Pintakontrolli
Pintakontrolli refers to a system of alcohol consumption monitoring and regulation that originated in Finland. The term translates to "beer control" and was introduced in the early 20th century as part of Finland’s broader alcohol policy. The system aimed to limit alcohol consumption by controlling the production, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages, particularly beer.
Under pintakontrolli, beer production was centralized, with the state or state-approved organizations managing breweries. This allowed
Pintakontrolli was part of Finland’s broader alcohol policy, which included strict regulations on the sale and
In the late 20th century, Finland gradually liberalized its alcohol policies, moving toward a more market-driven