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Investments in Equity Securities (Investment in AB InBev Narrative) (Details)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
USD ($)
shares
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
shares
Mar. 31, 2019
€ / shares
Dec. 31, 2018
€ / shares
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Investments in equity securities | $ $ 32,015 $ 30,496    
AB InBev [Member]        
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Derivative instrument, number of shares hedged (in shares) | shares   92.4    
AB InBev [Member]        
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Number of ordinary shares owned (in shares) | shares 12.0      
Equity method investment, ownership percentage 10.10%      
Number of restricted shares owned (in shares) | shares 185.0      
Share price (in Euro per share) | € / shares     € 74.76 € 57.70
Fair value of equity investment | $ $ 16,600 $ 13,100    
Investments in equity securities | $ $ 17,476 $ 17,696    
Difference between carrying amount and underlying equity, percentage 5.00% 26.00%