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Acquisition of De Hooiberg

When
15 February 1864
Where
Nieuwezijds Achterburgwal canal
Part of
Heineken Brewery founded in Amsterdam

Gerard Adriaan Heineken purchased De Hooiberg brewery in Amsterdam on 15 February 1864.

Heineken acquired De Hooiberg, a working-class brand founded in 1592, located on the Nieuwezijds Achterburgwal canal. This purchase established the foundation for the Heineken brewing company.

Sources

  1. Heineken Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-24
  2. Gerard Adriaan Heineken Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03

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