Other Accrued Expenses and Liabilities (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2013	Feb. 28, 2013
Components of other accrued expenses and liabilities
Beer Business Acquisition payable	$ 556.5	$ 0
Advertising and promotions	108.6	80.3
Accrued interest	86.7	61.4
Salaries, commissions, and payroll benefits and withholdings	67.5	80.5
Deferred revenue	52.7	49.3
Income taxes payable	44.9	11.2
Other	137.1	139.7
Total	$ 1,054.0	$ 422.4