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Brunei Beer

January 1, 2012 By Jay Brooks

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Today in 1984, Brunei gained their Independence from the United Kingdom.

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Brunei Breweries

  • None Known

Brunei 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%

Brunei

  • Full Name: Brunei Darussalam
  • Location: Southeastern Asia, bordering the South China Sea and Malaysia
  • Government Type: Constitutional Sultanate (locally known as Malay Islamic Monarchy)
  • Language: Malay (official), English, Chinese
  • Religion(s): Muslim (official) 67%, Buddhist 13%, Christian 10%, other (includes indigenous beliefs) 10%
  • Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan
  • Population: 408,786; 175th
  • Area: 5,765 sq km, 173rd
  • Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than Delaware
  • National Food: Ambuyat
  • National Symbols: Simpor flower; royal umbrella
  • Affiliations: UN, ASEAN, Commonwealth
  • Independence: From the UK, January 1, 1984 / From British protection, February 23, 1984

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  • Alcohol Legal: Yes
  • Minimum Drinking Age: Illegal [Note: Although it is illegal to purchase alcohol, it is legal for non-Muslims aged 17 and above to bring limited amounts of alcohol into the country every 48 hours if it is consumed in their home.]
  • BAC: 0.08%
  • Number of Breweries: 0

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  • How to Say “Beer”: bir
  • How to Order a Beer: Yang bir, sila
  • How to Say “Cheers”: Ceria
  • Toasting Etiquette: N/A

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Alcohol Consumption By Type:

  • Beer: 96%
  • Wine: 1%
  • Spirits: 3%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

  • Recorded: 1.75
  • Unrecorded: 0.25
  • Total: 2.01
  • Beer: 1.67

WHO Alcohol Data:

  • Per Capita Consumption: 1.8 litres
  • Alcohol Consumption Trend: Decrease
  • Excise Taxes: No
  • Minimum Age: Total ban
  • Sales Restrictions: Yes
  • Advertising Restrictions: Yes
  • Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: Yes

Patterns of Drinking Score: N/A

Prohibition: In Brunei, alcohol consumption in public is banned and there is no sale of alcohol. Non-Muslims are allowed to purchase a limited amount of alcohol from their point of embarkation overseas for their own private consumption. Non-Muslims over 17 years of age may be allowed to bring in not more than two bottles of liquor (about two quarts) and twelve cans of beer per person into the country.

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