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Rating: 64

Heineken Lager

Brewery: Heineken Nederland B.V. · Zoeterwoude, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Variety: Lager · American Lager · Light Lager
Alcohol: ABV 5.00% / ABW 4.00%
IBU: 20
Preferred vessel: Bottle
Color: Medium Yellow (Pilsener) (3 SRM)
Added by Rob Hudson

Heineken was created by a group of dedicated people pursuing the highest quality and craftsmanship in brewing. The Heineken the world drinks today is still brewed using the original, unrivalled recipe invented three generations ago by the Heineken family. Its mildly bitter taste, fresh, fruity aroma, bright colour and exceptional clarity are obtained using only the purest water, hops and barley malt.

Light, Clean, Bitter, Golden

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Reviews

  1. Review by Rob Hudson
    Rating: 68

    Rob Hudson

    drank this beer from a Bottle in Eugene, OR
    Jan. 13th, 2009 at 8:36 p.m.
    Comment:

    Aroma: Crisp, light malty smell. Noble hop aroma. Saaz?

    Appearance: Light, clear. Med, white head.

    Flavor: Crisp, dry, peppery on finish. Bitter with lingering bitter finish.

    Mouthfeel: Med carbonation, light body, little or no warmth sensation which is ok for style.

    Overall: Nice pilsner, light and easy to drink. A bit leaning towards a German Pils in style with the dry finish.

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  2. Review by Gabriel Padoan
    Rating: 82

    Gabriel Padoan

    drank this beer from a Bottle in Boituva, Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Jan. 15th, 2009 at 7:29 a.m.
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  3. Review by Sean McCann
    Rating: 88

    Sean McCann

    drank this beer from a Bottle in Berkeley, CA
    Jan. 16th, 2009 at 8:35 p.m.
    Comment:

    I love this beer! It is the beer I always turn to when I am at a club or bar and they only have “mainstream” beers.

    Characteristics: refreshing
  4. Review by unrealnighthawk
    Rating: 65

    unrealnighthawk

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Peoria, IL
    Jan. 16th, 2009 at 9:16 p.m.
    Comment:

    From the party mini keg, Heineken is really good. When I first started drinking beer I liked it a lot from the bottle, but my taste has changed and now only the mini keg suffices.

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  5. Review by Natalie Greco
    Rating: 55

    Natalie Greco

    drank this beer from a Bottle in Anacortes, WA
    Jan. 17th, 2009 at 4:08 p.m.
    Comment:

    I have to admit, I don’t understand why so many people love this beer so much. I just don’t find it very drinkable.

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  6. Review by Greg Burnison
    Rating: 77

    Greg Burnison

    drank this beer from a Bottle in Gibsons, British Columbia, Canada
    Jan. 20th, 2009 at 1:52 p.m.
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  7. Review by Baxter
    Rating: 64

    Baxter

    drank this beer from a Bottle in Kansas City, MO
    Jan. 20th, 2009 at 2:51 p.m.
    Comment:

    It’s not a bad beer, it’s just not all that great, either.

    Characteristics: forgettable
  8. Review by Jason
    Rating: 50

    Jason

    drank this beer from a Bottle in Springfield, MO
    Jan. 21st, 2009 at 4:23 p.m.
    Comment:

    This beer is very average. It certainly doesn’t deserve the premium title that it is given.

    Characteristics: average bitter
  9. Review by Indranil
    Rating: 90

    Indranil

    drank this beer from a Can in Bangkok, Thailand
    Jan. 24th, 2009 at 6:59 p.m.
    Comment:

    By far the best I’ve ever tasted. Not available in Calcutta, so I have to go to Bangkok to have it :P

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  10. Review by Dave S.
    Rating: 55

    Dave S.

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Jan. 24th, 2009 at 7:28 p.m.
    Comment:

    Just fine for a lager, if you’re into that sort of thing.

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  11. Review by Keith
    Rating: 57

    Keith

    drank this beer from a Bottle in Seattle, WA
    Jan. 24th, 2009 at 8:10 p.m.
    Comment:

    Sometimes I like it, sometimes I don’t. I think if they made the green bottles brown to keep out the skunks I’d like it better. Not bad for what it is.

    Characteristics: average
  12. Review by Jesse Vlasveld
    Rating: 65

    Jesse Vlasveld

    drank this beer from a Bottle in Assen, Drenthe, Netherlands
    Jan. 25th, 2009 at 4 a.m.
    Comment:

    This is one of the standard kind of beers in the Netherlands. I find it quite drinkable :)

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  13. Review by ReTodd
    Rating: 65

    ReTodd

    drank this beer from a Bottle in Phoenix, AZ
    Jan. 30th, 2009 at 3:10 p.m.
    Comment:

    My first taste of an other than domestic beer. Used to be my regular go to beer while living in Singapore when I was younger.

