Amstel

Brewed by:
Heineken

Style:
Euro Pale Lager

ABV: 5,0%

Country: Netherlands

Amstel Brewery is a Dutch brewery founded in 1870 on the Mauritskade in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It was taken over by Heineken International in 1968, and the brewing plant closed down in 1982, with production moving to the main Heineken plant at Zoeterwoude. Amstel was the first Dutch brewery to export beer in cans.

 At the end of the 20th century, in Spain, Heineken International decided to replace the local centennial brand El Águila and convert it into Amstel.

 Heineken offers several beers under the Amstel brand. Amstel Lager uses predominantly light pilsner malt, although some dark malt is also used. It is sold in 75 countries. Amstel Light is a 3.5% abv pale lager. Amstel 1870 is a slightly dark 5% abv lager. In France a beer called Amstel Free, with minimal alcohol content - about one per cent ABV, is produced. A non-alcoholic version can also be purchased in the Netherlands.