For many years, our neighbours in Luxembourg were known for their expertise in wheat beers and pilsners. Today, their brewing tradition has evolved to include a wider variety of specialty beers, such as low-alcohol and fruit-infused beers.
The history of Luxembourg beer
Luxembourg has shared a strong bond with beer for over 500 years. It all began in 1510 when Benedictine monks from the Altmunster Abbey started producing craft beer in large quantities in the Clausen district. In the mid-19th century, a German brewmaster introduced pilsner to Luxembourg, and this lightly carbonated beer quickly became the national favourite.
No discussion of Luxembourgish beer would be complete without mentioning the iconic ‘Brasserie du Luxembourg’. Founded in 1871 as the ‘Brasserie par actions de Diekirch’, it revived the brewing tradition of the Récollets monks, who had been crafting esteemed beer since the 18th century. Due to increasing demand and production, the brewery opened a new, industrial-scale facility in Diekirch in 1930 — the country's first of its kind.
In 2000, more than a century after its founding, the ‘Brasserie du Luxembourg’ merged with ‘Les Brasseries Réunies du Luxembourg’ to become the ‘Brasserie du Luxembourg Mousel-Diekirch’. In 2002, the brewery was acquired by brewing giant AB InBev, gaining access to global expertise and innovation.
In response to the modernisation of brewing techniques and the need for improved energy efficiency, the Mousel-Diekirch brewery began building a new production site in 2016 with an annual capacity of 200,000 hectolitres. Opened in 2019, this state-of-the-art brewery continues to produce five beer varieties under the Diekirch and Mousel brands.
PerfectDraft-compatible Luxembourg beer kegs
Having expanded beyond Luxembourg’s borders, the Diekirch brewery now offers 6L kegs compatible with Philips PerfectDraft beer dispensers, delighting beer enthusiasts across the globe.
You can now enjoy iconic Luxembourg beers like Diekirch Grand Cru and Diekirch Premium on draught in the comfort of your own home. These pressurised kegs are fully compatible with your PerfectDraft machine. Simply moisten the tap seal, insert the hose into the tap, connect the handle to the keg, and place it inside your dispenser.
The Diekirch Grand Cru keg delivers a special high-fermentation amber beer. Its deep amber colour, crowned with a creamy white head, releases sweet, malty caramel aromas. On the palate, this refreshing beer reveals notes of caramel, honey, and malt, with a subtle touch of woody and herbal character. It finishes with a moderate bitterness.
For fans of lagers, Diekirch Premium is a must-try. This refreshing, yellow-orange lager pours with a generous, lasting white head. The aroma showcases malty cereal notes, delicate acidity, and a hint of hops. The flavour is smooth and round, led by malt character and finishing with a mild, balanced bitterness.
All Luxembourg beers in 6-litre PerfectDraft kegs are available at Saveur Bière. Don’t wait to enjoy your favourite Luxembourg draught beer at the perfect temperature with your PerfectDraft dispenser.
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