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Croatia Beer

October 8, 2012 By Jay Brooks

croatia
Today in 1991, Croatia gained their Independence from Yugoslavia.

Croatia
croatia-color

Croatia Breweries

  • Apitrade
  • BUP
  • Buzetska Pivovara
  • Carlsberg Croatia
  • Daruvarska Pivovara
  • Fructus
  • Karlovačka Pivovara
  • Mini Pivovara i Pivnica Zlatno Pivo
  • Osijecka Pivovara
  • Osjecko
  • Pivovara Daruvar
  • Pivovara i Pivnica Cimper
  • Pivovara i Pinvice Medvedgrad
  • Pivovara Ličanka
  • Proizvodnja i ugostiteljstvo Charlie
  • Proizvodno-trgovački obrt Dobra
  • Zagrebačka Pivovara (StarBev)
  • Zagrebačka Pivovara
  • Zlatorog Varaždin

Croatia Brewery Guides

  • Beer Advocate
  • Beer Me
  • Rate Beer

Other Guides

  • CIA World Factbook
  • Official Website
  • U.S. Embassy
  • Wikipedia

Guild: None Known

National Regulatory Agency: None

Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known

Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.05%; Zero for professional drivers and drivers under 24 years of age, 0.05% for all others.

croatia

  • Full Name: Republic of Croatia
  • Location: Southeastern Europe, bordering the Adriatic Sea, between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia
  • Government Type: Presidential/parliamentary democracy
  • Language: Croatian (official) 96.1%, Serbian 1%, other and undesignated (including Italian, Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, and German) 2.9%
  • Religion(s): Roman Catholic 87.8%, Orthodox 4.4%, other Christian 0.4%, Muslim 1.3%, other and unspecified 0.9%, none 5.2%
  • Capital: Zagreb
  • Population: 4,480,043; 123rd
  • Area: 56,594 sq km, 127th
  • Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than West Virginia
  • National Food: Jota and Strukli
  • National Symbols: Dalmatian, Marten; Iris croatica; Slavonian Oak; Checkerboard (šahovnica), Croatian wattle; Chequy; red-white checkerboard
  • Affiliations: UN, NATO
  • Independence: From Yugoslavia, Independence Day, October 8, 1991 Note: June 25, 1991 was the day the Croatian parliament voted for independence; following a three-month moratorium to allow the European Community to solve the Yugoslav crisis peacefully, Parliament adopted a decision on October 8, 1991 to sever constitutional relations with Yugoslavia

croatia-coa

  • Alcohol Legal: Yes
  • Minimum Drinking Age: 18 (to drink); 21 (to buy)
  • BAC: 0.05%
  • Number of Breweries: 22

croatia-money

  • How to Say “Beer”: pivo
  • How to Order a Beer: N/A
  • How to Say “Cheers”: Uzdraulje or U zdravlje / Zivjeli
  • Toasting Etiquette: N/A

croatia-map

Alcohol Consumption By Type:

  • Beer: 37%
  • Wine: 47%
  • Spirits: 15%
  • Other: 1%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

  • Recorded: 12.61
  • Unrecorded: 2.50
  • Total: 15.11
  • Beer: 4.66

WHO Alcohol Data:

  • Per Capita Consumption: 12.6 litres
  • Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
  • Excise Taxes: Yes
  • Minimum Age: 18
  • Sales Restrictions: Places, specific events, intoxicated persons
  • Advertising Restrictions: Yes
  • Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No

Patterns of Drinking Score: 3

Prohibition: None

croatia-eu

Filed Under: Beers, Breweries Tagged With: Croatia, Europe

Portugal Beer

October 5, 2012 By Jay Brooks

portugal
Today in 1143, Portugal gained their Independence from the Kingdom of Leon.

