-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, J76AOsZTdt5yfukFrJYT9kMi9Uruuk6qoJuR5+uybDlY+rS+ktMyXW6ffV/Y3fI1 KR6+4ts+sNk6eEI0NYRt6g== 0001144204-09-059514.txt : 20091116 0001144204-09-059514.hdr.sgml : 20091116 20091116124239 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001144204-09-059514 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 6 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20090930 FILED AS OF DATE: 20091116 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20091116 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: MENDOCINO BREWING CO INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000919134 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MALT BEVERAGES [2082] IRS NUMBER: 680318293 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-13636 FILM NUMBER: 091185069 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 13351 S HWY 101 CITY: HOPLAND STATE: CA ZIP: 95449 BUSINESS PHONE: 7077441015 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 13351 S HWY 101 CITY: HOPLAND STATE: CA ZIP: 95449 10-Q 1 v166278_10q.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
(Mark One)
 
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended  September 30, 2009
 
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from                                                    to                                                   
 
Commission file number 1-13636
 
Mendocino Brewing Company, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 
California
   68-0318293
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
(IRS Employer
Incorporation or Organization)
Identification No.)
 
1601 Airport Road, Ukiah, CA 95482
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(707) 463-2627
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
 
Not Applicable
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year,
if Changed Since Last Report)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports  required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes x No ¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
 
Large Accelerated Filer ¨   Accelerated Filer ¨   Non-Accelerated Filer ¨ Smaller Reporting Company x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes ¨ No x
 
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:  The number of shares of the issuer's common stock outstanding as of November 12, 2009 is 12,274,762.
 
 
 

 
 
PART I
 
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1.          Financial Statements.
 
MENDOCINO BREWING COMPANY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited) *
 
Assets
           
Current Assets
           
Cash
  $ 164,100     $ 273,700  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $180,100 and $65,700, respectively
    9,695,400       6,966,900  
Inventories
    1,841,600       1,865,200  
Prepaid expenses
    281,700       201,700  
Total Current Assets
    11,982,800       9,307,500  
                 
Property and Equipment
    12,621,500       12,806,100  
                 
Other Assets
               
Deposits and other assets
    209,400       326,100  
Intangibles (net of amortization)
    47,600       47,600  
Total Other Assets
    257,000       373,700  
Total Assets
  $ 24,861,300     $ 22,487,300  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
               
Current Liabilities
               
Secured lines of credit
  $ 3,831,200     $ 3,601,700  
Accounts payable
    8,102,200       6,152,900  
Accrued liabilities
    2,004,200       1,513,000  
Current maturities of notes to related parties
    96,000       87,700  
Current maturities of obligations under long-term debt
    318,900       316,400  
Current maturities of obligations under capital leases
    141,100       113,400  
Total Current Liabilities
    14,493,600       11,785,100  
                 
Long-Term Liabilities
               
Notes to related parties including accrued interest of $1,195,400 and $1,127,400, respectively
    3,302,800       3,306,000  
Long term debt, less current maturities
    3,587,800       3,820,000  
Obligations under capital leases less current maturities
    176,700       218,700  
Total Long-Term Liabilities
    7,067,300       7,344,700  
                 
Total Liabilities
    21,560,900       19,129,800  
                 
Stockholders' Equity
               
Preferred stock, Series A, no par value, with aggregate liquidation preference of $227,600;10,000,000 shares authorized, 227,600 shares issued and outstanding
    227,600       227,600  
Common stock, no par value:  30,000,000 shares authorized, 12,274,762 and 11,991,686  shares issued and outstanding, respectively
    14,982,300       14,902,300  
Accumulated comprehensive income
    466,400       567,900  
Accumulated deficit
    (12,375,900 )     (12,340,300 )
Total Stockholders' Equity
    3,300,400       3,357,500  
                 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
  $ 24,861,300     $ 22,487,300  
* See Notes to the financial statements.
 
