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General Information (Details 2) |  | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 18, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 50.0909% |  |
Aguas CCU-Nestle Chile S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Aguas CCU-Nestlé Chile S.A. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 76,007,212-5 |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Chile |
Description of functional currency |  | Chilean Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 50.0917% | 50.0917%
Cervecera Guayacan SpA. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Cervecera Guayacán SpA. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 76,035,409-0 |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Chile |
Description of functional currency |  | Chilean Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 25.0006% | 25.0006%
CRECCU S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | CRECCU S.A. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 76,041,227-9 |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Chile |
Description of functional currency |  | Chilean Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 100.00% | 100.00%
Cerveceria Belga de la Patagonia S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Cervecería Belga de la Patagonia S.A. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 76,077,848-6 |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Chile |
Description of functional currency |  | Chilean Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 25.5034% | 25.5034%
Inversiones Invex CCU Dos Ltda. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Inversiones Invex CCU Dos Ltda. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 76,126,311-0 |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Chile |
Description of functional currency |  | Chilean Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 100.00% | 100.00%
Inversiones Invex CCU Tres Ltda. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Inversiones Invex CCU Tres Ltda. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 76,248,389-0 |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Chile |
Description of functional currency |  | Chilean Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 100.00% | 100.00%
Bebidas CCU-PepsiCo SpA [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Bebidas CCU-PepsiCo SpA. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 76,337,371-1 |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Chile |
Description of functional currency |  | Chilean Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 49.9888% | 49.9888%
CCU Inversiones II Ltda. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | CCU Inversiones II SpA. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 76,349,531-0 |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Chile |
Description of functional currency |  | US Dollar |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 100.00% | 100.00%
Cervecera Szot SpA [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Cervecería Szot SpA. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 76,481,675-7 |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Chile |
Description of functional currency |  | Chilean Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 25.0006% | 25.0006%
Bebidas Carozzi CCU SpA. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Bebidas Carozzi CCU SpA. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 76,497,609-6 |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Chile |
Description of functional currency |  | Chilean Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 49.9917% | 49.9917%
Bebidas Ecusa SpA. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Bebidas Ecusa SpA. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 76,517,798-7 |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Chile |
Description of functional currency |  | Chilean Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 99.9834% | 99.9834%
Promarca Internacional SpA [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Promarca Internacional SpA. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 76,574,762-7 |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Chile |
Description of functional currency |  | US Dollar |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 49.9917% | 49.9917%
CCU Inversiones S.A [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | CCU Inversiones S.A. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 76,593,550-4 |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Chile |
Description of functional currency |  | Chilean Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 99.9775% | 99.9775%
Inversiones Internacionales SpA. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Inversiones Internacionales SpA. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 76,688,727-9 |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Chile |
Description of functional currency |  | US Dollar |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 80.00% | 80.00%
Promarca S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Promarca S.A. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 76,736,010-K |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Chile |
Description of functional currency |  | Chilean Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 49.9917% | 49.9917%
CCU Inversiones lll SpA [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | CCU Inversiones III SpA. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 76,933,685-0 |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Chile |
Description of functional currency |  | US Dollar |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 0.00% | 99.995%
Inversiones Invex CCU Ltda. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Inversiones Invex CCU Ltda. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 76,572,360-4 |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Chile |
Description of functional currency |  | US Dollar |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 99.9922% | 99.9922%
Transportes CCU Ltda. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Transportes CCU Ltda. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 79,862,750-3 |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Chile |
Description of functional currency |  | Chilean Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 100.00% | 100.00%
Fabrica de Envases Plasticos S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Fábrica de Envases Plásticos S.A. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 86,150,200-7 |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Chile |
Description of functional currency |  | Chilean Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 99.9984% | 99.9984%
Millahue S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Millahue S.A. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 91,022,000-4 |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Chile |
Description of functional currency |  | Chilean Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 99.9621% | 99.9621%
Vina San Pedro Tarapaca S.A [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Viña San Pedro Tarapacá S.A. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 91,041,000-8 |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Chile |
Description of functional currency |  | Chilean Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 84.4969% | 82.987%
Manantial S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Manantial S.A. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 96,711,590-8 |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Chile |
