Stella Artois

Stella Artois is part of a rich Belgian brewing heritage dating back as early as 1366. Its legacy of quality and sophistication is reflected in the iconic chalice specially designed to enhance all of the senses – with a unique shape that heightens the aroma and a stem that keeps the beer colder longer. Stella Artois is still brewed using the finest natural ingredients in the tradition of hand-crafted luxury. Today, Stella Artois is the No. 1 Belgian beer in the world and served in 95 counties.

History

By 1366 roots of our brewing tradition had been established in the city of Leuven, Belgium– which is also where the original Den Hoorn brewery was founded. Den Hoorn laid the foundation for the quality taste and standard Stella Artois is known for. The symbol of the Den Hoorn Brewery is proudly displayed in Stella Artois’ cartouche to this day.

Sebastian Artois was admitted to the Leuven Brewer’s Guild as a Brew Master in 1708, and only nine years later purchased the Den Hoorn brewery. In memoriam, you can find his last name on the brewery and every bottle of Stella Artois around the world.

The Artois Brewery was so beloved internationally and locally, a special batch was created as a Christmas gift to the people of Leuven. That special batch was the first to officially include “Stella” in its name. “Stella”, meaning star in Latin, pays homage to this original occasion, accompanied by a star on every bottle.

So next time you see a bottle of Stella Artois, take note of the rich history paired with the rich flavor on and in every bottle.