Gabon Beer

Today in 1960, Gabon gained their Independence from France.

Gabon

Gabon Breweries

• Societe des Brasseries de Haut Ogooué
• Societe des Brasseries du Gabon
• Societe des Brasseries de l’Ogooué Maritime

Gabon 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%

• Full Name: Gabonese Republic
• Location: Central Africa, bordering the Atlantic Ocean at the Equator, between Republic of the Congo and Equatorial Guinea
• Government Type: Republic; multiparty presidential regime
• Language: French (official), Fang, Myene, Nzebi, Bapounou/Eschira, Bandjabi
• Religion(s): Christian 55%-75%, animist, Muslim less than 1%
• Capital: Libreville
• Population: 1,608,321; 153rd
• Area: 267,667 sq km, 77th
• Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than Colorado
• National Food: Ndolé
• National Symbol: Black Panther
• Affiliations: UN, African Union
• Independence: From France and the UK, January 1, 1960

• Alcohol Legal: Yes
• Minimum Drinking Age: 18 (Illegal for Muslims)
• BAC: 0.08%
• Number of Breweries: 3

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

Alcohol Consumption By Type:

• Beer: 68%
• Wine: 10%
• Spirits: 22%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

• Recorded: 7.32
• Unrecorded: 2.00
• Total: 9.32
• Beer: 5.38

WHO Alcohol Data:

• Per Capita Consumption: 7.3 litres
• Alcohol Consumption Trend: Decrease
• Excise Taxes: N/A
• Minimum Age: 21
• Sales Restrictions: Specific Days
• Advertising Restrictions: N/A
• Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No

Patterns of Drinking Score: 3

Prohibition: None