Percentage of basis spread of interest rate agreed upon business operations.

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Disposal of shares in subsidiary shares.

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Disposal of shares in subsidiary value.

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The amount of expenses for monthly atendance fee to chairman incurred during the period.

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The amount of remuneration paid or payable to the entity's directors.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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The amount of compensation to key management personnel. [Refer: Key management personnel of entity or parent [member]]

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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Accounts and transactions with related parties (Details Textual) - CLP ($) $ in Thousands				12 Months Ended
	Aug. 28, 2022	Apr. 13, 2022	Aug. 28, 2020	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Statement [Line Items]
Directors' remuneration expense		$ 100
Expenses For Monthly Attendance Fee To Chairman		$ 200
Key management personnel compensation				$ 9,183,120	$ 9,129,532	$ 6,701,955
Business Operations Basis Spread Percentage				3.00%
Cerverica Czot Spa [Member] \| Representaciones Chile Beer Kevin Michael Szot [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Business Operations Basis Spread Percentage	3.79%
Disposal Of Shares In Subsidiary Shares	15,167		15,167
Disposal Of Shares In Subsidiary Value	$ 42,506		$ 42,506