Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Goodwill (Details Textual)

v2.4.0.8
Goodwill (Details Textual) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]  
Purchase accounting allocations $ 3,715.8
Impairment of goodwill 278.7
Operating Segments [Member] | Wine and Spirits [Member]
 
Goodwill [Line Items]  
Purchase accounting allocations 0
Impairment of goodwill 278.7
Operating Segments [Member] | Beer [Member]
 
Goodwill [Line Items]  
Purchase accounting allocations 3,702.8
Impairment of goodwill 0
Operating Segments [Member] | Beer [Member] | Beer Business Acquisition [Member]
 
Goodwill [Line Items]  
Purchase accounting allocations 3,702.8
Consolidation and Eliminations [Member]
 
Goodwill [Line Items]  
Purchase accounting allocations 13.0
Impairment of goodwill 0
Consolidation and Eliminations [Member] | Beer Business Acquisition [Member]
 
Goodwill [Line Items]  
Purchase accounting allocations $ 13.0