Portugal
portugal-color

Portugal Breweries

  • Bebidas de Portugal
  • Beerhouse Madeira
  • Central de Cervejas SA
  • Cervejeira Lusitana
  • Empresa Cerveja da Madeira
  • Sagres
  • Sagres TV
  • Sociedade Central De Cervejas E Bebidas S.A.
  • Super Bock
  • União Cervejeira SA (Unicer)

Portugal Brewery Guides

  • Beer Advocate
  • Beer Me
  • Rate Beer

Other Guides

  • CIA World Factbook
  • Official Website
  • U.S. Embassy
  • Wikipedia
  • Wikipedia’s Beer in Portugal

Guild: APCV-Portuguese Brewers Association

National Regulatory Agency: General Directorate for Inspection and Control of Food Quality (Direcção Geral de Fiscalização e Controlo da Qualidade Alimentar)

Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Labels must include the following information: Name under which the product is sold (No trademark or brand name may substitute for the generic name, but may be used in addition; Net quantity of pre-packaged beverage in metric units (e.g., liter, centiliter, milliliter); Indication of the acquired alcoholic strength; The labeling of beverages containing more than 1.2% by volume of alcohol must indicate the actual alcoholic strength by volume, i.e. showing the word “alcohol” or the abbreviation “alc.” followed by the symbol “% vol.”; Date of minimum durability; According to the Commission Directive 87/250/EEC on the indicationof alcoholic strength by volume, the tolerances allowed in respect of the indication of the alcoholic strength by volume are; 1% vol. for beers having an alcoholic strength exceeding 5.5 % vol. and beverages classified under subheading 22.07 B I of the Common Customs Tariff and made from grapes; ciders, berries, fruit wines, and the like; beverages based on fermented honey.

Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.05%

portugal

  • Full Name: Portuguese Republic
  • Location: Southwestern Europe, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Spain
  • Government Type: Republic; parliamentary democracy
  • Language: Portuguese (official), Mirandese (official, but locally used)
  • Religion(s): Roman Catholic 84.5%, other Christian 2.2%, other 0.3%, unknown 9%, none 3.9%
  • Capital: Lisbon
  • Population: 10,781,459; 77th
  • Area: 92,090 sq km, 111th
  • Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than Indiana
  • National Food: Bacalhau; Cozido à Portuguesa
  • National Symbols: Galo de Barcelos; Cork oak; Belém Tower, Armillary sphere; Armillary sphere, The five Quinas (escutcheons), Cross of the Order of Christ
  • Affiliations: UN, EU, NATO
  • Independence: From the Kingdom of Leon, October 5, 1143 / Republic proclaimed, October 5, 1910

portugal-coa

  • Alcohol Legal: Yes
  • Minimum Drinking Age: 18
  • BAC: 0.05%
  • Number of Breweries: 11

portugal-money-1

  • How to Say “Beer”: cerveja
  • How to Order a Beer: Uma cerveja, por favor
  • How to Say “Cheers”: A sua saúde / Saúde (“to your health”) / tim tim
  • Toasting Etiquette: Portuguese people will often toast to health, “Saude!” (pronounced sah-ood), or will merely say “Tchin tchin,” an onomatopoeic toast replicating the sound of glasses clinking.

portugal-map

Alcohol Consumption By Type:

  • Beer: 31%
  • Wine: 55%
  • Spirits: 10%
  • Other: 4%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

  • Recorded: 12.45
  • Unrecorded: 2.10
  • Total: 14.55
  • Beer: 3.75

WHO Alcohol Data:

  • Per Capita Consumption: 12.5 litres
  • Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
  • Excise Taxes: Yes
  • Minimum Age: 18
  • Sales Restrictions: Places, specific events, intoxicated persons
  • Advertising Restrictions: Yes
  • Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: Yes

Patterns of Drinking Score: 1

Prohibition: None

portugal-eu

Filed Under: Beers, Breweries Tagged With: Europe, Portugal

Lesotho Beer

October 4, 2012 By Jay Brooks

flaganimation_Lesotho
Today in 1966, Lesotho gained their Independence from the United Kingdom.

