stella artois brewery tour belgium

• See & do
• Food & drinks

Staying over

• Plan your visit
• Sightseeing

Brewery Stella Artois

Stella Artois is part of the world’s largest brewery concern, AB InBev, and is still firmly rooted in its home base of Leuven.

You can visit the brewery on Saturday and Sundays. Take part in the new interactive guided tour. Experience the brewery in action and enjoy a wonderful Stella Artois after your visit. In short, experience beer in its purest form.

Practical info

Individual visitors • classic tour.

• Saturdays: 13:00 NL • 15:00 & 17:00 EN
• Sundays: 13:00 & 15:00 EN
• Book your ticket in time because the places are limited

Groups • Private Classic Tour

• Only after reservation: Stella Artois

www.breweryvisits.com

Also discover

Experience how beer is brewed in and around Leuven

Blogs for beer lovers

Do you love to stay at charming B&Bs or would you prefer to spend the night in a well-known hotel chain? Leuven’s got them all. Book your stay here.

Stella Artois Brewery Tour in Leuven, Belgium

Disclosure: This post (probably) contains affiliate links. If you click on one, I may make a small commission. Of course, this will come at no extra cost to you and helps keep this site running.

For those who drink, an unmissable part of visiting Belgium is the chance to explore its beer culture . Aside from drinking copious amounts of different beers, another way is to go on a tour of one of the country’s breweries. While I had several different choices of breweries to visit, I decided to pick one of Belgium’s most prolific beers, Stella Artois .

There were plenty of things I was keen to see when visiting Leuven , but the Stella Artois Brewery was near the top. After all, Stella is one of the most internationally recognizable Belgian beers. What resulted was an especially informative and engaging brewery tour through a cultural landmark of the city of Leuven .

Table of Contents

Leuven’s Beer History

It’s fair to say that beer has had a major role in the history of Leuven. The city’s brewing legacy extends back far before Stella Artois, with evidence of breweries existing as early as 1366. Leuven owes its tradition of beer in part to its prosperous university and strong academic culture, like many cities with historic ties to brewing. Rather than associating this link with an academic understanding of the brewing process, most people tend to simply connect students and drinking!

The importance of Leuven’s brewing industry didn’t have an impact on just the city’s growth, but also it’s very landscape. Like in many Belgian cities , the Vaart canal was built to link Leuven with the neighbouring city of Mechelen. Since the building of the Vaart, the surrounding Vaartkom area has had strong ties with the city’s brewing culture.

One historical building of the Vaart that still has a place in modern Leuven is the De Lantaarn Cafe . The cafe arose as part of the boom around the Vaartkom in the 18th century, and after World War II became synonymous with the Stella Artois brand.

History of Stella Artois

Even though the name “Stella Artois” is globally well-known, it’s only been used for the last century of the this centuries old history. The origins of Stella Artois actually begin just along the Vaart from the modern Stella Artois brewery at the Brewery Den Hoorn . Established by 1366, Brewery Den Hoorn became a major Leuven institution, gradually becoming the biggest business in the city.

It wasn’t until 1708 that the Artois name came into play, when  Sebastien Artois became the brewery’s master brewer. He would actually buy the brewery in 1717, renaming it the Artois Brewery . The next big change to the brewery didn’t happen until 1928 and with it “Stella Artois”.

For the festive season, a special Christmas beer was brewed and given the name “Stella”. The success and the popularity of the seasonal beer was so immense that it soon became available year round and led to this name change. The original horn symbol can still be spotted as part of the Stella Artois emblem.

The Stella Brewery Tour

After walking up to the Stella Artois Brewery, I arrived at the visitor centre and was given a high-visibility vest and ushered upstairs. Once we’d been given an introduction and safety briefing, we were on our way and started the tour.

We were led into the brewery grounds proper and into a small theatre. It was here that we would learn about the history of Stella Artois and the brewing process. It was quite interesting to learn the role each of the ingredients played in the composition of the beer. This is despite the fact that this was not my first brewery tour, having visited the Pilsener Urquell Brewery in Pilsen, Czechia.

For those that don’t know the process of how beer is brewed, I’ll try to give you a brief overview. The four essential ingredients of beer are water, barley, hops and yeast, however Stella also interestingly adds maize. It is the origin of the water, barley, maize and hops, and the strain of yeast, that give each type of beer its unique taste.

The brewing process starts with the “ malting ” the barley, by heating, drying and cracking it. After that is the “ mashing ” stage, where the malted barley is soaked in hot water to release its sugars. The mash is then drained, leaving behind a sugary liquid known as “ mort “.

