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Ecuador Beer

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Today in 1822, Ecuador gained their Independence from Spain.

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Ecuador Breweries

Ecuador Brewery Guides

Other Guides

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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Beer In Ads #613: Ice Gave All 48 States A Seashore …

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Wednesday’s ad is from 1948, for Budweiser, and uses the seemingly inscrutable slogan “Ice Gave All 48 States a Seashore …” as part of their “Great Contributions to Good Taste” series. The idea is that thanks to ice, along with refrigeration and fast transportation, seafood can be sold anywhere in America. And then it can be paired with Budweiser, since “It lives with good taste everywhere,” whatever that means.

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Sierra Nevada Announces Asheville Head Brewer

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Sierra Nevada Brewing announced today that Scott Jennings has been named the head brewer for their new brewing facility near Asheville, North Carolina. Jennings has been brewing for Sierra Nevada since 2001, and in addition to his role as Research and Development Head Brewer, he also ran the brewing side of Beer Camp, which is where I first met Scott a few years ago.

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Scott (in the glowing red jacket) discussing what beer to brew at Beer Camp #41.

According to the press release:

“Scott is an incredible asset to Sierra Nevada,” said Brian Grossman, co-manager of the North Carolina brewery. “He’s had his hand in developing some of the brewery’s most popular beers, and has been instrumental in the creation and innovation that has stemmed from the beers in our Beer Camp program. His technical brewing skills are first-rate, as is his ample creativity. Under his brewing leadership, our North Carolina location will be in great hands.”

Scott joined Sierra Nevada in 2001 after visiting apprenticeships with Young & Co.’s Brewery Plc. “The Ram Brewery” in London. He holds a Certified Brewmaster certificate from the prestigious brewing institute VLB Berlin, and specializes in technical brewing and recipe development. Working under Steve Dresler, Sierra Nevada’s longtime Head Brewer, he did the primary recipe formulation for popular Sierra Nevada beers: Kellerweis, Ruthless Rye IPA, the Ovila Abbey Ales series and countless limited edition, Beer Camp, and small-batch beers. Steve Dresler will remain as Head Brewer in Chico, and Scott’s new position will oversee all of the brewing, fermentation, and filtration at the new Mills River facility and will be instrumental in commissioning the new brewhouse.

In January, Sierra Nevada announced that it was expanding its brewery with a second facility located in Mills River, North Carolina. Once online, this new facility will provide needed capacity for the brewery and will help facilitate distribution to customers across the eastern United States more quickly and with a smaller environmental footprint. The facility is expected to employ more than 100 people, and be operational by spring 2014.

Congratulations to Scott on his promotion.

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Scott Jennings tasting us on Ovila Dubbel from the tank, months before its offical release.

Beer In Ads #611: The Up-To-Date Ale For Up-To-Date People

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Monday’s ad is for Dow Ale, the Canadian brewery from Quebec City. It was around for only a short time, from 1952 to 1966. But I love the slogan, “the up-to-date ale for up-to-date people.” These are folks, mind you, who are “where lively, fun-loving people are enjoying life.” And then there’s this gem at the bottom. “Only Dow is ‘Cool Control’ Brewed.”

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Montenegro Beer

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Today in 2006, Montenegro gained their Independence from Serbia by referendum.

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Montenegro Breweries

Montenegro Brewery Guides

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 N/A

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  • Full Name: Montenegro
  • Location: Southeastern Europe, between the Adriatic Sea and Serbia
  • Government Type: Republic
  • Language: Serbian 63.6%, Montenegrin (official) 22%, Bosnian 5.5%, Albanian 5.3%, unspecified (includes Croatian) 3.7%
  • Religion(s): Orthodox 74.2%, Muslim 17.7%, Catholic 3.5%, other 0.6%, unspecified 3%, atheist 1%
  • Capital: Podgorica
  • Population: 657,394; 167th
  • Area: 13,812 sq km, 162nd
  • Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than Connecticut
  • National Food: Kačamak, Raštan
  • National Symbols: Montenegrin Mountain Hound; Double-headed eagle
  • Affiliations: UN
  • Independence: From Serbia, May 21, 2006 / The status of the union between Montenegro and Serbia was decided by the referendum on Montenegrin independence on May 21, 2006 and Statehood Day is celebrated on July 13.

