Amstel Original Beer

Amstel is a globally recognized beer brand that originated in 1870 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It was named after the Amstel River, which provided the ice used for cooling the beer during its early production years. The brand was founded by the De Pesters and J.H. van Marwijk Kooy brewing family. In 1968, Amstel was acquired by its major competitor, Heineken, which remains the ultimate owner of the brand today.

While the brand's heritage is deeply rooted in the Netherlands, it is brewed extensively across the globe to serve local markets. In Spain, where this specific bottle (labeled in Spanish) is commonly found, production is managed by HEINEKEN España S.A., with breweries located in Madrid, Seville, Valencia, and Jaén. The beer is celebrated for its '100% Malta' composition, adhering to traditional brewing standards maintained by the Heineken Group.