Next, the mort is boiled while the hops are gradually added, balancing out the sweet flavour of the mort. All of this is done in rows of immense, shiny kettles. The last step in the brewing process is fermentation, caused by adding the yeast to the strained and cooled mort.

While Stella Artois is brewed in other countries for the international markets, if you drink Stella in Europe, it was likely brewed here in Leuven. We were able to see the kettles, before moving on to the bottling plant. From a viewing platform above, you can look down into the automated bottling machines and watch the process take place. While Stella is brewed here, mostly other brands are actually bottled on site, including Leffe .

The end of the tour rightly finishes with the opportunity to do some tasting of freshly and meticulously poured Stella Artois on tap. There is actually a 9 step process required to ensure the perfect pour. They allow plenty of time for you to enjoy a drink or two, as well as take a look at the gift shop. Before returning to the visitors centre, they kindly handed out gift bags to everyone, including several drinks for you to try.

Brewery Tour Information

Tours of the Stella Artois Brewery are run Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm and last a bit under 2 hours. Entry costs 8.5€ (as of 2017), with information here . Note: the entrance is by the large car park and you should allow more time than you think to get there. I was one of many who were struggling to find the entrance as the clock ticked down to 3pm.

You can get to Leuven and the Stella Artois Brewery from other Belgian cities like Brussels by train . The brewery is roughly a 20 minute walk from Leuven’s train station.

Would you make time to take a tour of the Stella Artois Brewery on a visit to Leuven? Have you been on a brewery tour before? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.

*Disclosure: I received free tickets from Visit Leuven for the Stella Artois Brewery Tour. As always, opinions are my own.

David is the author behind the Travelsewhere travel blog and is always on the search for the quieter, less-visited corners of the world.

You may also like

7 things to know about drinking beer in belgium, 15 great things to do in antwerp, belgium, truly the best cities to visit in flanders, belgium, a lengthy sightseeing guide to leuven, belgium, 9 helpful tips and local advice for visiting brussels, visit mechelen, a quintessentially belgian city.

My husband would love this… lol…:)

Jealouuuus! We only drove by it! 🙁 We should have spent longer in Leuven than half a day!

Always been one of my favorite brews, can’t wait to go on this tour

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed .

Stella Artois Brewery

Beer fan? Enjoy a guided tour of this brewery and learn more about Leuven’s most famous beer. Of course, no visit is complete without a tasting!

Everyone under the sun knows that Belgium is THE country for beer. Belgians drink a whopping 68 litres of beer a year, and the country is home to 300+ breweries.

When it comes to beers, Leuven has an impressive record. The multinational brewing company AB InBev is the largest brewing company in the world and has their home right in Leuven. Ever heard of them? They produce Budweiser, Corona and Beck’s, among others. Still, there’s one beer Leuven is specifically known for: Stella Artois.

Leuven locals love their Stella. And it’s not just them! Locals and tourists alike can get all the deets about this beer on a guided tour (Available in English and Dutch).

• First-come, first-serve : you can buy your tickets online or get them at Leuven’s tourist office (Naamsestraat, 3). Make sure to reserve in advance!
• Small steps : a guided tour lasts about 2 hours and starts in a small room before you enter the actual factory. Here you’ll learn more about the history of the company (which was founded in the 1300s). Then, you’ll get to see how the beer is brewed and you’ll learn more about the manufacturing process. Finally, you’ll be shown how the beer is packaged in cans and bottles. On the tour, your guide will answer any beer-fuelled question you have.
• The best part : after you’ve learned the theory, it’s finally time to taste the practice. Some tour guides call this “heaven”: the brewery’s bar, where you’ll have the chance to try some of the most beloved beers in Belgium.

Tips and Tricks

• For extra safety and coolness, you’ll be given a reflective vest before you start the tour.
• A special gift: before leaving, you’ll get 3 small beer samples as a souvenir for your visit.
• Wanna buy an actual souvenir? There’s a very nice gift shop in the brewery.
• Make sure to ask your guide before taking pictures, as you may not be allowed to do so in some areas.