Lesotho
lesotho-color

Lesotho Breweries

  • Maluti Mountain Brewery / Lesotho Brewing

Lesotho Brewery Guides

  • Beer Advocate
  • Beer Me
  • Rate Beer

Other Guides

  • CIA World Factbook
  • Official Website
  • U.S. Embassy
  • Wikipedia

Guild: None Known

National Regulatory Agency: None

Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known

Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.10%

lesotho

  • Full Name: Kingdom of Lesotho
  • Location: Southern Africa, an enclave of South Africa
  • Government Type: Parliamentary constitutional monarchy
  • Language: Sesotho (official) (southern Sotho), English (official), Zulu, Xhosa
  • Religion(s): Christian 80%, indigenous beliefs 20%
  • Capital: Maseru
  • Population: 1,930,493; 148th
  • Area: 30,355 sq km, 142nd
  • Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than Maryland
  • National Food: Mosotho Cuisine
  • National Symbols: Straw Hat (mokorotlo); Black Rhinoceros
  • Affiliations: UN, African Union, Commonwealth
  • Independence: From the UK, October 4, 1966

lesotho-coa

  • Alcohol Legal: Yes
  • Minimum Drinking Age: 18
  • BAC: 0.10%
  • Number of Breweries: 1

lesotho-money

  • How to Say “Beer”: jwala
  • How to Order a Beer: N/A
  • How to Say “Cheers”: Nqa
  • Toasting Etiquette: N/A

lesotho-map

Alcohol Consumption By Type:

  • Beer: 64%
  • Wine: <1%
  • Spirits: <1%
  • Other: 36%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

  • Recorded: 1.90
  • Unrecorded: 3.65
  • Total: 5.55
  • Beer: 1.24

WHO Alcohol Data:

  • Per Capita Consumption: 1.9 litres
  • Alcohol Consumption Trend: Decrease
  • Excise Taxes: Yes
  • Minimum Age: 21
  • Sales Restrictions: Hours, places, intoxicated persons
  • Advertising Restrictions: No
  • Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No

Patterns of Drinking Score: 3

Prohibition: None

lesotho-africa

Filed Under: Beers, Breweries Tagged With: Africa, Lesotho

Iraq Beer

October 3, 2012 By Jay Brooks

iraq
Today in 1932, Iraq gained their Independence from the League of Nations mandate under British administration.

Iraq
iraq-color

Iraq Breweries

  • Eastern Brewery (May be closed)

Iraq Brewery Guides

  • Beer Advocate
  • Beer Me
  • Rate Beer

Other Guides

  • CIA World Factbook
  • Official Website
  • U.S. Embassy
  • Wikipedia

Guild: None Known

National Regulatory Agency: None

Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known

Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.08%

iraq

  • Full Name: Republic of Iraq
  • Location: Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf, between Iran and Kuwait
  • Government Type: Parliamentary Democracy
  • Language: Arabic (official), Kurdish (official), Turkmen (a Turkish dialect) and Assyrian (Neo-Aramaic) are official in areas where they constitute a majority of the population), Armenian
  • Religion(s): Muslim (official) 97% (Shia 60%-65%, Sunni 32%-37%), Christian or other 3%
  • Capital: Baghdad
  • Population: 31,129,225; 39th
  • Area: 438,317 sq km, 59th
  • Comparative Area: Slightly more than twice the size of Idaho
  • National Food: Samak masgouf
  • National Symbols: Rose; Golden Eagle
  • Affiliations: UN, Arab League
  • Independence: From the League of Nations mandate under British administration, October 3, 1932 / Note: the Government of Iraq has yet to declare an official national holiday but still observes Republic Day, July 14, 1958

iraq-coa

  • Alcohol Legal: Yes
  • Minimum Drinking Age: 18 (Forbidden to Muslims)
  • BAC: 0.08%
  • Number of Breweries: 1

iraq-money

  • How to Say “Beer”: beereh (biræ) جعة / شراب من الشعير / جعة / المزر شراب نوع من الجعة / بيرة / bîre بیره‌
  • How to Order a Beer: Waheed beera, meen fadleek / Dan min yek bire
  • How to Say “Cheers”: في صحتك
  • Toasting Etiquette: N/A

iraq-map

Alcohol Consumption By Type:

