Heineken Lager vs Stella Artois
Heineken Lager and Stella Artois, side by side: what each one is, who makes it, alcohol content, ingredients, sensory profile and flavor notes, all from the Bebidário profiles.
Which do you prefer?
The differences in a few lines
- Both are beers.
- Same alcohol content: 5% ABV each.
- Heineken is owned by the company of the same name; Stella Artois, by AB InBev.
- Heineken comes from the Netherlands; Stella Artois, from Belgium.
- In Bebidário's sensory profile they are close: no difference reaches 1.5 points out of 10.
- Flavor notes they share: malt and herbal hops.
- Only in Heineken Lager, honey, ripe banana, leather and cereal.
Which one to choose?
- Looking for honey, ripe banana, leather and cereal? Heineken Lager.
Based on the differences in sensory profile, alcohol content and calories. In the end, your palate decides.
Side by side
| Heineken Lager Beer · Netherlands | Stella Artois Beer · Belgium | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beer | Beer |
| Brand | Heineken | Stella Artois |
| Brand owner | Heineken | AB InBev |
| Brand origin | Netherlands | Belgium |
| Alcohol content | 5% ABV | 5% ABV |
| Style | All-malt Lager | All-malt European Lager |
| Fermentation | Bottom-fermented, matured in horizontal tanks | Bottom-fermented (lager) |
| Manufacturing | Brazil (HEINEKEN Brasil) | Brazil (Ambev) |
| Bitterness | — | 16 IBU |
| Serving | — | In the brand's chalice |
| Ingredients | Water, barley malt, hops and A-yeast. | Water, malt and hops. |
| Calories per 100 ml | 42 kcal | ≈ 28 kcal (alcohol only) |
| Sweetness | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Acidity | 3 | 3 |
| Body | 4 | 4 |
| Bitterness | 3 | 3 |
| Alcohol | 3 | 3 |
| Hoppiness | 3 | 3 |
| Notes — first sip | maltherbal hopshoneyripe bananaleather | herbal hops |
| Notes — mid-palate | maltherbal hopscerealripe banana | maltherbal hops |
| Notes — finish | herbal hops | herbal hops |
Data from the Bebidário drink profiles. The sensory profile goes from 0 to 10 and combines Bebidário's reference with community votes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Heineken Lager and Stella Artois?
Both are beers. Same alcohol content: 5% ABV each. Heineken is owned by the company of the same name; Stella Artois, by AB InBev. Heineken comes from the Netherlands; Stella Artois, from Belgium.
Which is stronger, Heineken Lager or Stella Artois?
Same alcohol content: 5% ABV each.
Are Heineken Lager and Stella Artois made by the same company?
No. Heineken is owned by the company of the same name; Stella Artois, by AB InBev.
Which is sweeter, Heineken Lager or Stella Artois?
They are about as sweet as each other in Bebidário's sensory profile (2.5 and 2.5, out of 10).
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