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Subsequent Events (Detail) - Distribution Agreement With Heineken Brazil [Member] | 1 Months Ended
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Feb. 28, 2021
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [line items] |
Term of distribution agreement | 5 years
Renewal term of distribution agreement | 5 years

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