  • Beer: 67%
  • Wine: <1%
  • Spirits: 33%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

  • Recorded: 0.20
  • Unrecorded: 2.21
  • Total: 2.41
  • Beer: 0.07

WHO Alcohol Data:

  • Per Capita Consumption: 0.2 litres
  • Alcohol Consumption Trend: Increase
  • Excise Taxes: Yes
  • Minimum Age: 21
  • Sales Restrictions: Hours, location, specific events, intoxicated persons
  • Advertising Restrictions: No
  • Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: Yes

Patterns of Drinking Score: N/A

Prohibition: None

iraq-asia

Filed Under: Beers, Breweries Tagged With: Iraq, Middle East

Guinea Beer

October 2, 2012 By Jay Brooks

guinea
Today in 1958, Guinea gained their Independence from France.

Guinea
guinea-color

Guinea Breweries

  • Brasseries De Guinea
  • Sobragui
  • SOEONAF
  • Unibra

Guinea Brewery Guides

  • Beer Advocate
  • Beer Me
  • Rate Beer

Other Guides

  • CIA World Factbook
  • Official Website
  • U.S. Embassy
  • Wikipedia

Guild: None Known

National Regulatory Agency: None

Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known

Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.00%

guinea

  • Full Name: Republic of Guinea
  • Location: Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone
  • Government Type: Republic
  • Language: French (official) [Note: each ethnic group has its own language]
  • Religion(s): Muslim 85%, Christian 8%, indigenous beliefs 7%
  • Capital: Conakry
  • Population: 10,884,958; 76th
  • Area: 245,857 sq km, 79th
  • Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than Oregon
  • National Food: Succotash
  • National Symbols: African Elephant; Columbidae; Nimba
  • Affiliations: UN, African Union, Commonwealth
  • Independence: From France, October 2, 1958

guinea-coa

  • Alcohol Legal: Yes
  • Minimum Drinking Age: 18
  • BAC: No
  • Number of Breweries: 3

guinea-money

  • How to Say “Beer”: bière
  • How to Order a Beer: Une bière, s’il vous plait
  • How to Say “Cheers”: À votre santé / Santé
  • Toasting Etiquette: N/A

guinea-map

Alcohol Consumption By Type:

  • Beer: 77%
  • Wine: 9%
  • Spirits: 14%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

  • Recorded: 0.26
  • Unrecorded: 0.10
  • Total: 0.36
  • Beer: 0.14

WHO Alcohol Data:

  • Per Capita Consumption: 0.3 litres
  • Alcohol Consumption Trend: Increase
  • Excise Taxes: No
  • Minimum Age: 18
  • Sales Restrictions: No
  • Advertising Restrictions: Yes
  • Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: Yes

Patterns of Drinking Score: N/A

Prohibition: None

guinea-africa

Filed Under: Beers, Breweries Tagged With: Africa, Guinea

All Hopped Up For The Cure At Russian River

October 1, 2012 By Jay Brooks

russian-river
It’s October now, and that means that Russian River Brewing is once again All Hopped Up For the Cure, their annual charity benefitting Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is the sixth year they’ve raised money for Sutter Breast Care Center in Santa Rosa. Last year, they donated $67,000 to the center. Their goal for this year’s efforts is $75,000. Stop by the pub this month, as they’ll be a lot going on and swag to buy to help support the cause. Here’s co-owner Natalie Cilurzo writing on the brewery’s blog about their charity drive:

We also have 3 different styles of commemorative “All Hopped Up For The Cure” shirts available for purchase at the pub and in our online gift shop! Original design on this year’s shirts is by local tattoo artist, Joe Leonard, and Matt Morgan from Farm Fresh Shirts. In addition to the beer and the shirts, we are raffling off some very cool items later in the month. The Pink Vespa, Pink Guitar, and Pink Bicycle are being delivered this week for our raffle on October 27th. Raffle tickets available and items on display at the pub all month long. I will post pictures once they show up. I have only seen the scooter in person, but the guitar and bike remain a mystery. And NEW this year is the 2013 Pin-Up Calendar also available for purchase at the pub!

