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Financial Information as per operating segments (Details) - Operating Segments [Member] | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019
CHILE |
Statement [Line Items] |
Segment Reporting Information, Description of Products and Services | Beers, non-alcoholic beverages, spirits and SSU.
International Business [Member] |
Statement [Line Items] |
Segment Reporting Information, Description of Products and Services | Beers, cider, non-alcoholic beverages and spirits in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Bolivia.
Wines [Member] |
Statement [Line Items] |
Segment Reporting Information, Description of Products and Services | Wines, mainly in export markets to more 80 countries.

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