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Cash and cash equivalents (Details Textual) | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Zona Franca Central Cervecera S.A.S. [Member] |  |
Disclosure of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items] |  |
Percentage of voting equity interests acquired | 50.00% |
Bebidas Carozzi CCU SpA. [Member] |  |
Disclosure of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items] |  |
Percentage of voting equity interests acquired |  | 50.00%

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