E-Malt.com News article: Vietnam: Heineken launches its non-alcoholic Heineken® 0.0 lager in Vietnam

Heineken presented its latest innovation in Vietnam, Heineken® 0.0, a non-alcoholic lager brewed with a unique recipe for a distinct balanced taste – and only 69 calories per 330ml bottle, the Viet Nam News reported.

First launched in the Netherlands in 2017, Heineken® 0.0 is now available in 57 markets around the world, including Europe, North America, Australia and Asia. Vietnam will be the 58th market to launch Heineken® 0.0, in 330ml bottles and cans. The brand’s iconic green label has been turned blue – the color associated with the non-alcoholic category.

Heineken’s® Master Brewers created the new zero-alcohol beer using only natural ingredients, resulting in a beer brewed for beer lovers, by beer lovers. Willem van Waesberghe, Global Craft and Brew Master at Heineken, said, “Removing alcohol from regular 5% Heineken® would have been easy, but it wouldn’t deliver the best tasting non-alcoholic beer. Heineken® 0.0 is brewed from scratch and has a perfectly balanced taste with refreshing fruity notes and soft malty body.”

Heineken® 0.0 is brewed with the same natural ingredients used for Heineken® Original (water, malted barley, hops, and Heineken® A-Yeast). The alcohol is gently removed through a sophisticated process of vacuum distillation then the beer is double brewed to perfection with natural flavorings.

Mr. Alexander Koch, Commercial Director of Heineken Vietnam, said, “Our consumers are at the heart of what we do. We see a trend of consumers around the world and also in Vietnam moving towards a more balanced and health-conscious lifestyle. With Heineken® 0.0, we are providing our Vietnamese consumers with a new and innovative option for all their drinking occasions, including ones where you cannot have a beer.”

Heineken® 0.0 gives consumers’ choice for a variety of drinking occasions. They can enjoy this non-alcoholic beer at work, at the gym, during lunch time and even if they have to drive home afterwards – as it contains zero alcohol.

Heineken® 0.0 is available for purchase in different retail channels including all major supermarkets, convenience stores, bars and restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, then other major cities including Da Nang, Nha Trang, Binh Dinh, Ba Ria Vung Tau, and eventually nationwide. Consumers can also buy Heineken® 0.0 on e-commerce platforms, including Heineken’s e-commerce website.


17 March, 2020