Behold the tale of a town called Leuven and a brew called Stella Artois. Their destinies merged some time in the deep, dark past and now provide enjoyment for people in over 80 corners of the world. It begins with a brewery dubbed Den Horen, or "the Horn" dating back to 1366. The title of master brewer was conferred to one Sebastian Artois in 1708, who then proceeded to pass on his gifts to his sons. Through a purchase by said Sebastian, the house came to be known as the Artois Brewery in 1717.

The name Stella Artois revels in a birth brought about by natural elements. The natural ingredients that comprise its makeup include water, malt, hops and the magic element, a unique Stella Artois yeast. The water itself is drawn from underground wells located deep beneath the brewery. The finished product is a culmination of ingredient, tradition and style.

The Artois Brewery has too seen many a rebirth. In 1918, it suffered from the artillery of WWI and was rebuilt. Today, the senior brewery is protected as a national patrimony. A second was built in 1948 and today boasts an annual production of 8.9 million hectoliters. 1993 marked the birth of fully automated brewery in Leuven. Stella Artois has found many homes but countless more friends.

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