 
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MENDOCINO BREWING COMPANY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)

    
THREE MONTHS ENDED
September 30
   
NINE MONTHS ENDED
September 30
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Sales
  $ 9,655,600     $ 9,588,500     $ 26,731,600     $ 28,867,600  
Excise taxes
    206,900       209,600       635,200       713,100  
Net sales
    9,448,700       9,378,900       26,096,400       28,154,500  
Cost of goods sold
    7,156,600       6,929,000       19,476,300       20,483,200  
Gross profit
    2,292,100       2,449,900       6,620,100       7,671,300  
Operating expenses
                               
Marketing and distribution
    1,273,600       1,235,300       3,330,800       3,750,200  
General and administrative
    1,115,600       989,300       2,918,400       2,926,600  
Total operating expenses
    2,389,200       2,224,600       6,249,200       6,676,800  
Income  (loss) from operations
    (97,100 )     225,300       370,900       994,500  
Other income (expense)
                               
                                 
Other income
    8,500       17,800       20,800       39,300  
Gain  on sale of equipment
    700       2,900       7,200       2,900  
Interest expense
    (158,900 )     (187,100 )     (428,800 )     (622,000 )
Total other expenses
    (149,700 )     (166,400 )     (400,800 )     (579,800 )
Income (loss) before income taxes
    (246,800 )     58,900       (29,900 )     414,700  
Provision for income taxes, (net of income tax benefit)
    4,900       -       5,700       3,800  
Net income (loss)
  $ (251,700 )   $ 58,900     $ (35,600 )   $ 410,900  
Other comprehensive income (loss),  net of tax                                
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
    13,300       118,300       (101,500 )      154,600  
Comprehensive income (loss)
  $ (238,400 )   $ 177,200     $ (137,100 )   $ 565,500  
                                 
Net income (loss) per common share –
                               
-    Basic
  $ (0.02 )   $ 0.00     $ (0.00 )   $ 0.03  
-    Diluted
  $ (0.02 )   $ 0.00     $ (0.00 )   $ 0.03  
Weighted average common shares outstanding
                               
-    Basic
    12,274,762       11,991,686       12,249,397       11,991,686  
-    Diluted
    12,274,762       11,991,686       12,249,397       11,991,686  

See accompanying notes to these condensed financial statements.
 
 
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MENDOCINO BREWING COMPANY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

    
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
           
Net income
  $ (35,600 )   $ 410,900  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash from operating activities:
               
  Depreciation and amortization
    803,500       826,000  
Provision for doubtful accounts
    106,400       16,900  
(Gain) on sale of assets
    (7,200 )     (2,900 )
Interest accrued on related party notes
    68,000       99,600  
Stock issued for services
    73,000       36,000  
Changes in:
               
Accounts receivable
    (2,313,400 )     (722,100 )
Inventories
    23,600       (537,500 )
Prepaid expenses
    (76,300 )     197,700  
Deposits and other assets
    107,900       (208,400 )
Accounts payable
    1,433,500       86,100  
Accrued liabilities
    427,500       459,900  
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities:
    610,900       662,200  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Purchases of property, equipment, and leasehold improvements
    (355,500 )     (662,800 )
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
    10,100       2,900  
Net cash used in investing activities:
    (345,400 )     (659,900 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Net borrowing on line of credit
    51,300       25,800  
Borrowing on long-term debt
    -       168,500  
Repayment on long-term debt
    (322,200 )     (307,100 )
Payments on obligation under capital leases
    (101,300 )     (54,900 )
Net cash used in financing activities:
    (372,200 )     (167,700 )
                 
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH
    (2,900 )     16,700  
NET CHANGE  IN CASH
    (109,600 )     (148,700 )
CASH, beginning of period
    273,700       339,700  
CASH, end of period
  $ 164,100     $ 191,000  
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
               
Cash paid during the period for:
               
Interest
  $ 360,800     $ 522,400  
Income taxes
  $ 5,700     $ 3,800  
Non-cash investing and financing activity
               
Lease Financed assets
  $ 74,600     $ 159,800  

See accompanying notes to these condensed financial statements.
 
