other countries are strange, here you can drink beer from 14 years on with parents consent and from 16 without… By 21 When americans start in Germany tge worst is already over 
However i was told that in a uk pub you could fancy a pint from 12 years old with parents consent, however these times seem to be over
Yeah, down here, it's 18 without parental consent and maybe 15-16 with. I know plenty of under 18s who drink, all you need to do is be able to handle your drinks.