Today in 1811, Venezuela gained their Independence from Spain.

Venezuela

Venezuela Breweries

• Cervecería de Oriente
• Cervecería Destilo, C.A.
• Cervecería Nacional
• Cervecería Modelo
• Cervecería Polar
• Cervecería Polar del Centro
• Cervecería Regional
• Mito Brewhouse
• Proindusca C.A.

Venezuela 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%

• Full Name: Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
• Location: Northern South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, between Colombia and Guyana
• Government Type: Federal Republic
• Language: Spanish (official), numerous indigenous dialects
• Religion(s): Nominally Roman Catholic 96%, Protestant 2%, other 2%
• Capital: Caracas
• Population: 28,047,938; 45th
• Area: 912,050 sq km, 33rd
• Comparative Area: Slightly more than twice the size of California
• National Food: Pabellón criollo
• National Symbols: Venezuelan Troupial; Cattleya orchid (“Flor de Mayo”); Araguaney (Tabebuia chrysantha); The Seven Stars, arranged in semicircle
• Nickname: Land of Grace
• Affiliations: UN, OAS
• Independence: From Spain, July 5, 1811

• Alcohol Legal: Yes
• Minimum Drinking Age: 18
• BAC: 0.08%
• Label Requirements: N/A
• Number of Breweries: 11

• How to Say “Beer”: cerveza
• How to Order a Beer: Una cerveza, por favor
• How to Say “Cheers”: Salud
• Toasting Etiquette: Wait for a toast to be made before taking the first sip of your drink. Venezuelans typically toast with the word ‘salud’. The host makes the first toast.

  Toasts are common in Venezuela, and it is not unusual for a host to offer a toast in honor of a visitor. A toast of this kind should be acknowledged with a smile and a cheerful attitude. A visitor should be careful not to drink before the toast or while the toast is being offered, as this may be considered insulting.

Alcohol Consumption By Type:

• Beer: 75%
• Wine: 1%
• Spirits: 24%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

• Recorded: 6.83
• Unrecorded: 1.40
• Total: 8.23
• Beer: 5.19

WHO Alcohol Data:

• Per Capita Consumption: 6.8 litres
• Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
• Excise Taxes: Yes
• Minimum Age: 18
• Sales Restrictions: Time, places, specific events
• Advertising Restrictions: Yes
• Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: Alcohol sponsorship

Patterns of Drinking Score: 3

Prohibition: None