Gerard Adriaan Heineken

According to information provided by the Heineken Experience, "Gerard Adriaan Heineken founded Heineken & Co. on [February 15, 1864] at the young age of 22. Thus began a proud family tradition of brewing premium-quality beer. Not only did Adriaan express a great deal of fortitude and entrepreneurship in founding the Heineken Brewery, he did it with an overwhelming devotion to provide the finest product possible."

July 13, 2011 4:00 AM PDT

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