 
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MENDOCINO BREWING COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
 
1.           Description of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 
Description of Operations
 
Mendocino Brewing Company, Inc., (the "Company" or "MBC"), has operating subsidiaries, Releta Brewing Company, ("Releta"), and United Breweries International, Limited (UK), ("UBIUK").  In the United States, MBC and its subsidiary, Releta, operate two breweries that produce beer for the specialty "craft" segment of the beer market.  The breweries are located in Ukiah, California and Saratoga Springs, New York.  The Company also owns and operates a brewpub and gift store located in Hopland, California.  The majority of sales for MBC are in California.  The Company brews several brands, of which Red Tail Ale is the flagship brand.  In addition, the Company performs contract brewing for several other brands, and MBC holds the license to distribute Kingfisher Premium Lager Beer in the United States.
 
The Company's UK subsidiary, UBIUK, is a holding company for UBSN Limited (“UBSN”).  UBSN is a distributor of alcoholic beverages, mainly Kingfisher Lager, in the United Kingdom and Europe.  The distributorship is located in Faversham, Kent in the United Kingdom.
 
Principles of Consolidation
 
The consolidated financial statements present the accounts of Mendocino Brewing Company, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Releta and UBIUK.  All inter-company balances, profits and transactions have been eliminated.
 
Basis of Presentation and Organization
 
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, except as otherwise indicated, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. These condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company's  most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which contains additional financial and operating information and information concerning the significant accounting policies followed by the Company. The financial statements and notes are representations of the management and the Board of Directors, who are responsible for their integrity and objectivity.
 
Operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2009 or any future period.
 
 
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The Consolidated financial information as of December 31, 2008 included herein has been derived from the Company's audited consolidated financial statements as of, and for the fiscal year ended, December 31, 2008.
 
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
There have been no significant changes in the Company's significant accounting policies during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to what was previously disclosed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Short and Long-Term Investments
 
For purposes of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.  Other investments with maturities less than twelve months from the balance sheet date are considered short-term investments, and those with maturities greater than twelve months from the balance sheet date are considered long-term investments.
 
Fair Value of Financial Instruments.
 
Financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and payable, other current liabilities and long-term debt.  The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and payable and other current liabilities approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these items.
 
Deferred Financing Costs
 
Costs relating to obtaining financing are capitalized and amortized over the term of the related debt. Deferred financing costs were $311,300, and the related accumulated amortization at September 30, 2009 was $196,900.  Amortization of deferred financing costs charged to operations was $16,300 for the quarters ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 and $49,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.  The Company will continue to amortize these fees until 2011.  When a loan is paid in full, any unamortized financing costs are removed from the related accounts and charged to operations.
 
Concentration of Credit Risks
 
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to credit risks consist principally of trade receivables, cash deposits in excess of FDIC limits, and assets located in the United Kingdom.  Substantially all of the Company's cash deposits are deposited with commercial banks in the United States and the United Kingdom.
 
Wholesale distributors account for substantially all of the Company's accounts receivable.  The Company has approximately $109,500 in cash deposits and $7,557,400 of accounts receivable due from customers located in the United Kingdom as of September 30, 2009.
 
Income Taxes
 
The Company accounts for its income taxes using the Financial Accounting Standards Board Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes," codified within ASC 272, 740, 805, 830, 942, 958 and 995 which requires the establishment of a deferred tax asset or liability for the recognition of future deductible or taxable amounts and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards.  Deferred tax expense or benefit is recognized as a result of timing differences between the recognition of assets and liabilities for book and tax purposes during the year.
 
 
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Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.  Deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences and operating loss, and tax credit carryforwards.  A valuation allowance is established to reduce the deferred tax asset if it is "more likely than not" that the related tax benefits will not be realized. Management believes that sufficient uncertainty exists regarding the future realization of deferred tax assets and, accordingly, a full valuation allowance has been provided against net deferred tax assets. Tax expense has taken into account any change in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets where the realization of various deferred tax assets is subject to uncertainty.
 
There are no changes in the carrying value of its tax assets or liabilities for any unrecognized tax benefits.
 
Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share
 
Basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing the income (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period. The computation of the dilutive effect of the Company's convertible notes for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 is shown in the table below.
 
