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Philippines Beer

June 12, 2012 By Jay Brooks Leave a Comment

Today in 1898, The Philippines gained their Independence from Spain.

Philippines

Philippines Breweries

Philippines Brewery Guides

Other Guides

Guild: U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service, Makati

National Regulatory Agency: Bureau of Food and Drugs,
Department of Health

Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Labels must include the following information: Name of product, Net content, Name and address of manufacturer/packer or distributor, including country of origin for imported products, Name and address of Philippine importer/distributor, Alcohol content as a percentage by volume or proof, Lot identification, plus a List of ingredients used in product (in decreasing order of proportion), including additives, flavorings, and preservatives

Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.05%

Full Name: Republic of the Philippines
Location: Southeastern Asia, archipelago between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea, east of Vietnam
Government Type: Republic
Language: Filipino (official; based on Tagalog) and English (official); eight major dialects – Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, and Pangasinan
Religion(s): Catholic 82.9% (Roman Catholic 80.9%, Aglipayan 2%), Muslim 5%, Evangelical 2.8%, Iglesia ni Kristo 2.3%, other Christian 4.5%, other 1.8%, unspecified 0.6%, none 0.1%
Capital: Manila
Population: 103,775,002; 12th
Area: 300,000 sq km, 73rd
Comparative Area: Slightly larger than Arizona
National Food: Adobo, lechon, sinigang
National Symbols: Philippine Eagle (National bird); Sampaguita (Jasminum sambac); Mango; Narra; Eight-Rayed Sun and Three Stars, Banaue Rice Terraces, Calesa, Jeepney
Affiliations: UN, ASEAN
Independence: From Spain, June 12, 1898 / From the U.S., July 4, 1946

Alcohol Legal: Yes
Minimum Drinking Age: 18
BAC: 0.05%
Number of Breweries: 2

How to Say “Beer”: serbesa
How to Order a Beer: N/A
How to Say “Cheers”: Mabuhay
Toasting Etiquette: N/A

Alcohol Consumption By Type:

Beer: 31%
Wine: <1%
Spirits: 69%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

Recorded: 4.38
Unrecorded: 2.00
Total: 6.38
Beer: 1.29

WHO Alcohol Data:

Per Capita Consumption: 4.4 litres
Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
Excise Taxes: Yes
Minimum Age: 18
Sales Restrictions: Time, places
Advertising Restrictions: No
Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No

Patterns of Drinking Score: 3

Prohibition: None

Tonga Beer

June 4, 2012 By Jay Brooks Leave a Comment

Today in 1970, Tonga gained their Independence from the United Kingdom.

Tonga

Tonga Breweries

Tonga Brewery Guides

Other Guides

Guild: None Known

National Regulatory Agency: None

Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known

Drunk Driving Laws: 250 micrograms/litre

Full Name: Kingdom of Tonga
Location: Oceania, archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand
Government Type: Constitutional Monarchy
Language: Tongan (official), English (official)
Religion(s): Christian (Free Wesleyan Church claims over 30,000 adherents)
Capital: Nuku’alofa
Population: 106,146; 192nd
Area: 747 sq km, 190th
Comparative Area: Four times the size of Washington, DC
National Food: Lū, ‘otai, ‘ota ika
National Symbol: Heilala
Affiliations: UN, Commonwealth, Pacific Community
Independence: From the UK, June 4, 1970

Alcohol Legal: Yes
Minimum Drinking Age: 18
BAC: 250 micrograms/litre
Label Requirements: N/A
Number of Breweries: 1

How to Say “Beer”: pia
How to Order a Beer: N/A
How to Say “Cheers”: Ofa atu
Toasting Etiquette: N/A

Alcohol Consumption By Type:

Beer: 22%
Wine: 57%
Spirits: 16%
Other: 5%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

Recorded: 3.28
Unrecorded: 0.50
Total: 3.78
Beer: 0.89

WHO Alcohol Data:

Per Capita Consumption: 3.3 litres
Alcohol Consumption Trend: Increase
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

Samoa Beer

June 1, 2012 By Jay Brooks Leave a Comment

Today, each year, Samoa celebrates it independence from New Zealand, though it actually took place five months earlier on January 1, 1962.

