Grolsch
Grolsch is a Dutch brewery founded in 1615, best known for its premium pilsner beer and iconic swing-top bottle. It is currently a subsidiary of the Japanese company Asahi Group Holdings, following its acquisition from SABMiller in 2016.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Netherlands
HQ City
Enschede
Founded
1615
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
Tokyo Stock Exchange
Tax Domicile
JP
Ultimate Parent
Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
partial
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1615
Brewery founded
Willem Neerfeldt founded the brewery in Groenlo, Netherlands.
2016
Acquired by Asahi
Asahi Group Holdings acquired Grolsch from SABMiller as part of a larger divestment package.