This one is always personal to me, because my own mother passed away when she was only 42 — and I was just 22 — a victim of breast cancer. So please generously support Russian River’s All Hopped Up for the Cure.

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Bartender Amir Bramell and co-owner Natalie Cilurzo pouring pink beer as the month-long breast cancer awareness charity drive begins at Russian River Brewery.

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For a second year, they’ve brewed a special beer, Framboise for a Cure 2012, a perfectly pink beer brewed with raspberries. The beer uses Temptation as its base beer, to which 800 pounds of fresh raspberries are added, and then it’s aged for several months in Chardonnay barrels spiked with brett, lacto, and pedio. The beer is available only at the Santa Rosa brewpub (with 3 notable exceptions) on draft and in bottles throughout October (or until it runs out). 100% of the proceeds of this beer are donated to the local breast cancer charity. Bottles are $15. They will run out. BTW, it’s absolutely delicious, a near perfect blend of sour and sweet, tart fruit.

Filed Under: Beers, Breweries, News Tagged With: Bay Area, California, Charity, Northern California

Palau Beer

October 1, 2012 By Jay Brooks

palau
Today in 1994, Palau were granted their Independence from their UN Trust Territory status.

Palau
palau-color

Palau Breweries

  • Palau Brewing Company
  • Red Rooster Beer

Palau Brewery Guides

  • Beer Advocate
  • Beer Me
  • Rate Beer

Other Guides

  • CIA World Factbook
  • Official Website
  • U.S. Embassy
  • Wikipedia

Guild: None Known

National Regulatory Agency: None

Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known

Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.01%

palau

  • Full Name: Republic of Palau
  • Location: Oceania, group of islands in the North Pacific Ocean, southeast of the Philippines
  • Government Type: Constitutional government in free association with the US; the Compact of Free Association entered into force on 1 October 1994
  • Language: Palauan (official on most islands) 64.7%, Filipino 13.5%, English (official) 9.4%, Chinese 5.7%, Carolinian 1.5%, Japanese 1.5%, other Asian 2.3%, other languages 1.5% [Note: Sonsoral (Sonsoralese and English are official), Tobi (Tobi and English are official), and Angaur (Angaur, Japanese, and English are official)]
  • Religion(s): Roman Catholic 41.6%, Protestant 23.3%, Modekngei 8.8% (indigenous to Palau), Seventh-Day Adventist 5.3%, Jehovah’s Witnesses 0.9%, Mormon 0.6%, other 3.1%, unspecified or none 16.4%
  • Capital: Koror
  • Population: 21,032; 218th
  • Area: 459 sq km, 197th
  • Comparative Area: Slightly more than 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC
  • National Food: Food in Palau
  • National Symbol: Full Moon
  • Affiliations: UN, Pacific Community
  • Independence: From the US-administered UN trusteeship, October 1, 1994

palau-coa

  • Alcohol Legal: Yes
  • Minimum Drinking Age: 21
  • BAC: 0.01%
  • Number of Breweries: 1

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  • How to Say “Beer”: N/A
  • How to Order a Beer: N/A
  • How to Say “Cheers”: N/A
  • Toasting Etiquette: N/A

palau-map

Alcohol Consumption By Type:

  • Beer: 77%
  • Wine: 5%
  • Spirits: 18%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

  • Recorded: 9.10
  • Unrecorded: 1.00
  • Total: 10.10
  • Beer: 8.68

WHO Alcohol Data:

  • Per Capita Consumption: 9.1 litres
  • Alcohol Consumption Trend: N/A
  • Excise Taxes: Yes
  • Minimum Age: 21
  • Sales Restrictions: Hours, places, Specific events, intoxicated persons
  • Advertising Restrictions: No
  • Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No

Patterns of Drinking Score: N/A

Prohibition: None

palau-pacific

Filed Under: Beers, Breweries Tagged With: Oceana, Pacific, Palau

Tuvalu Beer

October 1, 2012 By Jay Brooks

tuvalu
Today in 1978, Tuvalu gained their Independence from the United Kingdom.

