New Delhi: Delhi Government is contemplating to bring down the legal drinking age for beer from the existing 25 to 21 years, with the Excise Department preparing a proposal in this regard.

However, the department's proposal is yet to be given go-ahead by the government. According to the proposal, which is likely to be put before the Cabinet soon, the new age limit will only be applicable for consumption of wine and beer, whereas the legal drinking age for hard liquor like rum, gin, whisky and vodka remains 25 years.