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Background and Basis of Presentation (Equity Method Investment) (Narrative) (Details) (SABMiller Plc [Member])
Dec. 31, 2014
SABMiller Plc [Member]
 
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]  
Equity method investment, ownership percentage (approximately) 27.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
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