Today in 1990, Namibia gained their Independence from South Africa.

Namibia

Namibia Breweries

• Camelthorn Brewing
• Hansa Brauerei
• Namibia Breweries
• SABMiller: Okahandja

Namibia 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 Namibia
• Location: Southern Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and South Africa
• Government Type: Republic
• Language: English (official) 7%, Afrikaans (common language of most of the population and about 60% of the white population), German 32%, indigenous languages (includes Oshivambo, Herero, Nama) 1%
• Religion(s): Christian 80% to 90% (at least 50% Lutheran), indigenous beliefs 10% to 20%
• Capital: Windhoek
• Population: 2,165,828; 134th
• Area: 824,292 sq km, 34th
• Comparative Area: Slightly more than half the size of Alaska
• National Food: Porridge
• National Symbol: Welwitschia
• Affiliations: UN, African Union, Commonwealth
• Independence: From South Africa, March 21, 1990

• Alcohol Legal: Yes
• Minimum Drinking Age: 18
• BAC: 0.08%
• Label Requirements: N/A
• Number of Breweries: 4

• How to Say “Beer”: bier
• How to Order a Beer: A beer, ah-suh-bleef
• How to Say “Cheers”: Gesondheid
• Toasting Etiquette: N/A

Alcohol Consumption By Type:

• Beer: 67%
• Wine: 7%
• Spirits: 20%
• Other: 6%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

• Recorded: 5.87
• Unrecorded: 3.75
• Total: 9.62
• Beer: 4.35

WHO Alcohol Data:

• Per Capita Consumption: 5.9 litres
• Alcohol Consumption Trend: Increase
• Excise Taxes: Yes
• Minimum Age: 18
• Sales Restrictions: Time, place, specific events, intoxicated persons, petrol stations
• Advertising Restrictions: No
• Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No

Patterns of Drinking Score: 3

Prohibition: None