Getting there:

• By Car: on-site parking available
• By Bus: close to bus stop Leuven Vaartvest. Buses 333, 334, 335 and 630 stop here

Aarschotsesteenweg 20, 3000 Leuven

Sa - Su, 15:00 (tours in English); Tu - Sa, 9:00 - 21:00 (for large groups)

All Seasons

8,5€, Kids free. Special discount rates available

Stella Artois Brewery

Top ways to experience Stella Artois Brewery and nearby attractions

Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

Also popular with travellers

STELLA ARTOIS BREWERY: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

• (0.02 mi) Novotel Leuven Centrum
• (0.12 mi) ooostel2.be
• (0.44 mi) Park Inn by Radisson Leuven
• (0.37 mi) HI Jeugdherberg De Blauwput Leuven
• (0.36 mi) Ibis Budget Hotel Leuven
• (0.03 mi) Foodsquare Novotel Leuven
• (0.23 mi) Zappaz
• (0.40 mi) Zarza
• (0.54 mi) Nirvana Kitchen
• (0.54 mi) Bistro Tribunal

Stella Artois

Just off the main inner ring road around 800m northwest of Leuven train station, this world-famous, highly automated brewery offers mostly group tours, though individual visitors can join weekend visits at 1pm (in Dutch) and 3pm (in English). Buy tickets from the tourist office or through the website as far ahead as possible.

It's not unusual to find that a pre-booked group tour has extra space that you can sign up for via the website – choose according to the flagged language of the available tours.

Aarschotsesteenweg 22

Get In Touch

https://www.breweryvisits.com

Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Museum Plantin-Moretus

26.45 MILES

The medieval building and 1622 courtyard garden alone would be worth a visit, but it's the world's oldest printing press, priceless manuscripts and…

Old England Building

15.62 MILES

This 1899 former department store is an art nouveau showpiece with a black facade aswirl with wrought iron and arched windows. The building contains the…

Grand Place

15.85 MILES

Brussels’ magnificent Grand Place is one of the world’s most unforgettable urban ensembles. Oddly hidden, the enclosed cobblestone square is only revealed…

15.63 MILES

Strap on a pair of headphones, then step on the automated floor panels in front of the precious instruments (including world instruments and Adolphe Sax’s…

Musée Horta

16.11 MILES

The typically austere exterior doesn’t give much away, but Victor Horta’s former home (designed and built 1898–1901) is an art nouveau jewel. The…

St-Gilles Town Hall

16.52 MILES

One of Brussels’ overlooked architectural wonders, this splendid Napoleon III–style palace

Musée Hergé

15.66 MILES

The inventive and touchingly nostalgic Hergé Museum celebrates the multitalented creator of comic-strip hero Tintin with an engaging, inventive and…

Memorial 1815

19.69 MILES

Inaugurated for the 2015 bicentenary, this showpiece underground museum and visitor centre at the battlefield gives some detail on the background to…

Nearby Leuven attractions

1 . St-Pieterskerk

At Leuven's heart is this soaring Brabantine-Gothic church (1425) whose remarkable wooden pulpit is fashioned like twin palm trees that drip with cherubs…

2 . M Van Museum

This state-of-the-art gallery houses a priceless collection of 15th- to 18th-century religious works, fascinating Leuven-relevant historical objects and…

3 . Universiteitsbibliotheek

Dominating Monseigneur Ladeuzeplein, this imposingly grand Flemish Renaissance–style palace features a soaring Scandinavian-style brick tower topped with…

4 . Stadhuis

Far and away Leuven’s most iconic sight, the incredible 15th-century stadhuis is a late-Gothic architectural wedding cake flamboyantly overloaded with…

5 . St-Michelskerk

This church's enormous baroque frontage remains impressive despite considerable age-erosion to the limestone capitals. It's topped with trumpeteer angels…

6 . OLV-Ter-Koorts

With its unusual interplay of brick and stone work, the exterior of this baroque former church is worth a look as you stroll by. It's now part of a…

7 . Sint-Antoniuskapel

Though originally built before 1329, this chapel is now an archetypal work of 1960s church design, made memorable as the last resting place of Father…

8 . Grote Begijnhof

This idyllic, village-like corner of Leuven would make an ideal film set for a medieval drama. The lantern-lit cobbled streets are lined with step-gabled…

Stella Artois Brewery

Top ways to experience Stella Artois Brewery and nearby attractions

Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

Also popular with travellers

Stella Artois Brewery - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

• (0.04 km) Novotel Leuven Centrum
• (0.19 km) ooostel2.be
• (0.70 km) Park Inn by Radisson Leuven
• (0.60 km) HI Jeugdherberg De Blauwput Leuven
• (0.58 km) Ibis Budget Hotel Leuven
• (0.05 km) Foodsquare Novotel Leuven
• (0.36 km) Zappaz
• (0.64 km) Zarza
• (0.87 km) Nirvana Kitchen
• (0.87 km) Bistro Tribunal

Stella Artois Brewery Tour | Leuven

Are you a beer lover? Are you visiting Belgium ? Then you must visit one of our breweries. In the city of Leuven , you can visit Stella Artois Brewery that has a rich history!  

