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Ecuador Beer

May 24, 2012 By Jay Brooks

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Today in 1822, Ecuador gained their Independence from Spain.

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Ecuador Breweries

  • Compañía De Cervezas Nacionales
  • Cervecería Andina

Ecuador Brewery Guides

  • Beer Advocate
  • Beer Me
  • Rate Beer

Other Guides

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

Guild: None Known

National Regulatory Agency: None

Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known

Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.08%

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  • Full Name: Republic of Ecuador
  • Location: Western South America, bordering the Pacific Ocean at the Equator, between Colombia and Peru
  • Government Type: Republic
  • Language: Spanish (official), Amerindian languages (especially Quechua)
  • Religion(s): Roman Catholic 95%, other 5%
  • Capital: Quito
  • Population: 15,223,680; 66th
  • Area: 283,561 sq km, 74th
  • Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than Nevada
  • National Food: ceviche; Deep fried Guinea Pig
  • National Symbol: Andean Condor
  • Affiliations: UN, OAS
  • Independence: From Spain, May 24, 1822 / Proclaimed independence from Spain on August 10, 1809, but failed with the execution of all the conspirators of the movement on August 2, 1810. Independence finally occurred on May 24, 1822 at the Battle of Pichincha.

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  • Alcohol Legal: Yes
  • Minimum Drinking Age: 18
  • BAC: 0.07%
  • Label Requirements: N/A
  • Number of Breweries: 9

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  • How to Say “Beer”: cerveza
  • How to Order a Beer: Una cerveza, por favor
  • How to Say “Cheers”: Salud
  • Toasting Etiquette: Toasts in Ecuador are usually impromptu. The person making the toast stands when proposing the toast and remains standing until all present have had a taste of wine. If the toast is directed to a visitor, the visitor will be expected to reciprocate.

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Alcohol Consumption By Type:

  • Beer: 56%
  • Wine: 2%
  • Spirits: 42%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

  • Recorded: 4.01
  • Unrecorded: 5.37
  • Total: 9.38
  • Beer: 2.30

WHO Alcohol Data:

  • Per Capita Consumption: 4 litres
  • Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
  • Excise Taxes: Yes
  • Minimum Age: 18
  • Sales Restrictions: Location, specific events
  • Advertising Restrictions: Yes
  • Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: Alcohol sponsorship

Patterns of Drinking Score: 4

Prohibition: None

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Filed Under: Beers, Breweries Tagged With: Ecuador, South America



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