   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
9/30/2009
   
9/30/2008
   
9/30/2009
   
9/30/2008
 
Net income (loss)
  $ (251,700 )     58,900     $ (35,600 )     410,900  
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    12,274,762       11,991,686       12,249,397       11,991,686  
Basic net income (loss) per share
  $ (0.02 )     0.00     $ (0.00 )     0.03  
Interest expense on convertible notes
  $ -       -     $ -       -  
Income (loss) for purpose of computing diluted net income per share
  $ (251,700 )     58,900     $ (35,600 )     410,900  
Incremental shares from assumed exercise of dilutive securities
    -       -       -       -  
Dilutive potential common shares
    12,274,762       12,274,762       12,249,397       11,991,686  
Diluted net earnings per share
  $ (0.02 )     0.00     $ (0.02 )     0.03  
 
Foreign Currency Translation
 
The assets and liabilities of UBIUK were translated at the United Kingdom pound sterling - U.S. dollar exchange rates in effect at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, and the statements of operations were translated at the average exchange rates for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.  Gains and losses resulting from the translations were deferred and recorded as a separate component of consolidated stockholders' equity.  Cash at UBIUK was translated at exchange rates in effect at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, and its cash flows were translated at the average exchange rates for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.  Changes in cash resulting from the translations are presented as a separate item in the statements of cash flows.
 
 
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Use of Estimates
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America includes having the Company make estimates and assumptions affecting the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities.  The amounts estimated may differ from actual results.  Significant estimates include allowances for bad debts, depreciation and amortization periods, and future utilization of deferred tax assets.  The Company has determined that deferred tax assets associated with net operating loss carryforwards in the United States may expire prior to utilization.  The Company has placed a valuation allowance on these assets in the United States.
 
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
Comprehensive income (loss) is composed of the Company's net income (loss) and changes in equity from non-stockholder sources.  The accumulated balances of these non-stockholder sources are reflected as a separate item in the equity section of the balance sheet.
 
The components of other comprehensive income for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 are reflected as a separate item in the statement of operations.
 
Reportable Segments
 
The Company manages its operations through two business segments:  brewing operations, which includes tavern and tasting room operations, (domestic) and distributor operations (international).  The international business segment sells the Company's products outside the United States.
 
The Company evaluates performance based on net operating profit.  Where applicable, portions of administrative expenses are allocated between the operating segments.  The operating segments do not share manufacturing or distribution facilities.  In the event any materials and/or services are provided to one operating segment by the other, the transaction is valued according to the Company's transfer policy, which approximates market price.  The costs of operating the manufacturing plants are captured discretely within each operating segment.  The Company's property, plant and equipment, inventory, and accounts receivable are captured and reported discretely within each operating segment.
 
Reclassifications
 
Certain amounts in the prior periods presented have been reclassified to conform to the current period financial statement presentation.  These reclassifications have no effect on previously reported net losses or accumulated deficit.
 
 
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), "Business Combinations" (ASC Topic 805).  ASC Topic 805 Changes the accounting for business combinations in a number of areas including the treatment of contingent consideration, pre-acquisition contingencies, transaction costs, in-process research and development and restructuring costs.  In addition, under ASC Topic 805, changes in an acquired entity's deferred tax assets and uncertain tax positions after the measurement period will impact income tax expense.  ASC Topic 805 is effective for the Company beginning in fiscal year 2009.  This standard will principally affect the Company's accounting related to future acquisitions.  The Company's adoption of these statements in the first quarter of 2009 did not have any effect on its financial statements.
 
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133" (ASC Topic 815).  ASC Topic 815 requires enhanced disclosures about an entity's derivative and hedging activities.  Entities will be required to provide enhanced disclosures about:  (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments; (b) how derivative instruments and related hedge items are accounted for under SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity" (ASC Topic 815), and its related interpretations; and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedge items affect an entity's financial position, financial performance and cash flows.  The Company adopted ASC Topic 815 as of January 1, 2009.  The Company's adoption of these statements in the first quarter of 2009 did not have any effect on its financial statements.
 