Description of functional currency |  | Chilean Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 50.5519% | 50.5519%
Vina Altair SpA. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Viña Altaïr SpA. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 96,969,180-9 |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Chile |
Description of functional currency |  | Chilean Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 84.4969% | 82.987%
Cerveceria Kunstmann S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Cervecería Kunstmann S.A. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 96,981,310-6 |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Chile |
Description of functional currency |  | Chilean Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 50.0007% | 50.0007%
Cervecera CCU Chile Ltda. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Cervecera CCU Chile Ltda. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 96,989,120-4 |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Chile |
Description of functional currency |  | Chilean Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 99.9999% | 99.9999%
Embotelladoras Chilenas Unaidas [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Embotelladoras Chilenas Unidas S.A. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 99,501,760-1 |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Chile |
Description of functional currency |  | Chilean Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 99.9834% | 99.9834%
Comercial CCU S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Comercial CCU S.A. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 99,554,560-8 |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Chile |
Description of functional currency |  | Chilean Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 99.9888% | 99.9888%
Compania Pisquera de Chile SA [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Compañía Pisquera de Chile S.A. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 99,586,280-8 |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Chile |
Description of functional currency |  | Chilean Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 80.00% | 80.00%
LA Barra SA [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | La Barra S.A. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 77,148,606-1 |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Chile |
Description of functional currency |  | Chilean Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 100.00% | 100.00%
Mahina SPA [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Mahina SpA. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 77,248,551-4 |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Chile |
Description of functional currency |  | Chilean Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 25.0458% | 25.0458%
Andina de Desarrollo S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Andina de Desarrollo SACFAIMM |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 0-E |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Argentina |
Description of functional currency |  | Argentine Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 59.1971% | 59.1971%
Bodega San Juan SAU [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Bodega San Juan S.A.U. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 0-E |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Argentina |
Description of functional currency |  | Argentine Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 0.00% | 82.987%
Cia Cervecerias Unidas Argentina SA [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Cía. Cervecerías Unidas Argentina S.A. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 0-E |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Argentina |
Description of functional currency |  | Argentine Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 99.9937% | 99.9936%
Compania Industrial Cervecera S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Compañía Industrial Cervecera S.A. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 0-E |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Argentina |
Description of functional currency |  | Argentine Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 99.995% | 99.995%
Finca La Celia S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Finca La Celia S.A. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 0-E |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Argentina |
Description of functional currency |  | Argentine Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 84.4969% | 82.987%
Los Huemules S.R.L. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Los Huemules S.R.L. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 0-E |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Argentina |
Description of functional currency |  | Argentine Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 74.9979% | 74.9979%
Saenz Briones y Cia. S.A.I.C. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Sáenz Briones y Cía. S.A.I.C. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 0-E |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Argentina |
Description of functional currency |  | Argentine Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 99.9369% | 89.915%
Bebidas Bolivianas BBO S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Bebidas Bolivianas BBO S.A. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 0-E |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Bolivia |
Description of functional currency |  | Bolivians |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 51.00% | 51.00%
International Spirits Investments USA LLCC [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | International Spirits Investments USA LLC |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 0-E |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | United States |
Description of functional currency |  | US Dollar |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 80.00% | 80.00%
Inversiones CCU Lux S rl [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Inversiones CCU Lux S.à r.l. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 0-E |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Luxemburg |
Description of functional currency |  | US Dollar |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 0.00% | 99.9999%
Southern Breweries Limited [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Southern Breweries S.C.S. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 0-E |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Luxemburg |
Description of functional currency |  | US Dollar |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 0.00% | 99.9951%
Bebidas Del Paraguay SA [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Bebidas del Paraguay S.A. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 0-E |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Paraguay |
Description of functional currency |  | Paraguayan Guaranies |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 50.005% | 50.0049%
Distribuidora Del Paraguay SA [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Distribuidora del Paraguay S.A. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 0-E |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Paraguay |
Description of functional currency |  | Paraguayan Guaranies |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 49.959% | 49.9589%
Promarca Internacional Paraguay SRL [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Promarca Internacional Paraguay S.R.L. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 0-E |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Paraguay |
