Today in 1960, Côte d’Ivoire gained their Independence from France.

Côte d’Ivoire

Côte d’Ivoire Breweries

• Societe de Limonaderies et Brasseries (SOLIBRA)
• Societe des Brasseries de la Cote d’Ivoire (BRACODI)
• Nouvelle Brasserie de Côte d’Ivoire
• Societe des Brasseries de Bouake

Côte d’Ivoire 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 Cote d’Ivoire (f.k.a. Ivory Coast)
• Location: Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Ghana and Liberia
• Government Type: Republic; multiparty presidential regime established 1960
• Language: French (official), 60 native dialects of which Dioula is the most widely spoken
• Religion(s): Muslim 38.6%, Christian 32.8%, indigenous 11.9%, none 16.7%
• Capital: Yamoussoukro (Political), Abidjan (Economic)
• Population: 21,952,093; 55th
• Area: 322,463 sq km, 69th
• Comparative Area: Slightly larger than New Mexico
• National Food: Alloco; other cuisine
• National Symbol: Elephant
• Affiliations: UN, African Union
• Independence: From France, August 7, 1960

• Alcohol Legal: Yes
• Minimum Drinking Age: 18
• BAC: 0.08%
• 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: 14%
• Wine: 7%
• Spirits: 1%
• Other: 78%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

• Recorded: 4.48
• Unrecorded: 2.00
• Total: 6.48
• Beer: 0.61

WHO Alcohol Data:

• Per Capita Consumption: 4.5 litres
• Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
• Excise Taxes: Yes
• Minimum Age: 18
• Sales Restrictions: Specific events, intoxicated persons
• Advertising Restrictions: Yes
• Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No

Patterns of Drinking Score: 3

Prohibition: None