In June 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) 03-6-1, "Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities" (ASC Topic 260-10-55).  ACS Topic 260 addresses whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting and, therefore, need to be included in the earnings allocation in computing earnings per share under the two-class method as described in SFAS No. 128, "Earnings Per Share" (ASC Topic 260).  Under the guidance of ASC Topic 260-10-55, unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and must be included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method.  All prior period earnings per share information must be adjusted retrospectively.  The Company adopted ASC Topic 260-10-55 as of January 1, 2009.  The Company's adoption of these statements in the first quarter of 2009 did not have any effect on its financial statements.
 
In April 2009, the FASB issued three FSPs intended to provide additional application guidance and enhance disclosures regarding fair value measurements and impairments of securities.
 
 
FSP No. FAS 157-4, "Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly" (ASC Topic 820-10-65-4);
 
 
FSP No. FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, "Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments" (ASC Topic 825-10-65-1); and
 
 
FSP No. FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, "Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments" (ASC Topic 320-10-65-1).
 
ASC Topic 820-10-65-4 provides additional guidance for estimating fair value in accordance with SFAS No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements" (ASC Topic 820), when the value and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased in relation to normal market activity.  ASC Topic 820-10-65-4 also includes guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly.  The Company adopted ASC Topic 820-10-65-4 as of March 30, 2009.  As the new standard only clarified existing guidance, there was no material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements and notes.
 
 
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ASC Topic 825-10-65-1 amends FASB Statement No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments" (ASC Topic 825), to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies as well as in annual financial statements.  This new standard also amends Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 28, "Interim Financial Reporting" (ASC Topic 270), to require those disclosures in summarized financial information at interim reporting periods.  The Company adopted ASC Topic 825-10-65-1 as of March 30, 2009.  This pronouncement has no impact on the Company's current financial statements.
 
ASC Topic 320-10-65-1 amends the other-than-temporary impairment guidance for debt securities to make the guidance more operational and to improve the presentation and disclosure of other-than-temporary impairments on debt and equity securities in the financial statements.  This new standard does not amend existing recognition and measurement guidance related to other-than-temporary impairments of equity securities.  The Company adopted ASC Topic 320-10-65-1 as of March 30, 2009.  This pronouncement has no impact on the Company's current financial statements.
 
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165, "Subsequent Events" (ASC Topic 855).  ASC Topic 855 establishes the criteria for subsequent events, including:  (a) the period after the balance sheet date during which management of a reporting entity shall evaluate events or transactions that may occur for potential recognition or disclosure in the financial statements; (b) the circumstances under which an entity shall recognize events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date in its financial statements; and (c) the disclosures that an entity shall make about events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date.  The Company adopted ASC Topic 855 as of June 30, 2009.  The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
 
In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued its Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC"), codifying all previous sources of accounting principles into a single source of authoritative, nongovernmental United States generally accepted accounting principles ("US GAAP").  Although the ASC supersedes all previous levels of authoritative accounting standards, it did not affect accounting principles under US GAAP.  The Company adopted the codification effective September 30, 2009.
 
In June 2009, the FASB amended its existing standards related to the consolidation of variable interest entities, which is effective for interim and annual fiscal periods beginning after November 15, 2009.  The new standard requires entities to analyze whether their variable interests give it a controlling financial interest of a variable interest entity (VIE) and outlines what defines a primary beneficiary.  The new standard amends GAAP by: (a) changing certain rules for determining whether an entity is a VIE; (b) replacing the quantitative approach previously required for determining the primary beneficiary with a more qualitative approach; and (c) requiring entities to continuously analyze whether they are the primary beneficiary of a VIE among other amendments.  The new standard also requires enhanced disclosures regarding an entity's involvement in a VIE.  It is possible that application of this new standard will change the Company's assessment of whether or not it is the primary beneficiary of any VIEs with which it is involved.  The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
 
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In September 2009, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) issued guidance related to Revenue Recognition that amends the previous guidance on arrangements with multiple deliverables.  This guidance provides principles and application guidance on whether multiple deliverables exist, how the arrangement should be separated, and how the consideration should be allocated.  It also clarifies the method to allocate revenue in an arrangement using the estimated selling price.  This guidance is effective for the Company as of January 1, 2011 and is not expected to be material to the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations.
 