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  • Alcohol Legal: Yes
  • Minimum Drinking Age: None (to drink); 18 (to buy)
  • BAC: N/A
  • Label Requirements: N/A
  • Number of Breweries: 1

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  • How to Say “Beer”: pivo
  • How to Order a Beer: Yed-no pee-vo, mo-lim
  • How to Say “Cheers”: Ziveli (zjee-ve-lee, “let’s live long”) / Zivio Ziveli
  • Toasting Etiquette: N/A

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Alcohol Consumption By Type:

  • Beer: N/A
  • Wine: N/A
  • Spirits: N/A
  • Other: N/A

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

  • Recorded: N/A
  • Unrecorded: N/A
  • Total: N/A
  • Beer: N/A

WHO Alcohol Data:

  • Per Capita Consumption: N/A
  • Alcohol Consumption Trend: N/A
  • Excise Taxes: N/A
  • Minimum Age: 18
  • Sales Restrictions: N/A
  • Advertising Restrictions: N/A
  • Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: N/A

Patterns of Drinking Score: N/A

Prohibition: None

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Cuba Beer

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Today in 1902, Cuba gained their Independence from Spain (and the U.S.).

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Cuba Breweries

Cuba Brewery Guides

Other Guides

  • CIA World Factbook
  • Official Website
  • No Embassy, but U.S. Interests Section
  • Wikipedia

Guild: None Known

National Regulatory Agency: None

Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known

Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.01% or None

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  • Full Name: Republic of Cuba
  • Location: Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, 150 km south of Key West, Florida
  • Government Type: Communist state
  • Language: Spanish (official)
  • Religion(s): Roman Catholic 85%, Protestant, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jewish, Santeria (prior to Castro assuming power)
  • Capital: Havana
  • Population: 11,075,244; 74th
  • Area: 110,860 sq km, 106th
  • Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than Pennsylvania
  • National Food: Platillo Moros y Cristianos; Ropa vieja; Puerco asado; Yuca con mojo
  • National Symbols: Cuban Crocodile; White Ginger Lily — Mariposa; Palma Real
  • Affiliations: UN, OAS
  • Independence: From Spain, May 20, 1902 (from Spain, 10 December 1898; administered by the US from 1898 to 1902; not acknowledged by the Cuban Government as a day of independence) / Triumph of the Revolution, January 1, 1959

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  • Alcohol Legal: Yes
  • Minimum Drinking Age: None (to drink); 18 (to buy)
  • BAC: 0.01% or None
  • Label Requirements: N/A
  • Number of Breweries: 6

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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: N/A

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Alcohol Consumption By Type:

  • Beer: 33%
  • Wine: 1%
  • Spirits: 66%
  • Other: <1%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

  • Recorded: 4.41
  • Unrecorded: 1.10
  • Total: 5.51
  • Beer: 1.48

WHO Alcohol Data:

  • Per Capita Consumption: 4 litres
  • Alcohol Consumption Trend: Increase
  • Excise Taxes: Yes
  • Minimum Age: 18
  • Sales Restrictions: Time, location
  • Advertising Restrictions: Yes
  • Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: N/A

Patterns of Drinking Score: 2

Prohibition: None

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Beer In Ads #610: Easy-Going ’50’ Ale

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Friday’s ad is for the Canadian beer Labatt’s ’50’ Ale, from 1960. Showing a cartoon lumberjack who looks happy enough perched on a log with a full glass of beer, but he looks positively giddy after downing the beer. He’s actually leaping into the air, rubbing his tummy and clapping his legs together. That must be some damn tasty beer.

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