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 |
| Last checked | 9 September 2026 | 6 September 2026 |
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For the rest of the group, see every beer sold as Dutch. More pairs: all the beer comparisons.