Heineken - 50 Litre Keg
Product details
| Management number | 253518537 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$141.40 | Model Number | 253518537 | ||
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Heineken Lager Beer is a global powerhouse and the definitive face of the International Pale Lager. Founded in 1864 by Gerard Adriaan Heineken in Amsterdam, it became the first premium Dutch lager to conquer the world stage. Recognized by its iconic green bottle and red star, it is designed to be a consistent, high-quality "world beer" that tastes the same whether you are in a bar in Amsterdam, a stadium in London, or a patio in Calgary. It is a beer that prioritizes crispness and a specific "skunky" hop character that has become its global signature.
Beer Description
Heineken pours a bright, crystal-clear straw gold with a lively, effervescent carbonation and a frothy white head that maintains decent persistence.
Aroma: The nose is distinct and instantly recognizable. It leads with a slightly skunky, herbal hop aroma, followed by a clean, sweet scent of pale malt and corn-like grain. Because it is famously bottled in green glass, the light-strike provides a "dank" herbal quality that fans of the brand have come to expect as part of its profile.
Palate: On the tongue, it is light-bodied and highly refreshing. It leads with a crisp grainy sweetness and notes of cracker, which is quickly followed by a moderate, grassy bitterness. The mouthfeel is "zippy" due to high carbonation, and the finish is exceptionally clean and dry with a lingering herbal snap.
Profile: It sits at a standard 5.0% ABV and a balanced bitterness of approx. 19–23 IBU, providing more "bite" than many American-style light lagers.
Technical Notes: The heart of Heineken’s flavor is their proprietary "A-Yeast." Developed in the 19th century, this specific strain provides the subtle fruity notes and the crisp, clean finish that distinguishes it from other mass-market lagers. It is brewed with 100% natural ingredients—barley malt, water, hops, and yeast—and is fermented in horizontal tanks to provide the yeast with the ideal pressure to develop its signature flavor profile.
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