Heineken Original Lager Beer

Heineken is one of the world's most recognizable beer brands, famously packaged in its iconic green bottle or can with a red star logo. Founded in 1873 by Gerard Adriaan Heineken in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the brand has grown from a single brewery into a global powerhouse. The beer is known for its consistent flavor profile, achieved through the use of a specific yeast strain known as 'Heineken A-yeast.'

Today, Heineken is produced in over 160 breweries across more than 70 countries, including major facilities in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, USA, and various locations across Asia and Africa. Despite its massive global scale, the Heineken family still maintains a significant controlling interest in the parent company. As of 2026, Heineken N.V. remains the ultimate owner, continuing to manage a vast portfolio of international and local cider and beer brands.