Heineken beer is primarily brewed in the Netherlands, with its main and largest production facility located in Zoeterwoude, near Leiden. This brewery has been the central site for Heineken lager production since 1975
. Additionally, Heineken has other Dutch breweries in 's-Hertogenbosch and Wijlre
. Beyond the Netherlands, Heineken is brewed in over 70 countries worldwide, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, India, Serbia, Australia, New Zealand, Costa Rica, and Saint Lucia, among others
. For example, in Ireland, most Heineken draught beer is brewed at the Lady's Well Brewery in Cork
. Thus, while the historic and flagship brewing operations are in the Netherlands, Heineken maintains a global brewing presence to serve its international markets efficiently
