Accumulated Other Comprehensive Losses (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Losses [Abstract]

Changes In Each Component Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Losses

(in millions)	Currency Translation Adjustments			Changes in Net Loss and Prior Service Cost			Ownership Share of SABMiller's Other Comprehensive Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Losses
Balances, December 31, 2008	$	—		$	(2,221	)	$	40		$	(2,181	)
Period change, before income taxes		3			611			372			986
Deferred income taxes					(236	)		(130	)		(366	)
Balances, December 31, 2009		3			(1,846	)		282			(1,561	)
Period change, before income taxes		1			58			63			122
Deferred income taxes					(23	)		(22	)		(45	)
Balances, December 31, 2010		4			(1,811	)		323			(1,484	)
Period change, before income taxes		(2	)		(415	)		(231	)		(648	)
Deferred income taxes					164			81			245
Balances, December 31, 2011	$	2		$	(2,062	)	$	173		$	(1,887	)