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Barbados Beer

November 30, 2012 By Jay Brooks Leave a Comment

Today in 1966, Barbados gained their Independence from the United Kingdom.

Barbados

Barbados Breweries

Banks Barbados Breweries Ltd.

Barbados Brewery Guides

Other Guides

Guild: None Known

National Regulatory Agency: None

Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known

Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.08%

Full Name: Barbados
Location: Caribbean, island in the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela
Government Type: Parliamentary democracy and a Commonwealth realm
Language: English
Religion(s): Protestant 63.4% (Anglican 28.3%, Pentecostal 18.7%, Methodist 5.1%, other 11.3%), Roman Catholic 4.2%, other Christian 7%, other 4.8%, none or unspecified 20.6%
Capital: Bridgetown
Population: 287,733; 180th
Area: 430 sq km, 202nd
Comparative Area: 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC
National Food: Cou-Cou; Flying Fish
National Symbols: Brown Pelican; Dolphin fish; Flying Fish; Pride of Barbados (flower); Trident head
Affiliations: UN, Commonwealth, OAS
Independence: From the UK, November 30, 1966

Alcohol Legal: Yes
Minimum Drinking Age: 18
BAC: 0.08%
Number of Breweries: 1

How to Say “Beer”: beer
How to Order a Beer: one beer, please
How to Say “Cheers”: cheers
Toasting Etiquette: N/A

Alcohol Consumption By Type:

Beer: 38%
Wine: 10%
Spirits: 50%
Other: 2%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

Recorded: 6.41
Unrecorded: 0.50
Total: 6.91
Beer: 2.90

WHO Alcohol Data:

Per Capita Consumption: 6.4 litres
Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
Excise Taxes: Yes
Minimum Age: 18
Sales Restrictions: No
Advertising Restrictions: No
Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No

Patterns of Drinking Score: 2

Prohibition: None

Dominica Beer

November 3, 2012 By Jay Brooks Leave a Comment

Today in 1978, Dominica gained their Independence from the United Kingdom.

Dominica

Dominica Breweries

Dominica Brewery Guides

Other Guides

Guild: None Known

National Regulatory Agency: None

Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known

Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.08%

Full Name: Commonwealth of Dominica
Location: Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, about half way between Puerto Rico and Trinidad and Tobago
Government Type: Parliamentary democracy
Language: English (official), French patois
Religion(s): Roman Catholic 61.4%, Protestant 20.6% (Seventh-Day Adventist 6%, Pentecostal 5.6%, Baptist 4.1%, Methodist 3.7%, Church of God 1.2%), Jehovah’s Witnesses 1.2%, other Christian 7.7%, Rastafarian 1.3%, other or unspecified 1.6%, none 6.1%
Capital: Roseau
Population: 73,126; 201st
Area: 751 sq km, 189th
Comparative Area: Slightly more than four times the size of Washington, DC
National Food: Mountain Chicken
National Symbol: Sisserou Parrot
Affiliations: UN, Commonwealth, OAS
Independence: From the UK, November 3, 1978

Alcohol Legal: Yes
Minimum Drinking Age: 18
BAC: 0.08%
Number of Breweries: 1

How to Say “Beer”: beer
How to Order a Beer: one beer, please
How to Say “Cheers”: cheers
Toasting Etiquette: N/A

Alcohol Consumption By Type:

Beer: 6%
Wine: 10%
Spirits: 83%
Other: <1%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

Recorded: 7.34
Unrecorded: 0.50
Total: 7.84
Beer: 0.50

WHO Alcohol Data:

Per Capita Consumption: 7.3 litres
Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
Excise Taxes: Yes
Minimum Age: 18
Sales Restrictions: Time, location, specific events, intoxicated persons, petrol stations
Advertising Restrictions: No
Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No

Patterns of Drinking Score: 2

Prohibition: None

Antigua & Barbuda Beer

November 1, 2012 By Jay Brooks Leave a Comment

Today in 1981, Antigua and Barbuda gained their Independence from the United Kingdom.

Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda Breweries

Antigua Brewery

Antigua and Barbuda Brewery Guides

Other Guides

Guild: None Known

National Regulatory Agency: None

Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known

Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.08%

Full Name: Antigua and Barbuda
Location: Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east-southeast of Puerto Rico
Government Type: Constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system of government and a Commonwealth realm
Language: English (official), local dialects
Religion(s): Protestant 76.4% (Anglican 25.7%, Seventh-Day Adventist 12.3%, Pentecostal 10.6%, Moravian 10.5%, Methodist 7.9%, Baptist 4.9%, Church of God 4.5%), Roman Catholic 10.4%, other Christian 5.4%, other 2%, none or unspecified 5.8%
Capital: St. John’s
Population: 89,018; 198th
Area: 442.6 sq km (Antigua 280 sq km; Barbuda 161 sq km), 201st
Comparative Area: 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC
National Food: Fungie
National Symbols: Antigua Black Pineapple; Red Hibiscus; Hawksbill Turtle; Fallow Deer; The Frigate (a.k.a. Man-o’-War or Weather bird); Whitewood tree
Affiliations: UN, Commonwealth, OAS
Independence: From the UK, November 1, 1981

Alcohol Legal: Yes
Minimum Drinking Age: 16
BAC: 0.08%
Number of Breweries: 1

How to Say “Beer”: beer
How to Order a Beer: One beer, please
How to Say “Cheers”: cheers
Toasting Etiquette: N/A

Alcohol Consumption By Type:

Beer: 28%
Wine: 18%
Spirits: 53%
Other: <1%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

Recorded: 6.76
Unrecorded: 0.46
Total: 7.22
Beer: 2.67

WHO Alcohol Data:

Per Capita Consumption: 6.8 litres
Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
Excise Taxes: N/A
Minimum Age: 16
Sales Restrictions: N/A
Advertising Restrictions: N/A
Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: N/A

Patterns of Drinking Score: N/A

Prohibition: None

Saint Vincent & The Grenadines Beer

October 27, 2012 By Jay Brooks 1 Comment

Today in 1979, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines gained their Independence from the United Kingdom.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Breweries

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Brewery Guides

Other Guides

Guild: Caribbean Breweries Association (CBA)

National Regulatory Agency: None

Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known

Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.05%

Full Name: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Location: Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago
Government Type: Parliamentary democracy and a Commonwealth realm
Language: English, French patois
Religion(s): Protestant 75% (Anglican 47%, Methodist 28%), Roman Catholic 13%, other (includes Hindu, Seventh-Day Adventist, other Protestant)
Capital: Kingstown
Population: 103,537; 194th
Area: 389 sq km, 204th
Comparative Area: Twice the size of Washington, DC
National Food: Roasted Breadfruit and Fried Jack Fish
National Symbols: St. Vincent Parrot (Amazona Guildingii); Soufriere Tree
Nickname: Gems of the Antilles; Jewels of the Caribbean
Affiliations: UN, Commonwealth, OAS
Independence: From the UK, October 27, 1979

Alcohol Legal: Yes
Minimum Drinking Age: 18
BAC: 0.05%
Number of Breweries: 1

How to Say “Beer”: beer
How to Order a Beer: One beer, please
How to Say “Cheers”: cheers
Toasting Etiquette: N/A

Alcohol Consumption By Type:

Beer: 43%
Wine: 2%
Spirits: 54%
Other: 1%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

Recorded: 4.94
Unrecorded: 0.50
Total: 5.44
Beer: 2.55

WHO Alcohol Data:

Per Capita Consumption: 4.9 litres
Alcohol Consumption Trend: Increase
Excise Taxes: Yes
Minimum Age: 18
Sales Restrictions: Time, places, specific events, intoxicated persons, petrol stations
Advertising Restrictions: No
Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No

Patterns of Drinking Score: N/A

Prohibition: None

Saba Beer

October 15, 2012 By Jay Brooks Leave a Comment

Today in 2010, Saba became part of the Netherlands after the dissolution the Netherlands Antilles.

Saba

Saba Breweries

None Known

Saba Brewery Guides

Other Guides

Guild: None Known

National Regulatory Agency: None

Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known

Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.05%

Full Name: Saba
Location: The Caribbean, south of Saint Martin and northwest of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Government Type: Constitutional monarchy
Language: Dutch (official), English
Religion(s): Roman Catholic (majority), and also Wesleyan Church Holiness, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Anglican, Seventh-day Adventist, Muslim and Jewish
Capital: The Bottom
Population: 1,971
Area: 13 sq km
Comparative Area: Slightly less than one-tenth the size of Washington, D.C.
National Food: Funchi, Pan Bati and Carni Stoba (goat stew)
National Symbols: Audubon’s Shearwater; Black-eyed Susan
Affiliations: UN
Independence: Saba, including the islet of Green Island, became a special municipality within the country of the Netherlands after the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles, October 10, 2010

