Heineken is a Dutch beer company founded in 1864 by Gerard Adriaan Heineken in Amsterdam. The company is now the second-largest brewer in the world, with over 165 breweries in more than 70 countries. Heineken owns a portfolio of over 300 beer and cider brands, including Heineken, Amstel, Dos Equis, Tecate, Sol, and Strongbow. The company’s headquarters are in Amsterdam, Netherlands.