Amstel vs Heineken Original 5%: which is actually Dutch?
Both are sold as Dutch. Amstel has a split supply, part imported and part brewed in Britain. Heineken Original 5% has a split supply, part imported and part brewed in Britain. On strength, Amstel is 3.4% in the UK and Heineken Original 5% is 5.0%. Amstel is 1.6 percentage points weaker here than the version sold at home.
| Amstel | Heineken Original 5% | |
|---|---|---|
| Sold as a beer from | Netherlands | Netherlands |
| Brewed for the UK in | Manchester | Manchester |
| Brand owner | Heineken N.V. | Heineken N.V. |
| UK strength | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Strength at home | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Difference | 1.6 percentage points weaker here | None |
| Verification | Partly verified | Verified |
The two pages in full
Amstel
Mixed supply · 3.4% · sold as Dutch
Partly verified
Heineken Original 5%
Mixed supply · 5.0% · sold as Dutch
Verified
Every figure here is taken from the two beers' own pages, where each one carries its source and the date it was checked. For the rest of the group, see every beer sold as Dutch.