2.           Liquidity and Management Plans
 
At September 30, 2009, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $164,100, a working capital deficit of $2,510,800 and an accumulated deficit of $12,375,900.  The Company has a history of past losses as infrastructure costs were incurred in advance of obtaining customers and generating revenue.  To date, revenue generation has not been sufficient to offset this deficit.
 
The Company's Management has taken several actions (including reductions in discretionary expenditures) to provide the Company with sufficient cash for its working capital needs through September 30, 2010.  In addition, the Company’s majority shareholder has issued a letter of support to provide financial assistance, if necessary.  The Company may also seek additional capital infusions to support operations. The Company's Management believes that these actions will enable the Company to meet its working capital needs through September 30, 2010. Furthermore, during the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the Company has generated cash flows from operating activities.
 
3.           Inventories
 
Inventories are stated at the lower of average cost or market and consist of the following:
 
   
30-Sep-09
   
31-Dec-08
 
Raw Materials
  $ 705,000     $ 667,700  
Beer-in-process
    327,700       324,000  
Finished Goods
    778,500       848,400  
Merchandise
    30,400       25,100  
TOTAL
  $ 1,841,600     $ 1,865,200  

4.           Line of Credit and Note Payable
 
In November 2006, Marquette Business Credit, Inc. ("Marquette") provided the Company with a line of credit drawable up to 85% of eligible receivables and 60% of eligible inventory until June 2011.  The Company's borrowings are collateralized, with recourse, by up to (i) 85% of the permitted accounts receivables of each of MBC and Releta and (ii) 60% of MBC's and Releta's eligible inventory located in the United States.  This facility has an interest rate of one-month LIBOR plus 4.25% and is secured by substantially all of the assets, excluding real property, of Releta and MBC. The amount outstanding on this line of credit as of September 30, 2009 was approximately $1,708,800.
 
On May 8, 2009, the Company received written notice (the "Notice") from Marquette that an event of default had occurred and was continuing under that certain Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of November 16, 2006 by and among the Company and its subsidiary Releta Brewing Company, LLC (as borrowers) and Marquette (as lender) (the "Loan Agreement") relating to a revolving loan, a term loan and a capex loan provided by Marquette to the Company.
 
 
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Specifically, the event of default was triggered by the failure of the Company to remain in compliance with a financial covenant in the Loan Agreement relating to the maintenance of a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.05 to 1.0 for the period of twelve consecutive calendar months ending on March 31, 2009.
 
Marquette currently is continuing to assess the default interest rates under the Loan Agreement; these rates are as follows: (i) for the revolving loan, LIBOR plus 7.125% per annum and (ii) for the capex loan, the term loan and any other obligations owed by the Company to Marquette, LIBOR plus 8.125% per annum.  The default interest rates have been retroactively applied to the outstanding balances under the respective loans from and after April 1, 2009.
 
Pursuant to the terms of the Loan Agreement, in case of an event of default, Marquette is also entitled in its sole and absolute discretion to (i) terminate its commitment to make loans to the Company under the Loan Agreement, (ii) to declare all outstanding amounts due under the Loan Agreement immediately due and payable and/or (iii) exercise any or all other rights and remedies available to it under the Loan Agreement or applicable law.  As of the date of this filing, Marquette has not yet exercised such additional rights, however, Marquette has not waived its right to pursue such remedies in the future.
 
Management is in discussions with Marquette to waive the financial covenant requirements which the Company is currently not in compliance with, however, an agreement has not to date been reached with Marquette.  Notwithstanding the failure to maintain the fixed charge coverage ratio, the Company has to date made every scheduled payment of principal and interest under the Loan Agreement.
 
