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Questions about Beer in Russia

Short answers, pulled from the story.

How much pure alcohol did the average Russian person consume in 2016?

In 2016, the average Russian person consumed approximately 11.7 liters of pure alcohol.

When did Russia reclassify beer as a regulated alcoholic item under law?

Russia reclassified beer as a regulated alcoholic item in the year 2011 when any liquid containing less than 10 percent alcohol was no longer classified as food.

Which companies were among the 40 large-scale beer producers operating in Russia by 2011?

Among the 561 distinct beer producers operating within Russia by 2011 stood 40 large-scale companies including Baltika and Stary Melnik.

What was the total beer production output in Russia during the year 2010?

Total beer production output fell to 102.93 million hectoliters during the year 2010 after dropping by 5.1%.

How do Russians categorize beer compared to international standards?

Russians categorize beer by color into Light, Red, Semi-Dark, and Dark groups rather than using fermentation process or style.