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Ale • Portfolio Legacy: 1864 – 1866

Hooibouwbier

Beer Description

A weak, cloudy top-fermented beer associated with hay season in rural areas. Often brewed locally and consumed from barrels. This style declined with agricultural mechanization and changing brewing regulations.

Hooibouwbier

At a glance

Style
Ale
Style category
Amber Lager
First brewed
1864
In Heineken portfolio since
1864
Last brewed
1866
Still in portfolio
No / historical

Brewing & appearance

Color
Pale Straw
Filtered
no
Fermentation
Top Fermented
ABV range
0.1–2.0%
Ingredients
  • Water
  • Barley
  • Hops
  • Yeast
Category
Heritage Brand

Taste Profile

Flavor profile
  • Slightly Bitter
  • refresh
Body
Light
Finish
  • Sweet

Brewed by Tradition: The Sites

1868–1874
NL Amsterdam — De Hooiberg Steam Brewery
1864–1868
NL Amsterdam — De Hooiberg