Iraq Beer

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

Iraq

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%

• 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

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

• 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

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