    Characteristics: bitter
  14. Review by elmazz
    Rating: 70

    elmazz

    drank this beer from a Bottle in Eugene, OR
    Feb. 10th, 2009 at 10:42 a.m.
    Comment:

    Ahh the brew of the college days. Nice clean bitter taste.

    Characteristics: clean
  15. Review by woodtemple
    Rating: 72

    woodtemple

    drank this beer from a Bottle in Bonney Lake, WA
    Feb. 11th, 2009 at 1:12 a.m.
    Comment:

    A drinkable beer, funny when people call this a good beer though, goes down like water as any cheap beer does, guess that would make it refreshing:)

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  16. Review by kurthurst
    Rating: 64

    kurthurst

    drank this beer from a Bottle
    Feb. 22nd, 2009 at 7:42 p.m.
    Comment:

    This is a beer that needs to be consumed very cold. The warmer it gets the more bitter it becomes.

    Characteristics: bitter golden light
  17. Review by theprint
    Rating: 85

    theprint

    drank this beer from a Bottle
    Feb. 26th, 2009 at 2:57 p.m.
    Comment:

    Heineken is right up my alley. Light, crisp and with just a little bitterness. Even at room temp, the bitterness is endurable.

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  18. Review by HumbleBeer
    Rating: 64

    HumbleBeer

    drank this beer from a Pint glass
    March 2nd, 2009 at 5:01 p.m.
    Comment:

    Heineken consistently delivers that unmistakable aroma and crystal clarity. The flavor is very mild with a hint of skunk that is characteristic of beer in green bottles. It is light, crisp and mild. I consider Heineken an airport beer, probably the best you can do in a situation with limited options.

    Read my full review at humblebeer.blogspot.com/2009/02/heineken.html

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  19. Review by Brian Flanagan
    Rating: 62

    Brian Flanagan

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
    March 11th, 2009 at 8:37 a.m.
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  20. Review by Ryan
    Rating: 65

    Ryan

    drank this beer from a Bottle
    March 11th, 2009 at 5:08 p.m.
    Comment:

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  21. Review by Sander Tiekstra
    Rating: 70

    Sander Tiekstra

    drank this beer from a Bottle in Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
    March 13th, 2009 at 3:30 a.m.
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  22. Review by ciaran_lee
    Rating: 40

    ciaran_lee

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
    March 15th, 2009 at 9:23 a.m.
    Comment:

    A fairly dull but acceptable beer for those times when nothing better is available.

    Characteristics: boring
  23. Review by Dean Robinson
    Rating: 75

    Dean Robinson

    drank this beer from a Bottle in Newcastle, NSW, Australia
    March 20th, 2009 at 7:19 p.m.
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  24. Review by Lobsterman
    Rating: 51

    Lobsterman

    drank this beer from a Bottle in Portland, ME
    April 1st, 2009 at 6:31 a.m.
    Comment:

    A beer that delivers a steady flavor that stands out from other mass-produced Lagers.

    Characteristics: clean easy litebite
  25. Review by Jason Weaver
    Rating: 60

    Jason Weaver

    drank this beer from a Bottle in College Station, TX
    April 8th, 2009 at 7:50 p.m.
    Comment:

    It’s not great but I’ll drink it.

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  26. Review by Aprocks
    Rating: 77

    Aprocks

    drank this beer from a Bottle in East Los Angeles, CA
    April 9th, 2009 at 10:41 a.m.
    Comment:

    Always up for a Heiny!

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  27. Review by mwalsh
    Rating: 53

    mwalsh

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    April 18th, 2009 at 9:14 p.m.
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  28. Review by vito613
    Rating: 25

    vito613

    drank this beer from a Bottle in San Marcos, TX
    July 10th, 2009 at 1:04 p.m.
    Comment:

    this is supposed to be a “premium” beer? not at all good and a waste of money!

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  29. Review by Red Grant
    Rating: 65

    Red Grant

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Cicero, IL
    Nov. 9th, 2009 at 5:49 p.m.
    Comment:

    I’m rather fond of this beer. It’s not perfect, far from it but it brings back a lot of old memories.

    Characteristics: clean light
  30. Review by RSbirdman22
    Rating: 64

    RSbirdman22

    drank this beer from a Bottle in Greenville, SC
    Dec. 13th, 2009 at 1:12 p.m.
    Comment:

    Characteristics: bitter easy golden

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