Stella Artois, or Stella for short, brews many other beers, but they are mostly known for their self-titled lager. Stella is a great beer choice for those who enjoy lagers, and it goes with almost any meal. Stella Artois was established in 1366 in the town of Leuven, Belgium.

Stella Artois is an “international pilsner” beer brand currently owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev and distributed all over the world with an alcohol by volume of either 5% or 5.2% depending on the location.

Leuven, Belgium It's Belgian, not French. Stella Artois was originally brewed in Leuven, Belgium, a small city east of Brussels. Currently the best-selling beer in Belgium, it's also brewed around the world, including in the U.K. and Australia.

U.S.-brewed Stella Artois stays true to the time-honored Belgian recipe and will use the three signature ingredients: Saaz hops, malted barley, and water. It is brewed under the strict supervision of Brewmasters in Leuven, Belgium.

In total, 18% of U.S. beer drinkers say they like Stella Artois. However, in actuality, among the 70% of U.S. respondents who know Stella Artois, 26% of people like the brand.

The nickname “wife beater” became synonymous with the drink after people who had reportedly drunk too much Stella would go home and be abusive to their spouses.

Stella Artois was born as a Holiday gift to the people of Leuven from the brewery. The name “Stella” – meaning “star” in Latin – pays homage to the occasion, and a star has been proudly displayed on Stella Artois bottles ever since. Stella Artois is proud of our rich Belgian heritage.

Stella Artois

In total, 18% of U.S. beer drinkers say they like Stella Artois. However, in actuality, among the 70% of U.S. respondents who know Stella Artois, 26% of people like the brand.

Stella Artois is a cheap lager, popular with workers and football fans. A simple, straightforward pilsner-type beer with a nondescript taste. The Stella brewery is located in Leuven, more or less beside the railway station.

Stella is a well-used name in recent years, among the most popular names for newborn girls in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, England, Finland, France, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, United States, and Wales.

Back then, Stella was used in descriptions of the Virgin Mary, such as Stella Maris for "star of the sea" and Stella Coeli for "star of the sky." Stella was a popular given name from the late 19th century to the early 20th century before making a comeback in the early 2000s.