Stella Artois Beer

Stella Artois is a pilsner beer with a heritage that dates back to 1366 in Leuven, Belgium, originating at the Den Hoorn brewery. The brand's modern pilsner was officially launched in 1926 as a limited-edition Christmas gift to the people of Leuven, named 'Stella' (Latin for 'star') to commemorate the occasion. The 'Artois' part of the name pays tribute to Sebastian Artois, who became the master brewer in 1708 and purchased the brewery in 1717.

Today, Stella Artois is one of the world's most recognizable premium lagers and is a crown jewel of Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), the world's largest brewing company. While it remains deeply rooted in its Belgian hometown of Leuven, the beer is produced globally to meet international demand. Manufacturing occurs at primary facilities in Belgium (Leuven and Jupille) and the United Kingdom (at the Samlesbury and Magor breweries). Additionally, following a significant 2021 shift to localize production for key markets, it is brewed extensively across the United States in facilities such as St. Louis, Missouri, and Newark, New Jersey, as well as in Canada, Brazil, and Australia.

Ownership has evolved through several high-profile mergers, including the 1987 formation of Interbrew, the 2004 merger into InBev, and finally the 2008 creation of AB InBev. Headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, the company continues to manage Stella Artois as a global flagship brand, maintaining its premium status through its signature 'Chalice' ritual and traditional brewing standards.