
Leffe
- Address:
- Industrielaan 21 Boulevard Industriel
- City:
- Brussels (ZIP Code 01070)
- Location:
- Belgium
- Country:
- Belgium
- Phone:
- 070 222 919
- Web:
- http://www.leffe.com/
Leffe, a brewing tradition since 1240: Founded in 1152, Notre-Dame de Leffe was an abbey of Premonstratensian canons, i.e. monks living in a community characterised by its hospitality.
Pilgrims were always welcome at Leffe and in 1420 the canons decided to build a brewery for the preparation of a healthy, invigorating beverage (diseases like the plague ran rampant through the region at that time, and the boiling of water during the top fermentation process of the Leffe beer killed all germs). After the French Revolution the abbey was re-established in 1929. The abbey church was reconstructed on the old farm grounds, as the beautiful 18th-century church had been destroyed. Each monk had a specific task and was entirely at the service of the parishes.
The Leffe abbey in 1740, in its heyday: in the foreground we can see the mill with its half-timbered gable, using the water of the Leffe river. In the background, facing each other, are two enemy fortresses: the Montorgueil tower and the castle of Crevecoeur. A lay master brewer worked for the abbey and made a Leffe beer that was so delicious that the parishioners preferred to drink a Leffe on Sundays rather than go to church. The abbot had to take forceful action.
The abbey and the brewery were closed during the French Revolution and seemed to be nothing but a distant memory, until the abbey was re-established in 1929. In 1952 abbot Nys and Albert Lootvoet decided to once again take up the brewing tradition of Leffe with its well-guarded recipe and offer a range of delicious Leffe beers. In the meantime, AB-InBev has taken up the torch and has made a commitment to honour the tradition of the Leffe beer, which has been brewed according to the same recipe since 1240.
- Beer
Leffe (Beer)
Abbey
TASTING NOTES: Appearance: Dark color, something coppery beige foam and durable (though not abundant). Aroma: Rich and earthy hops. Body / Taste: Lots of nuances in flavor, that are overlapping each other, mostly fruity and sweet, but the...
- Beer
Leffe (Beer)
Abbey
TASTING NOTES: Appearance: A deep color between gold and mahogany, the foam has a short duration. Aroma: roasted, malty something which detects the presence of alcohol. Body / Taste: fruity and spicy presents profiles with initial bitterness is...
- Beer
Leffe (Beer)
Dubbel
TASTING OF [[Leffe Brune]] View: Dark brown, medium bodied, thick and persistent foam. Nose: Mix of sweet and fruity aromas. Mouth: sweet fruity with brown sugar. Dry oak with a hint of caramel. ALCOHOL: 6.5%
- Beer
Leffe (Beer)
Abbey
...light acid and bitter touches that give it a great balance. Slightly sweet finish, accompanied by raisin notes. CERVECERÍA: Leffe. This brewery is part of brewer conglomerate AB InBev, who established a commercial agreement with the canons of the Order...
- Beer
Leffe (Beer)
Christmas
TASTING NOTES: Color: Leffe de Noël has a ruby colour with a small white head. Smell: sweet, fruity aroma with notes of malt. Mouth: Taste is sweet and malty. ABV: 6.6% Vol. TYPE OF BEER: Christmas
- Beer
Leffe (Beer)
Abbey
...entrance in the mouth is very soft; It gives off subtle flavored and spicy flavors that show its true elegance. CERVECERÍA: Leffe. This brewery was founded in 1240 in the municipality of Dinant, province of Namur, in southern Belgium, by the canons of...
- Beer
Leffe (Beer)
Blonde Beer
TASTING NOTES: Appearance: Leffe Royale is light orange with lots of bubbles and a small white foamy head. Aroma: Aromas of hops and grapefruit, sweet candy. Body / Taste: The taste is sweet and hoppy with a finishing touch and bitter fruit. TYPE OF BEER:...
- Beer
Leffe (Beer)
Abbey
TASTING NOTES : Color: Leffe Triple is Color: Golden Orange . Foam: White , abundant and resilient Mouth: Palate: The malt , slightly sweet and bitter end . PRODUCER : Leffe ALCOHOL: 8%
- Beer
Leffe (Beer)
Fruit
TASTING NOTES : Color: Leffe Ruby Barrel 6L is ruby red color Mouth: Palates smooth and refreshing with notes of spice. Sweet , but without being sticky and with a little touch of acidity COMPOSITION : The first abbey beer that has been marinated with...
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