Today in 1932, Iraq gained their Independence from the League of Nations mandate under British administration.
Iraq
Iraq Breweries
- Eastern Brewery (May be closed)
Iraq 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 Iraq
- Location: Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf, between Iran and Kuwait
- Government Type: Parliamentary Democracy
- Language: Arabic (official), Kurdish (official), Turkmen (a Turkish dialect) and Assyrian (Neo-Aramaic) are official in areas where they constitute a majority of the population), Armenian
- Religion(s): Muslim (official) 97% (Shia 60%-65%, Sunni 32%-37%), Christian or other 3%
- Capital: Baghdad
- Population: 31,129,225; 39th
- Area: 438,317 sq km, 59th
- Comparative Area: Slightly more than twice the size of Idaho
- National Food: Samak masgouf
- National Symbols: Rose; Golden Eagle
- Affiliations: UN, Arab League
- Independence: From the League of Nations mandate under British administration, October 3, 1932 / Note: the Government of Iraq has yet to declare an official national holiday but still observes Republic Day, July 14, 1958
- Alcohol Legal: Yes
- Minimum Drinking Age: 18 (Forbidden to Muslims)
- BAC: 0.08%
- Number of Breweries: 1
- How to Say “Beer”: beereh (biræ) جعة / شراب من الشعير / جعة / المزر شراب نوع من الجعة / بيرة / bîre بیره
- How to Order a Beer: Waheed beera, meen fadleek / Dan min yek bire
- How to Say “Cheers”: في صحتك
- Toasting Etiquette: N/A
Alcohol Consumption By Type:
- Beer: 67%
- Wine: <1%
- Spirits: 33%
Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):
- Recorded: 0.20
- Unrecorded: 2.21
- Total: 2.41
- Beer: 0.07
WHO Alcohol Data:
- Per Capita Consumption: 0.2 litres
- Alcohol Consumption Trend: Increase
- Excise Taxes: Yes
- Minimum Age: 21
- Sales Restrictions: Hours, location, specific events, intoxicated persons
- Advertising Restrictions: No
- Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: Yes
Patterns of Drinking Score: N/A
Prohibition: None