Description of functional currency |  | Paraguayan Guaranies |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 49.9917% | 49.9917%
Sajonia Brewing Company S.R.L [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Sajonia Brewing Company S.R.L. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 0-E |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Paraguay |
Description of functional currency |  | Paraguayan Guaranies |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 49.5049% | 49.5049%
Andrimar S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Andrimar S.A. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 0-E |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Uruguay |
Description of functional currency |  | Uruguayan Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 100.00% | 99.9999%
Coralina S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Coralina S.A. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 0-E |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Uruguay |
Description of functional currency |  | Uruguayan Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 100.00% | 99.9999%
Marzurel S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Marzurel S.A. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 0-E |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Uruguay |
Description of functional currency |  | Uruguayan Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 100.00% | 99.9999%
Milotur S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | Milotur S.A. |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 0-E |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | Uruguay |
Description of functional currency |  | Uruguayan Pesos |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 100.00% | 99.9999%
VSPT US LLC [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Name of subsidiary |  | VSPT US LLC |
Subsidiary Tax ID |  | 0-E |
Country of incorporation of subsidiary |  | United States |
Description of functional currency |  | US Dollar |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 84.4969% | 0.00%
Direct Ownership [Member] | Aguas CCU-Nestle Chile S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 0.00% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Cervecera Guayacan SpA. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 0.00% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | CRECCU S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 99.9602% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Cerveceria Belga de la Patagonia S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 0.00% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Inversiones Invex CCU Dos Ltda. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 99.8516% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Inversiones Invex CCU Tres Ltda. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 99.9999% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Bebidas CCU-PepsiCo SpA [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 0.00% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | CCU Inversiones II Ltda. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 58.8441% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Cervecera Szot SpA [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 0.00% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Bebidas Carozzi CCU SpA. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 0.00% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Bebidas Ecusa SpA. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 0.00% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Promarca Internacional SpA [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 0.00% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | CCU Inversiones S.A [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 99.0242% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Inversiones Internacionales SpA. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 0.00% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Promarca S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 0.00% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | CCU Inversiones lll SpA [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 0.00% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Inversiones Invex CCU Ltda. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 8.3747% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Transportes CCU Ltda. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 98.00% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Fabrica de Envases Plasticos S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 95.8904% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Millahue S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 99.9621% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Vina San Pedro Tarapaca S.A [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 0.00% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Manantial S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 0.00% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Vina Altair SpA. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 0.00% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Cerveceria Kunstmann S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 50.0007% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Cervecera CCU Chile Ltda. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 99.75% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Embotelladoras Chilenas Unaidas [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 98.80% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Comercial CCU S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 50.00% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Compania Pisquera de Chile SA [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 46.00% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | LA Barra SA [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 99.00% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Mahina SPA [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 0.00% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Andina de Desarrollo S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 0.00% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Bodega San Juan SAU [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 0.00% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Cia Cervecerias Unidas Argentina SA [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 0.00% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Compania Industrial Cervecera S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 0.00% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Finca La Celia S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 0.00% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Los Huemules S.R.L. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 0.00% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Saenz Briones y Cia. S.A.I.C. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 0.00% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Bebidas Bolivianas BBO S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 0.00% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | International Spirits Investments USA LLCC [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 0.00% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Inversiones CCU Lux S rl [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 0.00% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Southern Breweries Limited [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 0.00% |
Direct Ownership [Member] | Bebidas Del Paraguay SA [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 0.00% |
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