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Bintang

Beer Description

Originally brewed and sold simply as "Bir Heineken," the brand was strategically renamed Bintang (Indonesian for "Star") in the 1950s to protect the business from anti-colonial sentiment while retaining Heineken's iconic red star logo. After a decade of government control, Heineken reclaimed the brewery and introduced "Bintang Baru" (New Bintang), a formula specifically adjusted to be lighter and more "tropical-friendly" than the European original.

Bintang

At a glance

Style
Lager
Style category
International Lager
First brewed
1952
In Heineken portfolio since
1952
Still in portfolio
Yes

Brewing & appearance

Color
Golden
Filtered
yes
Fermentation
Bottom Fermented
ABV range
0.0%
Ingredients
  • Water
  • Malted Barley
  • Hops
  • Yeast
  • Sucrose

Taste Profile

Flavor profile
  • Crisp
  • Malty
Body
Very Light
Finish
  • Clean
  • Short
  • Fresh Bitterness
  • Dry

Brewed by Tradition: The Sites 2 Currently Brewing 1 Past Sites

Since 1997
ID Mojokerto — PT Multi Bintang Indonesia (Sampangagung)
Since 1973
ID Tangerang — PT Multi Bintang Indonesia Tbk.

Once Brewed At

1952–1957
ID Surabaya — Nederlandsch-Indische Bierbrouwerijen

Official Import & Distribution Markets 3 Active Markets

Since 1952
Netherlands
Since 2012
New Caledonia
Since 2012
Solomon Islands