Hoegaarden facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hoegaarden
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Town square of Hoegaarden
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 Hoegaarden
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Flemish Brabant | ||
| Arrondissement | Leuven | ||
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| • Total | 37.17 km2 (14.35 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| Postal codes |
3320, 3321
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| Area codes | 016 | ||
| Website | Official website: https://www.lokaalbestuurhoegaarden.be/ | ||
Hoegaarden is a small town, also called a municipality, in Belgium. It is located in the province of Flemish Brabant, which is part of Flanders. Flanders is one of the three main regions in Belgium. The municipality of Hoegaarden includes the main town and two smaller villages: Meldert and Outgaarden. In 2006, about 6,225 people lived in Hoegaarden. The area of the municipality is about 33.93 square kilometers. This means there were about 183 people living in each square kilometer.
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History of Hoegaarden
The village of Hoegaarden was started in the year 981. It was founded by the last ruler of a place called Brunengeruz. Later, a countess named Alpaïdis gave her land and castle to the Prince-Bishop of Liège. The castle site is now where the St-Gorgoniuskerk church stands.
Brewing in Hoegaarden
Because Hoegaarden was part of the Liège prince-bishopric, it had special tax benefits. This meant people paid less tax compared to nearby villages. These benefits helped the brewing industry grow a lot in Hoegaarden. Many breweries opened and made different kinds of drinks.
However, these tax benefits ended after the French Revolution. The Prince-Bishopric of Liège was no longer in charge. By 1955, the brewing industry in Hoegaarden had almost completely disappeared.
The Return of White Beer
A man named Pierre Celis later brought back the town's famous white beer. This special beer became very popular around the world. In 2005, there was a plan to close the Hoegaarden Brewery in the town. The idea was to move the beer production to another brewery in southern Belgium.
But the beer did not taste the same when it was made elsewhere. So, the plan to move the brewery was stopped. The Hoegaarden Brewery stayed in Hoegaarden, keeping its special beer tradition alive.
Famous People from Hoegaarden
- Pierre Celis: He was the person who started the famous Hoegaarden and Celis breweries.
Hoegaarden's International Friends
Hoegaarden has a special friendship with another town. This is called a "twin town" or "sister city" relationship.
Altmünster, Austria
See also
In Spanish: Hoegaarden para niños
