Natufian Hunters Gatherers (Israel) settle to grow grain, brew beer and create the first civilizations. This is Neolithic time.

First production of bread.

Discovery of wine.

The world's oldest known beer recipe comes from a poem (Mesopotamia).

The oldest law code defines rules concerning growing, harvesting and selling grain and brewing beer!

The Romans named the drink “Cerevicia” or “Cervisia” to pay tribute to Ceres, the goddess of agriculture.

Monks start brewing beer to sustain pilgrims.

Earliest reference of hops used to spice and preserve beer came courtesy of Adalhard the Elder, of a Benedictine monastery in France.

The Abbey of Leffe serves beer to travelers and pilgrims. Beer was safer than water thanks to the boiling process.

Brewed in the heart of Munich, Bavaria. “Hefe-Weissbier”, literally means “Yeast-Wheat”.

Brewery De Hoorn, in Belgium, is the oldest root of Stella Artois.

Hoegaarden becomes a Witbier brewing town thanks to the tax break on wheat granted by the Prince Bishop of Liege (check his staff on our beer label).

Duke Wilhelm IVth Introduce a decree defining which only ingredients can be used to brew beer: Water, Barley Malt and Hops.

First IPA shipped from England to India.

On 12th October 1810, the first Oktoberfest was held in Munich, celebrating a royal wedding. Spaten (1397) and Löwenbräu (1690) are 2 of the only 6 breweries of Muncih serving Oktoberfest beers!

Until Louis Pasteur discovery of fermentation by yeast in 1857, fermentation was thought to be “magic”. At the same time he identified bacterias which was the first step to the invention of vaccines!

Carl von Linde, a German engineer, develops the first equipment to create industrial cold for the brewery of Spaten (Munich). This would allow to produce beer all year round.

Inspired by the beers from Budejovice (Bohemia), Budweiser is launched in US using local signature of polished rice and beechwood aging.

Birth of Corona in Mexico City.

Birth of Stella Artois. Its name is inspired by the Christmas star (“stella” in Latin).

First appearance of Budweiser Clydesdales in celebration of the repeal of prohibition.

First use of the Popular Cascade Hop Variety.

First celebrated in August 2008, the IBD was created to bring the world together by celebrating the beers of all nations and cultures.

UNESCO has listed Belgium’s beer culture among the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

The BJCP – beer style authority – has officially registered 6 new beer styles. New England IPA, New Zealand Pilsner, Grisette, Burton Ale, Mexican Lager and Catharina Sour!