Samoa

Samoa Breweries

Samoa Breweries (Vailima)

Samoa Brewery Guides

Other Guides

Guild: None Known

National Regulatory Agency: None

Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known

Drunk Driving Laws: BAC N/A

Full Name: Independent State of Samoa
Location: Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about half way between Hawaii and New Zealand
Government Type: Parliamentary democracy
Language: Samoan (Polynesian) (official), English
Religion(s): Protestant 59.9% (Congregationalist 34.8%, Methodist 15%, Assembly of God 6.6%, Seventh-Day Adventist 3.5%), Roman Catholic 19.6%, Mormon 12.7%, Worship Centre 1.3%, other Christian 4.5%, other 1.9%, unspecified 0.1%
Capital: Apia
Population: 194,320; 184th
Area: 2,831 sq km, 178th
Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than Rhode Island
National Food: Umu (which is the style of cooking)
National Symbol: Southern Cross
Affiliations: UN, Commonwealth, Pacific Community
Independence: Independence Day Celebration, June 1 (1962); Note: January 1, 1962 is the date of independence from the New Zealand-administered UN trusteeship; but it is observed in June (Until 1997 it was known as Western Samoa)

Alcohol Legal: Yes
Minimum Drinking Age: 18
Label Requirements: N/A
Number of Breweries: 1

How to Say “Beer”: pia
How to Order a Beer: N/A
How to Say “Cheers”: N/A
Toasting Etiquette: N/A

Alcohol Consumption By Type:

Beer: 91%
Wine: 2%
Spirits: 7%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

Recorded: 3.80
Unrecorded: 1.00
Total: 4.80
Beer: 3.31

WHO Alcohol Data:

Per Capita Consumption: 3.8 litres
Alcohol Consumption Trend: Increase
Excise Taxes: N/A
Minimum Age: 18
Sales Restrictions: N/A
Advertising Restrictions: N/A
Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: N/A

Patterns of Drinking Score: 3

Prohibition: None

Nauru Beer

January 31, 2012 By Jay Brooks Leave a Comment

Today in 1968, Nauru gained their Independence from Australia.

Nauru

Nauru Breweries

None Known

Nauru Brewery Guides

Other Guides

Guild: None Known

National Regulatory Agency: None

Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known

Drunk Driving Laws: Not Known

Full Name: Republic of Nauru
Location: Oceania, island in the South Pacific Ocean, south of the Marshall Islands
Government Type: Republic
Currency: Australian dollar
Language: Nauruan (official, a distinct Pacific Island language), English (widely understood, spoken, and used for most government and commercial purposes)
Religion(s): Protestant 45.8% (Nauru Congregational 35.4%, Nauru Independent Church 10.4%), Roman Catholic 33.2%, other 14.1%, none 4.5%, unspecified 2.4%
Capital: No official capital; government offices in Yaren District
Population: 9,322; 225th
Area: 21 sq km, 239th
Comparative Area: About 0.1 times the size of Washington, DC
National Food: Noddy Tern
National Symbol: Frigatebird
Nickname: Pleasant Island
Affiliations: UN, Commonwealth, Pacific Community
Independence: From Australia, January 31, 1968

Alcohol Legal: Yes
Minimum Drinking Age: 18
BAC: Unknown
Label Requirements: N/A
Number of Breweries: None known

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

Alcohol Consumption By Type:

Beer: 97%
Wine: 3%
Spirits: <1%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

Recorded: 2.33
Unrecorded: 2.50
Total: 4.83
Beer: 2.24

WHO Alcohol Data:

Per Capita Consumption: 2.3 litres
Alcohol Consumption Trend: Decreasing
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.

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