Before you go: Stella Artois Brewery Tour

You can do a tour on Friday at 5PM (English tour), or you can do a tour on Saturday and Sunday: 1PM (Dutch) and 3PM (English). 

Entrance fee: €8.5

Stella Artois Brewery Tour

You start your tour at the visitor center by getting an introduction, a safety briefing, and your high-visibility vest for the tour.

We walked into the brewery where we ended up in a small showing room where our guide told us a bit more about the beer’s history. It all started with Brewery Den Hoorn in 1366 in the city center of Leuven. Brewery Den Hoorn set the now-famous taste and quality of the Stella Artois beer on the map. In 1717, Sébastiaan Artois bought the brewery and changed its name to Artois Brewery followed by Stella Artois in 1928. 

Fun Fact : The name Stella Artois came from a special Christmas beer they brewed for all the inhabitants of the city Leuven: Stella. Stella is Star in Latin and represents the Christmas star which you can also see in the logo. Stella became so popular that the brewery decided to produce the beer to be available all year-round. The brewery eventually changed its name to that beer. 

After learning the beer’s history, we learned more about the brewing process of the beer itself. Just as most beers, you’ll need barley, yeast, hop, and water but Stella Artois also uses maize in its beer. 

Would you like to make your own beer? First of all, you have to heat, dry, and crack the barley (also known as malting the barley), followed by soaking the malted barley in hot water. The residue is then being drained to get a liquid named Mort. We then boil the mort and add some hop into it. The last step in making beer is adding yeast to the mort. All of this is done in giant kettles that you can see during your tour.

After that, we went to the bottling station where we could see the beer being bottled.

You’ll end your tour at the Bar where you can do a free tasting (or two) of Stella Artois on tap. After enjoying your delicious beer, you’ll get your gift bag before going back to the visitor center. 

Don’t want to stop? 

Go to the city center to find the old buildings of Brewery Den Hoorn. De Hoorn is a lovely bar and restaurant where you can have a yummy burger! 

Life of a Passion

You May Also Like

13 Must do’s in Lier | Belgium

11 must do’s when in Bouillon

Chocolate Nation | Antwerp

Leave a reply cancel reply.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed .

Stella Artois Brewery

Stella Artoisbrouwerij

What can one experience here?

Regional products.

• Brewery ‘Artois’ was created via a fusion between Belgian Interbrew and Brazilian AmBev in 2004. 
• AB Inbev is the largest chain of breweries in the world.
• The actual history of this beer from Leuven goes back to 1366, the date that’s on the logo. 
• The brewery launched its first Christmas beer in 1926 and christened it ‘Stella’, which means ‘star’. 
• Famous Belgian beers from the group include Belle-Vue, Hoegaarden, Jupiler, Leffe, Piedboeuf, Stella Artois, and Vieux Temps.

• Address Vuurkruisenlaan 4 , 3000 Leuven (Leuven) Tel. +32 16 24 71 11 [email protected] [email protected]

Vuurkruisenlaan 4, 3000 Leuven (Leuven) Tel. +32 16 24 71 11

Be sure to discover

Kris Smedts and Mieke Nijs brew two blond craft beers, Witlov 6 is 6 degrees and Witlov 9 is a 9-degree Tripel. The name is inspired by the region where they live and brew - the Belgian endive region (called witloof in Dutch). The name also refers to how the beer is made, together and with love.

The history of Palm Breweries dates back to 1747, when Anne Cornet built a small village brewery opposite the church. It is the only brewery in the world to brew according to the 4 traditional fermentation methods. The stud is where the real Brabant draught horses are bred.

Can't wait to discover our best kept secrets, according to locals? Subscribe to our monthly newsletter and you'll find out!

Beer museums, breweries and a hop farm in Belgium

“You can spend years drinking something different every night in Belgium,” says Patrick Nijs, a self-described beer enthusiast who's volunteering with PALM Breweries during its annual hop-picking festival, the Hoppluk, held on August 27. “You never have to drink the same thing twice.”

The sheer number of Belgian beers — near always excellent and with ancient, storied traditions — is staggering. So while food lovers may flock to the country for chocolate and waffles or mussels and frites, as Nijs states, a sudsy pilgrimage to Brussels and beyond offers unmatched diversity sure to please any beer lover.

