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
Where Amstel sits in Heineken
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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 6 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] Heineken N.V. Annual Report 2025 — Heineken N.V., Annual report, published 11 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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