Heineken Premium Light Lager | Heineken Nederland B.V.
Brewed by:
Heineken Nederland B.V.
Netherlands
heineken.com
Style: Light Lager
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 4.20%
Availability: Year-round
Notes / Commercial Description:
3.3% ABV in some states in the USA
Added by Jason on 03-01-2005
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Ratings: 1,004 | Reviews: 287
1.27/5 rDev -46%
look: 2.5 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 1
It tasted very similar to a regular Heineken,with lots and lots of water added. Its just so weak in every way, I just felt and tasted almost nothing. It is probably okay for people who aren't familiar with flavorful craft beer but again it was just very weak
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look: 2.5 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 1
It tasted very similar to a regular Heineken,with lots and lots of water added. Its just so weak in every way, I just felt and tasted almost nothing. It is probably okay for people who aren't familiar with flavorful craft beer but again it was just very weak
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2.77/5 rDev +17.9%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
Pale yellow color with minimal head. Smells of corn and grain. Slightly funky odor. Tastes mainly of corn, grain, biscuit and sweet malt but everything was quite faint and distant. A little metallic but smooth enough with malt backbone to overcome that aftertaste. Finish was a little bitter, mild carbonation. Easy to drink but not that enjoyable.
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look: 2.75 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
Pale yellow color with minimal head. Smells of corn and grain. Slightly funky odor. Tastes mainly of corn, grain, biscuit and sweet malt but everything was quite faint and distant. A little metallic but smooth enough with malt backbone to overcome that aftertaste. Finish was a little bitter, mild carbonation. Easy to drink but not that enjoyable.
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3.56/5 rDev +51.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
2.64/5 rDev +12.3%
look: 1.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.75
Oh boy it looks bad. Urine-like, briefly foamy. Translucent and barely colored. Smells pretty pleasant actually. A slight funk to it. More than I was expecting. It's an extremely balanced-tasting beer, though there's not much to balance. Highly drinkable, though barely beer. Feels pretty solid for a light beer, then becomes water. I'm conflicted on this one but all in all it's definitely too light and essentially unsweetened wheat soda.
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look: 1.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.75
Oh boy it looks bad. Urine-like, briefly foamy. Translucent and barely colored. Smells pretty pleasant actually. A slight funk to it. More than I was expecting. It's an extremely balanced-tasting beer, though there's not much to balance. Highly drinkable, though barely beer. Feels pretty solid for a light beer, then becomes water. I'm conflicted on this one but all in all it's definitely too light and essentially unsweetened wheat soda.
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4/5 rDev +70.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
For $1.09 a pint, you simply can't beat it. More flavor than any other light beer at this price point, and low enough ABV that I can drink it all weekend.
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look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
For $1.09 a pint, you simply can't beat it. More flavor than any other light beer at this price point, and low enough ABV that I can drink it all weekend.
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3.5/5 rDev +48.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
It's not a craft beer but it is one of my favorite industrial mass production beers. Years ago I would have preferred the Lager version but with the years adding up, this Light Lager version is good for me. For entertaining family or friends who don't drink craft beers, this is my go to beer.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
It's not a craft beer but it is one of my favorite industrial mass production beers. Years ago I would have preferred the Lager version but with the years adding up, this Light Lager version is good for me. For entertaining family or friends who don't drink craft beers, this is my go to beer.
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2.58/5 rDev +9.8%
look: 2.25 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
Good light beer.
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look: 2.25 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
Good light beer.
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2.25/5 rDev -4.3%
look: 2.25 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.5
look: 2.25 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.5
2.15/5 rDev -8.5%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.25
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.25
2.85/5 rDev +21.3%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
I think this is one of the best imported light beers along with Labatt Blue Light and the Trader Joe's brand from Mexico.
Easy drinking available everywhere.
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look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
I think this is one of the best imported light beers along with Labatt Blue Light and the Trader Joe's brand from Mexico.
Easy drinking available everywhere.
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3.65/5 rDev +55.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
This lager has an average look. Golden. I find it has a crisp smell. This is one of the best tasting imported light beers on the market. It is light and crisp in its feel with a clean finish.
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look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
This lager has an average look. Golden. I find it has a crisp smell. This is one of the best tasting imported light beers on the market. It is light and crisp in its feel with a clean finish.
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2.37/5 rDev +0.9%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.25
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.25
3.07/5 rDev +30.6%
look: 2 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
12 oz bottles from Giant in Bartonsville, Pa. I thought this would be inferior to my go-to light beers, Amstel Light and Sam Adams Light. I was pleasantly surprised!
L: Doesn't look special. Light Amber color, decent lacing. Not overly carbonated, but more than Amstel or Sam Adams.
S: Skunky hops, soap.
T: Wow! Not bad! Reminds me very much of the original Heineken Lager, same malt and hop complexity.
F: Exactly what you'd expect. Crisp and almost refreshing for a lager, the hop character and light body remind me more of Belgian ales than Dutch lagers.
O: One of the best mass-produced light imports I've tried. I've heard tell of flat or overly-funky bottles. I'd suggest sticking with cans if possible.
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look: 2 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
12 oz bottles from Giant in Bartonsville, Pa. I thought this would be inferior to my go-to light beers, Amstel Light and Sam Adams Light. I was pleasantly surprised!
L: Doesn't look special. Light Amber color, decent lacing. Not overly carbonated, but more than Amstel or Sam Adams.
S: Skunky hops, soap.
T: Wow! Not bad! Reminds me very much of the original Heineken Lager, same malt and hop complexity.
F: Exactly what you'd expect. Crisp and almost refreshing for a lager, the hop character and light body remind me more of Belgian ales than Dutch lagers.
O: One of the best mass-produced light imports I've tried. I've heard tell of flat or overly-funky bottles. I'd suggest sticking with cans if possible.
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2.75/5 rDev +17%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
2/5 rDev -14.9%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
Bought a 6-pack $7.49 Times Supermarket
Light golden color
Medium-light carbonation
Light mouthfeel
Clean, light malt taste
Overall does not taste at all like Heineken. It does taste better than most domestic macro brewed light beers, but not worth the extra cost. Would'nt buy again.
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look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
Bought a 6-pack $7.49 Times Supermarket
Light golden color
Medium-light carbonation
Light mouthfeel
Clean, light malt taste
Overall does not taste at all like Heineken. It does taste better than most domestic macro brewed light beers, but not worth the extra cost. Would'nt buy again.
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4.73/5 rDev +101.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
3.03/5 rDev +28.9%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
2.52/5 rDev +7.2%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
Heineken Premium Light Lager from Heineken Nederland B.V.
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