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Who owns Amstel?

Amstel is owned by Heineken (the Netherlands, AEX: HEIA).[1]

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
Heineken N.V. reported
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇳🇱 Netherlands, Amsterdam
Origin
🇳🇱 Netherlands
Founded
1870
Category
Beverages › Beer › Lager
Parent ticker
AEX: HEIA
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Amstel

Amstel is a Dutch lager founded in Amsterdam in 1870 and named after the river that supplied the ice its brewery needed. Heineken acquired it in 1968 and sells it worldwide, with Amstel Light holding a significant position in the American imported light beer segment.

Ownership timeline of Amstel

Owners of Amstel over 1870 to 2026 Heineken start not recorded–present Heineken (start not recorded) 18801900192019401960198020002020
  1. ? – present Heineken [1] reported

Where Amstel sits in Heineken

Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Amstel?

The parent company of Amstel is Heineken, a publicly listed company headquartered in the Netherlands.

Is Amstel Dutch?

Yes. Amstel originated in the Netherlands in 1870 and its owner, Heineken, is also headquartered in the Netherlands.

Is Amstel still owned by Heineken?

Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Amstel is still owned by Heineken. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (1) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Heineken N.V. Annual Report 2025 — Heineken N.V., Annual report, published 11 February 2026; retrieved 16 September 2026.

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