Note 3 - Investment in Joint Ventures (Detail) - Condensed Financial Information of the Company's Non-Consolidated Equity Method Investment in ICP (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2011		Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2011
Net sales (a)	$ 47,813	[1]	$ 62,123	[1]	$ 164,804	[1]	$ 174,697	[1]
Cost of sales and expenses (b)	(48,261)	[2]	(67,858)	[2]	(164,493)	[2]	(184,900)	[2]
Net income (loss)	$ (448)		$ (5,735)		$ 311		$ (10,203)

[1] Includes related party sales to MGPI of $9,697 and $19,640 for the quarters ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $40,331 and $51,477 for the year to date periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

[2] Includes depreciation and amortization of $1,259 and $1,375 for the quarters ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $3,778 and $3,958 for the year to date periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.