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 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
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Document Type 20-F
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY
Entity Registrant Name UNITED BREWERIES CO INC
Entity Central Index Key 0000888746
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers No
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes
Trading Symbol CCU
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 369,502,872