Leffe

History

The abbey of Leffe was founded in 1152 on the river Meuse in the province of Namur in southern Belgium. Like many monasteries across Europe, the Premonstratensian (Norbertine) canons of the brewed ale, starting in 1240.[[File:Leffe-building.jpg|thumb|The Notre-Dame de Leffe abbey in Dinant, the original building from the Leffe beer logo]]The abbey has been damaged by both natural and human circumstances over the years: the Meuse river flooded the brewery in 1460, and six years later a fire damaged the abbey, but by the 17th century it prospered. The brewery was confiscated by the state in 1796, and in 1809, after making beer only in limited quantities, it was closed. The old kettles were melted down for the weapons industry during World War 1.

The production of beer was resumed in 1952 when Father Abbot Nys, helped by brewer Albert Lootvoet, brought a brown ale to market. , there were five top-fermented brands made under the Leffe brand. Royalties are paid to the abbey.

The Leffe museum in the town of Dinant, known as , is open to visitors.

References

References

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3. Beeson, James. (October 2023}} Now Leffe brands are brewed at the [[Stella Artois]] brewery in [[Leuven]], as well as under licence{{snd}}and at reduced strength{{snd}}in the UK.{{cite web). "AB InBev lowers Leffe abv to 'better suit' UK drinkers". William Reed Ltd.
4. (2016-09-15). "Het Belgisch bierboek". Lannoo Meulenhoff.
5. "Leffe {{!}} Maison Leffe".