Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Goodwill (Details)

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Goodwill (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2013
Aug. 31, 2014
Aug. 31, 2013
Feb. 28, 2014
Feb. 28, 2013
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill:          
Goodwill   $ 6,415.1   $ 6,408.1 $ 2,722.3
Accumulated impairment losses   (265.8)   (261.3) 0
Goodwill, net   6,149.3   6,146.8 2,722.3
Purchase accounting allocations       3,715.8  
Impairment of goodwill (278.7)   (278.7) (278.7)  
Foreign currency translation adjustments   2.5   (12.6)  
Operating Segments [Member] | Beer [Member]
          
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill:          
Goodwill   3,715.2   3,714.6 13.0
Accumulated impairment losses   0   0 0
Goodwill, net   3,715.2   3,714.6 13.0
Purchase accounting allocations       3,702.8  
Impairment of goodwill       0  
Foreign currency translation adjustments   0.6   (1.2)  
Operating Segments [Member] | Wine and Spirits [Member]
          
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill:          
Goodwill   2,699.9   2,693.5 2,722.3
Accumulated impairment losses   (265.8)   (261.3) 0
Goodwill, net   2,434.1   2,432.2 2,722.3
Purchase accounting allocations       0  
Impairment of goodwill       (278.7)  
Foreign currency translation adjustments   1.9   (11.4)  
Consolidation and Eliminations [Member]
          
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill:          
Goodwill   0   0 (13.0)
Accumulated impairment losses   0   0 0
Goodwill, net   0   0 (13.0)
Purchase accounting allocations       13.0  
Impairment of goodwill       0  
Foreign currency translation adjustments   $ 0   $ 0