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Today in 1821, Guatemala gained their Independence from Spain.

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Guatemala Breweries

Guatemala Brewery Guides

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Guild: None Known

National Regulatory Agency: Organismo Internacional Regional de Sanidad Agropecuaria (OIRSA); Comisión Guatemalteca de Normas Guatemala Standards Commission (COGUANOR)

Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Labels must include the following information: Name of the product; Description of the product; Physical characteristics (including ingredients); Net weight/volume; Name, address, and telephone number of the distributor; Expiration date (if applicable)

Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.08%

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  • Full Name: Republic of Guatemala
  • Location: Central America, bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between El Salvador and Mexico, and bordering the Gulf of Honduras (Caribbean Sea) between Honduras and Belize
  • Government Type: Constitutional Democratic Republic
  • Language: Spanish (official) 60%, Amerindian languages 40% [Note: there are 23 officially recognized Amerindian languages, including Quiche, Cakchiquel, Kekchi, Mam, Garifuna, and Xinca]
  • Religion(s): Roman Catholic, Protestant, indigenous Mayan beliefs
  • Capital: Guatemala City
  • Population: 14,099,032; 69th
  • Area: 108,889 sq km, 107th
  • Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than Tennessee
  • National Food: Pepián
  • National Symbols: Quetzal; “Monja Blanca” orchid; Ceiba; Temple I of Tikal, St. Clara’s Arch in Antigua Guatemala, Lake Atitlan
  • Affiliations: UN, OAS
  • Independence: From Spain, September 15, 1821

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  • Alcohol Legal: Yes
  • Minimum Drinking Age: 18
  • BAC: 0.08%
  • Number of Breweries: 3

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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: The standard toast is to raise your glass and say, “Salud!” You should always offer your own toast: say how pleased you are to be in Guatemala and commend everyone for treating you in such a family-like manner.

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Alcohol Consumption By Type:

  • Beer: 47%
  • Wine: 1%
  • Spirits: 50%
  • Other: 2%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

  • Recorded: 2.43
  • Unrecorded: 1.60
  • Total: 4.03
  • Beer: 1.12

WHO Alcohol Data:

  • Per Capita Consumption: 2.4 litres
  • Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
  • Excise Taxes: Yes
  • Minimum Age: 18
  • Sales Restrictions: Time, specific events
  • Advertising Restrictions: No
  • Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No

Patterns of Drinking Score: 4

Prohibition: None

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