The hop-picking event is held at the PALM Brewery in Steenhuffel, Belgium, a short ride outside of Brussels. The hops grown onsite are used in the Palm Hop Select beer, an easy-drinking IPA, and the PALM Hop Select Limited Edition Green Hopping, which is brewed just for the festival. Volunteers are invited back to the brewery in December to drink the efforts of their labors at a release party.

PALM is one of several big-name breweries easily accessible if Brussels is your starting point on a beercation. Other options nearby include the Stella Artois brewery in Leuven, which is a quick train ride, and Hoegaarden, an easy ride away in its eponymous village.

“Brewing tradition here goes back to the 15th century,” explains AB InBev brewery visits manager Tom Robberechts while strolling through the Hoegaarden brewery, which has always resided in this quaint village.

Learn more: Best travel insurance

Whether it's these internationally known breweries which lure you to the country, the ancient monasteries producing Trappist beers, or the emerging craft beer segment — yes, there are young, upstart breweries in Brussels, too. Check out Brussels Beer Project for starters — you'll drink well on the journey.

To visit PALM in Steenhuffel, take the 251 bus route from Brussels, which arrives right in front of the brewery. Sample the full lineup in the tasting room, where beers from sister brewery Rodenbach, 30 minutes south of Bruges, are also available. The Stella Artois brewery is open to the public, but not for walk-ins. Schedule in advance through the brewery or contact the Leuven tourism center for a weekend visit. Frequent trains from Brussels take 20 to 25 minutes to arrive in Leuven. Visits to Hoegaarden must be arranged privately and require additional transportation from Leuven to the village.

Browse the photos above for a sneak peek inside the breweries, plus other hop-heavy activities around Belgium.

Plus, see more destination beer makers below.

Are you looking for a restaurant ? Click Here

Travel Info

• Europe Travel

STELLA ARTOIS BREWERY TOUR

BREWERY STELLA ARTOIS

ADRESS:  Aarschotsesteenweg 20, 3000 Leuven, Belgium

OPENING HOURS(for tours): Weekends from 13:00(in Dutch)/ from 15:00(in English)/ closed on 23rd, 24th, 31st of December and 1st of January

TRANSPORTATION: about 25 minutes by train from Brussels(Midi, Central, or Nord) to Leuven and walk 10 minutes

PRICE: 8.5 euro per person

BOOKING: book from the website Visit Leuven and purchase the ticket beforehand

Did you know that Leuven, a small university city in Belgium, holds the biggest brewery company in the world?  In November 2016, UNESCO has listed Belgium's beer culture among the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, recognized the Belgian beer as playing a key role in daily life of Belgians. It's not about the volume of beer production or comsumption, but it's about the diversity of beers from lambic beers, trappist beers, brown beers, not only the worldwide trending pilsner beers. Here in the brewery Stella Artois, you can participate in a guided tour to know more about Belgian beers!

Stella Artois brewery roots back to 14th century. The beer used to be brewed in Den Hoorn Brewery and later Stella Artois purchased it. Still now, the symbol of the Den Hoorn Brewery is proudly displayed in Stella Artois' cartouche to this day. After listening to the history of the brewery Stella Artois, the guide will take you to the huge brewing room. Brewing beer is about regulating the interactions between water, starch, yeast, hops, and some often spices in Belgium.  In this brewing room, the water is precisely conditioned to produce stable beers.

You can also find many lovely interiors of Stella Artois.

Since there are not that a lot of ingredients in beers, the ingredients with little difference makes a great difference. You'll learn how the crops are turned into the ingredients for beers and how the beers are produced here.

After that, the most fun part of the factory, you can see the packaging process with your eyes. Stella Artois is one of the most demanded beers in the world now. You'll be surprised how fast they are packaged!

Reducing the amount of non-resuable package is also an important achievement. Anheuser-Busch InBev, the company which holds the brewery Stella Artois got the 2018 Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award from Reusable Packaging Association.

As you may have expected, the best appreciatable part is the tasting of beers. you can get glasses of beers in this bar, delivered directly from the brewery. For winter, we also tried the winter edition of Leffe.

Getting a glass of beer freshly served from the bar and taking the first sip, this is the most enjoyable moment. You can sit down on the sofa or chair and feel perfectly relaxed.

O'BON PARIS' NOTE

You'll get some nice souvenirs at the end of the tour so you can still enjoy the beers at home!

