Republic of the Congo Beer

Today in 1960, Republic of the Congo gained their Independence from Belgium.

Republic of the Congo

Republic of the Congo Breweries

• Brasserie De Brazzaville
• Brasseries du Congo
• Societe Congolaise des Brasseries Kronenbourg

Republic of the Congo 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: No Limit

• Full Name: Republic of the Congo
• Location: Central Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and Gabon
• Government Type: Republic
• Language: French (official), Lingala and Monokutuba (lingua franca trade languages), many local languages and dialects (of which Kikongo is the most widespread)
• Religion(s): Christian 50%, animist 48%, Muslim 2%
• Capital: Brazzaville
• Population: 4,366,266; 125th
• Area: 342,000 sq km, 64th
• Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than Montana
• National Food: Poulet Moambé
• National Symbols: Congo River; Lion, Elephant
• Affiliations: UN, African Union
• Independence: From France, August 15, 1960

• Alcohol Legal: Yes
• Minimum Drinking Age: 18
• BAC: No Limit
• Number of Breweries: 4

• 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: 8%
• Wine: <1%
• Spirits: 5%
• Other: 7%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

• Recorded: 2.04
• Unrecorded: 2.23
• Total: 4.27
• Beer: 1.76

WHO Alcohol Data:

• Per Capita Consumption: 2 litres
• Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
• Excise Taxes: Yes
• Minimum Age: 18
• Sales Restrictions: Time, location, specific events, petrol stations
• Advertising Restrictions: No
• Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No

Patterns of Drinking Score: 3

Prohibition: None