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Swaziland Beer

September 6, 2012 By Jay Brooks

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Today in 1968, Swaziland gained their Independence from the United Kingdom.

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Swaziland Breweries

  • SAB Miller

Swaziland 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 0.05%

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  • Full Name: Kingdom of Swaziland
  • Location: Southern Africa, between Mozambique and South Africa
  • Government Type: Monarchy
  • Language: English (official, used for government business), siSwati (official)
  • Religion(s): Zionist 40% (a blend of Christianity and indigenous ancestral worship), Roman Catholic 20%, Muslim 10%, other (includes Anglican, Baha’i, Methodist, Mormon, Jewish) 30%
  • Capital: Mbabane
  • Population: 1,386,914; 154th
  • Area: 17,364 sq km, 159th
  • Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than New Jersey
  • National Food: Cuisine of Swaziland
  • National Symbols: Lion; Elephant
  • Affiliations: UN, African Union, Commonwealth
  • Independence: From the UK, September 6, 1968

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  • Alcohol Legal: Yes
  • Minimum Drinking Age: None (to drink); 18 (to buy)
  • BAC: 0.05%
  • Number of Breweries: 5

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

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Alcohol Consumption By Type:

  • Beer: 33%
  • Wine: 4%
  • Spirits: 3%
  • Other: 60%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

  • Recorded: 5.70
  • Unrecorded: 0.00
  • Total: 5.70
  • Beer: 1.64

WHO Alcohol Data:

  • Per Capita Consumption: 5.7 litres
  • Alcohol Consumption Trend: Decrease
  • Excise Taxes: Yes
  • Minimum Age: 18
  • Sales Restrictions: Time, location, specific events, intoxicated persons, petrol stations
  • Advertising Restrictions: No
  • Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: Sales promotions

Patterns of Drinking Score: 3

Prohibition: None

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Filed Under: Beers, Breweries Tagged With: Africa, Swaziland

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