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Investments accounted for using equity method (Details 1) - CLP ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Jan. 01, 2018
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Disclosure Of Investments Accounted For Using Equity Method [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill | $ 124,955,438 | $ 123,044,901 | $ 94,617,474
Business combinations [member] |  |  |
Disclosure Of Investments Accounted For Using Equity Method [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill | 1,894,770 | 1,894,770 |
Cerveceria Austral S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Disclosure Of Investments Accounted For Using Equity Method [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill | $ 1,894,770 | $ 1,894,770 |

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