 Since
1873, the Friart family has been brewing various beers, among
others, the St-Feuillien. But the history of this beer goes
back even further.
In the 7th century, an Irish monk by the
name of Feuillien came to the Continent to preach the Gospel.
Unfortunately, in 655, while travelling through the charcoal
forest, across the territory of what is now the town of Le
Roeulx, Feuillien was martyred and beheaded. On the site
of his martyrdom, Feuillien’s
disciples erected a chapel which, in 1125 became the Abbey
of Prémontrés, but later became known as the
Abbaye St-Feuillien du Roeulx.
The Abbey prospered until the upheavals of the French Revolution.
During these troubled times, it was condemned by the revolutionaries.
For centuries, monks have brewed beer and this tradition has
been preserved until this very day.
Fourth generation of brewers
for the Friart family but still the same passion and know-how. |
