Photographer's Note
Un aperçus de l'abbay notre dame de Leffe.
The abbey Notre Dame de Leffe was founded in 1152 on the Meuse River in the province of Namur in southern Belgium. Like many monasteries across Europe, the Premonstratensian (Norbertine) canons of the abbey brewed ale. Using knowledge passed from generation to generation and ingredients found in the wild near the abbey, the canons developed a unique ale, brewed only at the abbey.
The abbey itself has known hard times and has been damaged by both natural and human circumstances over the years. In 1460 the abbey was destroyed by a flood, a fire swept through the settlement in 1466, in 1735 billeted troops damaged the brewery, and in 1794 the outbreak of the French Revolution resulted in the abbey being deserted and the brewery destroyed. The canons returned in 1902.
In 1952, the production of beer was continued after a partnership with the Flemish based Lootvoet brewery in Overijse. This brewery was later bought by the international beer company Interbrew (now InBev). Leffe was then brewed in Mont-Saint-Guibert until Interbrew closed that brewery. Now all Leffe brands are brewed at the Stella Artois brewery in Leuven.
The 1952 agreement between the Leffe abbey and a commercial brewery is said to have been the first of its kind (royalties continue to be paid to the abbey). Today, Belgium's beer category called "abbey" is thriving - with several beers brewed under similar licenses to Leffe as well as abbey beers named after abbey ruins or abbeys that no longer exist. The Affligem beers are a part of Heineken's international portfolio and Grimbergen is owned by Alken-Maes subsidiary of Scottish & Newcastle. Other notable abbey brands include Corsendonk.
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Ola_Kwiatek
(0) 2009-08-25 4:27
Famous monastery, very interesting architecture. Nice garden. Beautiful light and colors.
Cheers
asajernigan
(21427) 2009-08-25 4:32
John,
This is a nice shot of this historic abbey. Your composition is fine showing the scene from a good angle which provides nice depth and direction. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and detail.
TFS,
Asa
Gerrit
(62042) 2009-08-25 8:02
Mooi klooster, John, en gevangen in prachtig zonlicht.
Goede hoek en compositie.
Groeten Gerrit
jurek1951
(42198) 2009-08-25 8:45
Hi John,
Very interesting architecture. Original POV and composition. Very good shot. Well done,
Georg
xavshot
(69835) 2009-08-25 11:52
Bonsoir John
j'aime beaucoup la bière et je trouve que l'abbaye est pas mal non plus ;o)) Belle lumière pour nous présenter cette belle architecture.
Xavier
Nicou
(193806) 2009-08-25 12:25
Hellok,
Merveilleuse vud sur cette abbaye, jeu d'ombres et lumipères, super cadrage,a vec ce beau jarind, un mangigique rendu sur le apierre, fantastique.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou
gildasjan
(43826) 2009-08-26 0:01
Bonjour John
Une belle image entre ombre et lumière,cependant le mur à gauche gêne un peu cette composition.
Bonne journée
Amicalement
gildas
Amaz
(11475) 2009-08-26 2:01
Nice capture, John!!!
Very interesting you note! Belgium is famous for the best beermakers of the world!!
Excellent composition and amazing colours!!!
Great work!!!
Very well done!!!
Best regards,
Giorgio
(11279) 2009-10-23 23:56
- Jolie composition John, impressive building, I know this abbey but for others reasons ;o) anyway bravo, it's successful!
Have a nice weekend.
giorgio
Photo Information
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Copyright: john vantighem (john1)
(4028)
- Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2009-08-26
- Categories: Arquitectura
- Camera: Sony Alpha 200K, Sony 18-70 f:3.5-5.6, SanDisk Ultra II 4Gb, Jessops Circular Polariser
- Exposición: f/8, 1/60 segundos
- Versión de la foto: Versión original
- Date Submitted: 2009-08-25 3:55