Today in 1957, Ghana gained their Independence from the United Kingdom.

Ghana

Ghana Breweries

• Accra Brewery
• Ghana Breweries Ltd.
• Guinness Ghana Ltd.: Kumasi

Ghana 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: Republic of Ghana
• Location: Western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Cote d’Ivoire and Togo
• Government Type: Constitutional Democracy
• Language: Asante 14.8%, Ewe 12.7%, Fante 9.9%, Boron (Brong) 4.6%, Dagomba 4.3%, Dangme 4.3%, Dagarte (Dagaba) 3.7%, Akyem 3.4%, Ga 3.4%, Akuapem 2.9%, other (includes English (official)) 36.1%
• Religion(s): Christian 68.8% (Pentecostal/Charismatic 24.1%, Protestant 18.6%, Catholic 15.1%, other 11%), Muslim 15.9%, traditional 8.5%, other 0.7%, none 6.1%
• Capital: Accra
• Population: 25,241,998; 47th
• Area: 238,533 sq km, 82nd
• Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than Oregon
• National Food: Ndolé
• National Symbol: Black Star; Golden Eagle
• Affiliations: UN, African Union, Commonwealth
• Independence: From the UK, March 6, 1957

• Alcohol Legal: Yes
• Minimum Drinking Age: 18
• BAC: 0.08%
• Label Requirements: N/A
• Number of Breweries: 5

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

Alcohol Consumption By Type:

• Beer: 27%
• Wine: 5%
• Spirits: 2%
• Other: 66%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

• Recorded: 1.47
• Unrecorded: 1.50
• Total: 2.97
• Beer: 0.40

WHO Alcohol Data:

• Per Capita Consumption: 10.03 litres
• Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
• Excise Taxes: Yes
• Minimum Age: 18
• Sales Restrictions: Location
• Advertising Restrictions: Yes
• Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No

Patterns of Drinking Score: 3

Prohibition: None