Alcohol Legal: Yes
Minimum Drinking Age: 16 (under 15% a.b.v.); 18 (15% a.b.v. and over)
BAC: 0.05%
Number of Breweries: 0

How to Say “Beer”: bier
How to Order a Beer: Un bier, ahls-yer-bleeft
How to Say “Cheers”: Geluch / Gezondheid / Proost / Prut / Santé / Schol
Toasting Etiquette: N/A

Alcohol Consumption By Type:

Beer: 44%
Wine: 1%
Spirits: <1%
Other: 55%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

Recorded: 4.97
Unrecorded: 2.60
Total: 7.57
Beer: 2.05

WHO Alcohol Data:

Per Capita Consumption: 5 litres
Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
Excise Taxes: Yes
Minimum Age: 21
Sales Restrictions: Time, location
Advertising Restrictions: Yes
Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No

Patterns of Drinking Score: 3

Prohibition: None.

Saint Kitts and Nevis Beer

September 19, 2012 By Jay Brooks Leave a Comment

Today in 1983, Saint Kitts and Nevis gained their Independence from the United Kingdom.

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis Breweries

Saint Kitts and Nevis Brewery Guides

Other Guides

Guild: None Known

National Regulatory Agency: None

Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known

Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.08%

Full Name: Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Location: Caribbean, islands in the Caribbean Sea, about one-third of the way from Puerto Rico to Trinidad and Tobago
Government Type: Parliamentary democracy and a Commonwealth realm
Language: English (official)
Religion(s): Anglican, other Protestant, Roman Catholic
Capital: Basseterre
Population: 50,726; 208th
Area: 261 sq km, 211th
Comparative Area: One and a half times the size of Washington, DC
National Food: Stewed saltfish served with spicy Plantains, Coconut Dumplings and seasoned Breadfruit
National Symbols: Vervet Monkey (mammal); Brown Pelican (bird)
Affiliations: UN, Commonwealth, OAS
Independence: From the UK, September 19, 1983

Alcohol Legal: Yes
Minimum Drinking Age: 18
BAC: 0.08%
Number of Breweries: 2

How to Say “Beer”: beer
How to Order a Beer: One beer, please
How to Say “Cheers”: cheers
Toasting Etiquette: N/A

Alcohol Consumption By Type:

Beer: 39%
Wine: 2%
Spirits: 58%
Other: 1%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

Recorded: 8.93
Unrecorded: 0.50
Total: 9.43
Beer: 3.98

WHO Alcohol Data:

Per Capita Consumption: 8.9 litres
Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
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

Trinidad and Tobago Beer

August 31, 2012 By Jay Brooks Leave a Comment

Today in 1962, Trinidad and Tobago gained their Independence from the United Kingdom.

Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago Breweries

Trinidad and Tobago Brewery Guides

Other Guides

Guild: None Known

National Regulatory Agency: None

Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known

Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.08%

Full Name: Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Location: Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela
Government Type: Parliamentary democracy
Language: English (official), Caribbean Hindustani (a dialect of Hindi), French, Spanish, Chinese
Religion(s): Roman Catholic 26%, Protestant 25.8% (Anglican 7.8%, Baptist 7.2%, Pentecostal 6.8%, Seventh-Day Adventist 4%), Hindu 22.5%, Muslim 5.8%, other Christian 5.8%, other 10.8%, unspecified 1.4%, none 1.9%
Capital: Port-of-Spain
Population: 1,226,383; 157th
Area: 5,128 sq km, 174th
Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than Delaware
National Food: Pelau
National Symbols: Scarlet Ibis (bird of Trinidad), Rufous-vented Chachalaca (bird of Tobago); Chaconia
Affiliations: UN, Commonwealth, OAS
Independence: From the UK, August 31, 1962

Alcohol Legal: Yes
Minimum Drinking Age: 18
BAC: 0.08%
Number of Breweries: 2

How to Say “Beer”: beer
How to Order a Beer: cheers
How to Say “Cheers”: One beer, please
Toasting Etiquette: N/A

Alcohol Consumption By Type:

Beer: 51%
Wine: 2%
Spirits: 46%
Other: 1%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

Recorded: 5.78
Unrecorded: 0.50
Total: 6.28
Beer: 3.10

WHO Alcohol Data:

Per Capita Consumption: 5.8 litres
Alcohol Consumption Trend: Increase
Excise Taxes: Yes
Minimum Age: 18
Sales Restrictions: Time, location, specific events, intoxicated persons
Advertising Restrictions: No
Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No

Patterns of Drinking Score: 2

Prohibition: None

Jamaica Beer

August 6, 2012 By Jay Brooks Leave a Comment

Today in 1962, Jamaica gained their Independence from the United Kingdom.