The Company retains the right to recall any of the collateralized accounts receivable under the line of credit, and the accounts receivable are subject to recourse.  Therefore, the transaction does not qualify as a sale.  Included in the Company's Balance Sheet as Accounts receivable at September 30, 2009, are account balances totaling $2,090,300 of uncollected accounts receivables which are collateralized under the Marquette credit facility.
 
On April 26, 2005, Royal Bank of Scotland Commercial Services Limited ("RBS") provided an invoice discounting facility to UBSN Limited with a maximum amount of up to £1,750,000.  The RBS facility is based on 80% prepayment against qualified accounts receivable related to UBSN's customers in the United Kingdom.  The initial term of the RBS facility was for a one year period and currently may be terminated by either party by providing the non-terminating party with six months notice.  The RBS facility accrues interest at the RBS base rate plus 1.38%.  In addition, the RBS facility includes a service charge equal to 0.10% of each discounted invoice.  As of September 30, 2009, the outstanding amount of this facility was approximately $2,122,400.
 
5.           Long-Term Debt
 
Maturities of long-term debt for future years are as follows:
 
   
September 30,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
Notes to a financial institution, payable in monthly installments of $20,500, plus interest at one month LIBOR plus 5.25% with a balloon payment of $622,400 due in June 2011; secured by substantially all assets of Releta Brewing Company and Mendocino Brewing Company, excluding real property at Ukiah.
  $ 1,052,800     $ 1,237,300  
                 
Note to a financial institution, payable in monthly installments of $27,300 including interest at prime rate plus 1.75% with a balloon payment of approximately $2,732,900 due in June 2011.
    2,853,900       2,899,100  
      3,906,700       4,136,400  
                 
Less current maturities
    318,900       316,400  
    $ 3,587,800     $ 3,820,000  
 
 
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6.           Notes to Related Party
 
Subordinated Convertible Notes Payable
 
Notes payable to a related party consist of unsecured convertible notes to United Breweries of America ("UBA") in the total amount of $3,110,800, including interest at the prime rate plus 1.5%, but in any event not to exceed 10% per year.  The UBA notes are convertible into common stock at a conversion price of $1.50 per share.  The UBA notes have been extended until June 30, 2010.  UBA may demand payment within 60 days of the end of the extension period but is precluded from doing so because the notes are subordinated to long-term debt agreements with Grand Pacific Financing Corporation and Marquette, both maturing in June 2011. Therefore, the Company will not require the use of working capital to repay any of the UBA notes until the above-mentioned facilities are first repaid.  Accordingly, the Company has classified the entire amount due under the UBA notes as a long term liability.  The UBA notes include $1,195,400 and $1,127,400 of accrued interest at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.
 
5% Notes Payable
 
Notes payable also include an unsecured loan from Shepherd Neame Limited to UBSN  payable in annual installments of $85,800 with a 5% interest rate per year maturing in June 2013.  The amounts outstanding under this loan as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, were $288,000 (£180,000) and $350,900 (£240,000), respectively, including current maturities of $96,000 (£60,000) and $87,700 (£60,000) on those dates.
 
7.           Commitments and Contingencies
 
Legal
 
The Company is periodically involved in legal actions and claims that arise as a result of events that occur in the normal course of operations.  The Company is not currently aware of any legal proceedings or claims that the Company's Management believes will have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations.
 
Operating Leases
 
The Company leases many of its operating and office facilities for various terms under long-term, non-cancelable operating lease agreements.  The leases expire at various dates through 2013 and provide for renewal options ranging from month-to-month to five year terms.  In the normal course of business, the Company's Management expects to renew these leases or replace them with leases on other properties.  The leases provide for increases in future minimum annual rental payments based on defined increases which generally correlate with the Consumer Price Index, subject to certain minimum increases.  In addition, the agreements generally require the Company to pay executory costs (real estate taxes, insurance and repairs).
 
 
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The Company and its subsidiaries have lease agreements for the brewpub and gift store in Hopland, California; a sales office in Petaluma, California; the building at the Saratoga Springs, New York, facility; a building in the United Kingdom; and certain personal property.  The Hopland lease includes a renewal option for two additional five-year periods, which the Company intends to exercise, and some leases are adjusted annually for changes in the consumer price index.  The leases begin expiring in 2010.
 
