 1926, the batch was named "Stellafrom," Latin for "star," and was so popular that it was produced year-round. Thus the full name Stella Artois was born.
The Stella-Artois brewery and offices dominate the entire north-eastern part of the town. The old Artois brewery closed in the mid 90′s due to modernisation and now sits abandoned on the outskirts of the newer active plant. From the outside the brewery is an unimpressive mass of concrete and glass but is very impressive on the inside.
The Stella-Artois brewery and offices dominate the entire north-eastern part of the town. The old Artois brewery closed in the mid 90′s due to modernisation and now sits abandoned on the outskirts of the newer active plant. From the outside the brewery is an unimpressive mass of concrete and glass but is very impressive on the inside.