Jamaica

Jamaica Breweries

Jamaica Brewery Guides

Other Guides

Guild: None Known

National Regulatory Agency: None

Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known

Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.035% or 0.08%

Full Name: Jamaica
Location: Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba
Government Type: Constitutional parliamentary democracy and a Commonwealth realm
Language: English, English patois
Religion(s): Protestant 62.5% (Seventh-Day Adventist 10.8%, Pentecostal 9.5%, Other Church of God 8.3%, Baptist 7.2%, New Testament Church of God 6.3%, Church of God in Jamaica 4.8%, Church of God of Prophecy 4.3%, Anglican 3.6%, other Christian 7.7%), Roman Catholic 2.6%, other or unspecified 14.2%, none 20.9%
Capital: Kingston
Population: 2,889,187; 139th
Area: 10,991 sq km, 168th
Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than Connecticut
National Food: Ackee and Saltfish
National Symbols: Green-and-black Streamertail; Lignum vitae; Blue Mahoe
Affiliations: UN, Commonwealth, OAS
Independence: From the UK, August 6, 1962

Alcohol Legal: Yes
Minimum Drinking Age: None (to drink); 18 (to buy)
BAC: 0.035%
Number of Breweries: 2

How to Say “Beer”: beer
How to Order a Beer: one beer, please
How to Say “Cheers”: cheers
Toasting Etiquette: N/A

Alcohol Consumption By Type:

Beer: 42%
Wine: 3%
Spirits: 52%
Other: 2%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

Recorded: 3.50
Unrecorded: 1.50
Total: 5.00
Beer: 1.49

WHO Alcohol Data:

Per Capita Consumption: 3.5 litres
Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
Excise Taxes: Yes
Minimum Age: 18 (to purchase); None (to drink)
Sales Restrictions: Time, location
Advertising Restrictions: No
Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No

Patterns of Drinking Score: 2

Prohibition: None

Bahamas Beer

July 10, 2012 By Jay Brooks Leave a Comment

Today in 1973, the Bahamas gained their Independence from the United Kingdom.

The Bahamas

Bahamas Breweries

Bahamas Brewery Guides

Other Guides

Guild: None Known

National Regulatory Agency: None

Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known

Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.08%

Full Name: Commonwealth of The Bahamas
Location: Chain of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Florida, northeast of Cuba
Government Type: Constitutional parliamentary democracy and a Commonwealth realm
Language: English (official), Creole (among Haitian immigrants)
Religion(s): Protestant 67.6% (Baptist 35.4%, Anglican 15.1%, Pentecostal 8.1%, Church of God 4.8%, Methodist 4.2%), Roman Catholic 13.5%, other Christian 15.2%, none or unspecified 2.9%, other 0.8%
Capital: Nassau
Population: 316,182; 178th
Area: 13,880 sq km, 161st
Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than Connecticut
National Food: Crack conch with peas and rice
National Symbols: West Indian Flamingo; Blue Marlin; Yellow Elder; Lignum Vitae
Affiliations: UN, Commonwealth, OAS
Independence: From the UK, July 10, 1973

Alcohol Legal: Yes
Minimum Drinking Age: 18
BAC: 0.08%
Label Requirements: N/A
Number of Breweries: 2

How to Say “Beer”: beer / bear
How to Order a Beer: one beer, please
How to Say “Cheers”: cheers
Toasting Etiquette: N/A

Alcohol Consumption By Type:

Beer: 36%
Wine: 14%
Spirits: 48%
Other: 2%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

Recorded: 8.16
Unrecorded: 0.60
Total: 8.76
Beer: 3.99

WHO Alcohol Data:

Per Capita Consumption: 8.2 litres
Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
Excise Taxes: Yes
Minimum Age: 18
Sales Restrictions: Time, location, specific events
Advertising Restrictions: Yes
Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No

Patterns of Drinking Score: 2

Prohibition: None

Cuba Beer

May 20, 2012 By Jay Brooks 2 Comments

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

Cuba

Cuba Breweries

Cuba Brewery Guides

Other Guides

Guild: None Known

National Regulatory Agency: None

Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known

Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.01% or None

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

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

How to Say “Beer”: cerveza
How to Order a Beer: Una cerveza, por favor
How to Say “Cheers”: Salud
Toasting Etiquette: N/A

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