Tuvalu
tuvalu-color

Tuvalu Breweries

  • None Known

Tuvalu Brewery Guides

  • Beer Advocate
  • Beer Me
  • Rate Beer

Other Guides

  • CIA World Factbook
  • Official Website
  • U.S. Embassy
  • Wikipedia

Guild: None Known

National Regulatory Agency: None

Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known

Drunk Driving Laws: No BAC

tuvalu

  • Full Name: Tuvalu
  • Location: Oceania, island group consisting of nine coral atolls in the South Pacific Ocean, about one-half of the way from Hawaii to Australia
  • Government Type: Parliamentary democracy and a Commonwealth realm
  • Language: Tuvaluan (official), English (official), Samoan, Kiribati (on the island of Nui)
  • Religion(s): Protestant 98.4% (Church of Tuvalu (Congregationalist) 97%, Seventh-Day Adventist 1.4%), Baha’i 1%, other 0.6%
  • Capital: Funafuti
  • Population: 10,619; 224th
  • Area: 26 sq km, 237th
  • Comparative Area: 0.1 times the size of Washington, DC
  • National Food: Pulaka
  • National Symbols: Mussels, Banana Leaves
  • Affiliations: UN, Commonwealth, Pacific Community
  • Independence: From the UK, October 1, 1978

tuvalu-coa

  • Alcohol Legal: Yes
  • Minimum Drinking Age: 18
  • BAC: None
  • Number of Breweries: 0

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  • How to Say “Beer”: N/A
  • How to Order a Beer: N/A
  • How to Say “Cheers”: N/A
  • Toasting Etiquette: N/A

tuvalu-map

Alcohol Consumption By Type:

  • Beer: 54%
  • Wine: 2%
  • Spirits: 44%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

  • Recorded: 1.94
  • Unrecorded: 0.50
  • Total: 2.44
  • Beer: 0.71

WHO Alcohol Data:

  • Per Capita Consumption: 1.9 litres
  • Alcohol Consumption Trend: Increase
  • Excise Taxes: N/A
  • Minimum Age: 18
  • Sales Restrictions: N/A
  • Advertising Restrictions: N/A
  • Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: N/A

Patterns of Drinking Score: N/A

Prohibition: None

tuvalu-pacific

Filed Under: Beers, Breweries Tagged With: Oceana, Pacific, Tuvalu

Nigeria Beer

October 1, 2012 By Jay Brooks

nigeria
Today in 1960, Nigeria gained their Independence from the United Kingdom.

Nigeria
nigeria-color

Nigeria Breweries

  • Benue Brewery
  • Champion Breweries
  • Guinness Nigeria: Agbara, Benin City, Ikeja
  • International Beer and Beverage Industries (Nigeria) Limited
  • Jos International Breweries
  • Life Breweries
  • Mopa Breweries
  • Nigerian Breweries
  • Sona Breweries

Nigeria Brewery Guides

  • Beer Advocate
  • Beer Me
  • Rate Beer

Other Guides

  • CIA World Factbook
  • Official Website
  • U.S. Embassy
  • Wikipedia

Guild: None Known

National Regulatory Agency: None

Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known

Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.05%

nigeria

  • Full Name: Federal Republic of Nigeria
  • Location: Western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Benin and Cameroon
  • Government Type: Federal Republic
  • Language: English (official), Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo (Ibo), Fulani, over 500 additional indigenous languages
  • Religion(s): Muslim 50%, Christian 40%, indigenous beliefs 10%
  • Capital: Abuja
  • Population: 170,123,740; 7th
  • Area: 923,768 sq km, 32nd
  • Comparative Area: Slightly more than twice the size of California
  • National Food: Nigerian Cuisine
  • National Symbols: Eagle; Saint Patrick
  • Affiliations: UN, African Union, Commonwealth
  • Independence: From the UK, October 1, 1960

