In the year 1240, as illness swept through the Belgian countryside, the Premonstratensian fathers of Leffe Abbey faced a dire question: how can we protect our people from contaminated water? The answer was found in brewing. By purifying water through fermentation, they created beer not just for celebration — but for survival. From that legacy of compassion and ingenuity, I was born.
I pour dark brown with a creamy tan head, carrying aromas of roasted malt and subtle fruit. My body is soft and smooth, gently sweet with notes of caramel, coffee, and dark chocolate, balanced by a whisper of bitterness. I’m the quiet strength of the abbey, wrapped in warmth, tradition, and a touch of mystery — a Belgian Dubbel crafted not to impress, but to sustain.
Pair me with rustic meals, spiced vegetables, or a slice of chocolate cake — or simply enjoy me by candlelight, as the monks once did. I am Leffe Brune, a beer of history, heart, and humble beginnings.
• European Beer Challenge - Gold Medal 2021
• International Beer Challenge - Bronze Medal 2018
• World Beer Awards - Bronze Medal 2015
• World Beer Cup - Gold Medal 2012
(Brewed by AB InBev)
The history of Leffe started way back in 1152, where Premonstratensian canonical Norbertines, like monks, lived in the Notre-Dame de Leffe Abbey. Back then, water was unsafe for consumption due to numerous epidemics. However, in 1240, the canons found the perfect solution; they started brewing beer as a safer alternative to water for travellers and pilgrims. Although Leffe had faced multiple hardships and even had to temporarily cease its operations for years, it managed to get back on its feet. Today, Leffe produces iconic and world-renowned Belgian beers that are painstakingly crafted with the recipes passed from generation to generation, and also with the time-old brewing traditions from the 12th century!
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