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Trade and other receivables (Details Textual) - CLP ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Statement [Line Items] |  |
Trade and other non-current receivables | $ 3,224,627 | $ 3,363,123
Percentage of entity's revenue | 29.10% | 27.90%
Trade and other current receivables | $ 300,013,940 | $ 320,702,339
Country of domicile [member] | Credit Risk [Member] |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |
Credit Insurance Coverage Rate | 90.00% |
Foreign countries [member] | Credit Risk [Member] |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |
Credit Insurance Coverage Rate | 99.00% |
Compania Pisquera de Chile S.A. |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |
Trade and other non-current receivables | $ 0 | 1,240,461
Proportion Of Subsidiary Ownership Percentage Sold | 49.00% |
Trade and other current receivables | $ 1,325,613 | $ 1,392,650

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