Nigeria-coa

  • Alcohol Legal: Yes
  • Minimum Drinking Age: 18
  • BAC: 0.05%
  • Number of Breweries: 64

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  • How to Say “Beer”: beer
  • How to Order a Beer: One beer, please
  • How to Say “Cheers”: cheers
  • Toasting Etiquette: N/A

nigeria-map

Alcohol Consumption By Type:

  • Beer: 6%
  • Wine: <1%
  • Spirits: <1%
  • Other: 94%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

  • Recorded: 9.78
  • Unrecorded: 2.50
  • Total: 7.57
  • Beer: 2.05

WHO Alcohol Data:

  • Per Capita Consumption: 9.8 litres
  • Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
  • Excise Taxes: Yes
  • Minimum Age: 18
  • Sales Restrictions: Places
  • Advertising Restrictions: No
  • Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No

Patterns of Drinking Score: 3

Prohibition: None

nigeria-africa

Filed Under: Beers, Breweries Tagged With: Africa, Nigeria

Cyprus Beer

October 1, 2012 By Jay Brooks

cyprus
Today in 1960, Cyprus gained their Independence from the United Kingdom.

Cyprus
cyprus-color

Cyprus Breweries

  • The Brewery
  • Cyprus Carlsberg Brewery
  • Draught Microbrewery
  • Keo Ltd.

Cyprus Brewery Guides

  • Beer Advocate
  • Beer Me
  • Rate Beer

Other Guides

  • CIA World Factbook
  • Official Website
  • U.S. Embassy
  • Wikipedia

Guild: None Known

National Regulatory Agency: None

Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known

Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.05%

cyprus

  • Full Name: Republic of Cyprus
  • Location: Middle East, island in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey
  • Government Type: Republic
  • Language: Greek (official), Turkish (official), English
  • Religion(s): Greek Orthodox 78%, Muslim 18%, other (includes Maronite and Armenian Apostolic) 4%
  • Capital: Nicosia (Levkòsia)
  • Population: 1,138,071; 160th
  • Area: 9,251 sq km (of which 3,355 sq km are in north Cyprus), 171st
  • Comparative Area: About 0.6 times the size of Connecticut
  • National Food: Fasolada
  • National Symbols: Cyprus Mouflon, Dove; Cyclamen; Golden oak (Quercus alnifolia); White Dove
  • Affiliations: UN, EU, Commonwealth
  • Independence: From the UK, October 1, 1960 / Turkish Cypriots celebrate Independence Day, November 15, 1983 [Note: Turkish Cypriots proclaimed self-rule on 13 February 1975 and independence in 1983, but these proclamations are only recognized by Turkey]

cyprus-coa

  • Alcohol Legal: Yes
  • Minimum Drinking Age: 17
  • BAC: 0.05%
  • Number of Breweries: 5

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  • How to Say “Beer”: bira
  • How to Order a Beer: N/A
  • How to Say “Cheers”: Eis Igian / Stin ijiasas / Jamas / Gia’sou
  • Toasting Etiquette: N/A

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Alcohol Consumption By Type:

  • Beer: 35%
  • Wine: 32%
  • Spirits: 32%
  • Other: 1%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

  • Recorded: 8.26
  • Unrecorded: 1.00
  • Total: 9.26
  • Beer: 3.25

WHO Alcohol Data:

  • Per Capita Consumption: 8.3 litres
  • Alcohol Consumption Trend: Increase
  • Excise Taxes: N/A
  • Minimum Age: 18
  • Sales Restrictions: Location
  • Advertising Restrictions: Yes
  • Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No

Patterns of Drinking Score: 1

Prohibition: None

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