Written and photographed by Leona Fujii

Related articles

O'Bon Paris

Paris travel.

• Eat & Drink
• See & Do

France travel

• Paris outskirts
• Central France
• South West France
• French riviera
• General Information
• Country Information

Follow us on :

©2024 - O'BonParis is a registered trademark of SoCobon

Find your hotel

Meetings & Events

• Radisson Rewards
• Hotel Deals
• Travel ideas
• Digital Services

Become a member in just one click.

Our Brands Radisson Collection Radisson Blu Radisson Radisson RED Radisson Individuals art'otel Park Plaza Park Inn by Radisson Country Inn & Suites prizeotel

• Destinations
• Serviced apartments
• New & upcoming hotels

Discover Radisson Meetings

• Book a meeting space
• Request a Quote
• Event Destinations
• Industry Solutions
• Shanghai Kitchen
• Discover Radisson Rewards
• Member benefits
• How to use points
• Bookers & Planners
• Discover our deals
• First time booking?
• Deals of the Day
• Book in advance
• See our packages
• Family friendly hotels
• Wedding venues
• Sustainable stays
• Sports teams stays
• Visit our blog

Radisson Hotels App

• My reservations

Our hotel brands

DESTINATIONS

South and West Europe

Top destinations

North and Central Europe

Middle East & Turkey

Africa and Asia Pacific

RADISSON REWARDS

About Radisson Rewards

Your Rewards points

Latest News

Get Inspired

Event solutions

About Radisson Meetings

TRAVEL EXPERIENCES

Travel experiences

Travel Inspiration

DIGITAL SERVICES

Suggested languages

All languages.

Main Currencies

All Currencies

Welcome back

• Corporate program page
• Corporate members
• Destination

Stella Artois Brewery

If you like the Stella Artois beer, you are in for a treat when staying in Leuven. This town in Belgium is the definitely the reigning capital for brewing beer, house to the headquarters for Inbev – the second largest brewery in the world and the Stella Artois producer. Whether you are a beer lover or just curious to see how they make this fabulous beer, you must drop by for a tour of the brewery when you are in Belgium. A historic beer town, Leuven is known for many centuries of Flemish tradition in brewing premium beer, which has built its reputation as a brewing nation. Indeed, the logo of Stella Artois says Anno 1366, which alludes to the first ever record of someone brewing in the city of Leuven. This record was found in the city's tax and it belonged to a local brewpub known as Den Hoorn. The origin of the beer Stella Artois goes back to the 1900s when it started as a Christmas brew. It was named as Stella after the Latin word for star. Although Belgium is mostly known for its sales in the international sphere, the pilsner lagers like Stella are more frequently consumed in the domestic market.

Indulge your love for beer with a brewery tour

Block your calendar as these tours are held only on Saturdays and Sundays at 1 pm in Dutch and at 3 pm in English. It offers an interactive explanation of the brand's history, how the brewing process works, and how it is bottled in the fast bottling and canning lines. At the end of the tour, you get to taste the beer in its purest form in the bar on the rooftop of the brewery. The tour usually lasts about 1.5 hours and you also get a sample bag as a gift. If you are traveling with a larger group, you can choose from different options for your tour: Beer Tour, Classic Tour, Draught Tour or Classic Tour VIP. Check their website for more details and make sure you book three weeks in advance, as tours tend to get full.

Getting there

The brewery is located in the heart of the University of Leuven, only a 15-minute walk from the train station. It might be tricky to find the entrance on Dijledreef street. So, plan to get there a little earlier than the tour start time as visitors can't join once the tour has started.

Shop for Stella Artois goodies

Visit the brand's shop at the end of the tour. You will find different accessories and gadgets, especially amusing for beer lovers. Buy some souvenirs or take some beers home.

You are trying to access additional information which is available in English. Please, select whether you would like to continue to the English website or remain on your current page.

Sign in to my account

Your session has expired.

Please sign in again to reconnect or click below to go to the home page.

Forgot your password?

Language and Currency

No results found

Add a voucher code

The Owner voucher code is incorrect

Please change to the correct account or search for a new voucher code

Voucher code expired or not valid

No results for the voucher code you are adding

Welcome to Radisson Rewards

• Not yet a member?

Sign into your account

Not yet a Radisson Rewards member?

Reset your password

Your session is about to expire!

You will be logged out automatically in a few minutes due to inactivity. Please click on the sign in button to log in again.

Your session has expired!

You’ve been logged out automatically due to inactivity. Please click on the sign in button to log in again.

A code was sent to