   
Operating Lease
Commitment
 
Three months ending December 31, 2009
  $ 71,600  
Years ending December 31:
       
2010
    246,100  
2011
    222,800  
2012
    181,300  
2013
    15,400  
Due after 5 years
    23,100  
         
Total lease commitments
  $ 760,300  

Keg Management Agreement
 
Effective September 1, 2009, the Company renewed its keg management agreement with MicroStar Keg Management, LLC (the "MicroStar Agreement").  Under the MicroStar Agreement, MicroStar acts as the Company's exclusive keg supplier in exchange for a filling and usage fee.  The MicroStar Agreement has a five (5) year term (ending in September 2014).  If the agreement is terminated, the Company is required to purchase from MicroStar four times the average monthly keg usage for the preceding six-month period.
 
8.           Related-Party Transactions
 
MBC and its subsidiaries have entered into and/or amended several agreements with affiliated and related entities.  Among these related-party agreements are (A)(i) Market Development Agreement, (ii) Distribution Agreement, and (iii) Brewing License Agreement between MBC and UBSN; (B) Distribution Agreement between UBI and UBSN; (C) Trademark Licensing Agreement between MBC and Kingfisher of America, Inc.; and (D) a License Agreement between UBIUK and UB Limited.  In addition, UBSN is a party to a brewing agreement and a loan agreement with Shepherd Neame Limited ("Shepherd Neame") which was entered into at a time when Shepherd Neame may have been deemed a related party.  Additional information about these transactions may be found in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
 
The following table reflects the value of the transactions for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 and the balances outstanding as of September 30, 2009 and 2008.
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Sales to Shepherd Neame
  $ 4,459,700     $ 2,788,400  
Purchases from Shepherd Neame
  $ 11,039,000     $ 11,884,700  
Expense reimbursement to Shepherd Neame
  $ 872,800     $ 797,500  
Interest expense associated with UBA convertible notes payable
  $ 68,000     $ 99,600  
Accounts payable to Shepherd Neame
  $ 6,571,400     $ 4,418,100  
Accounts receivable from Shepherd Neame
  $ 3,682,100     $ 1,132,100  
 
 
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9.           Stockholders' Equity
 
The following table summarizes equity transactions during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.
 
   
Series A Preferred
Stock
   
Common Stock
   
Other Comprehensive
   
Accumulated
   
Total
 
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Income / (Loss)
   
Deficit
   
Equity
 
                                           
Balance, December 31, 2008
    227,600     $ 227,600       11,991,686     $ 14,902,300     $ 567,900     $ (12,340,300 )   $ 3,357,500  
                                                         
Stock issued for services
                    283,076       80,000                       80,000  
                                                         
Net loss
    -       -       -       -       -       (35,600 )     (35,600 )
                                                         
Currency Translation Adjustment
    -       -       -       -       (101,500 )     -       (95,700 )
                                                         
Balance, September 30, 2009
    227,600     $ 227,600       12,274,762     $ 14,982,300     $ 466,400     $ (12,375,900 )   $ 3,300,400  

The following table summarizes equity transactions during the nine months ended September 30, 2008.
 
   
Series A Preferred
Stock
   
Common Stock
   
Other Comprehensive
   
Accumulated
       
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Income / (Loss)
   
Deficit
   
Total Equity
 
                                           
Balance, December 31, 2007
    227,600     $ 227,600       11,991,686     $ 14,902,300     $ 157,300     $ (12,045,800 )   $ 3,241,400  
                                                         
Net Income
    -       -       -       -       -       410,900       410,900  
                                                         
Currency Translation Adjustment
    -       -       -       -       154,600       -       154,600  
                                                         
Balance, September 30, 2008
    227,600     $ 227,600       11,991,686     $ 14,902,300     $ 311,900     $ (11,634,900 )   $ 3,806,900  

Preferred Stock
 
Ten million shares of preferred stock have been authorized, of which 227,600 are designated as Series A. Series A shareholders are entitled to receive cash dividends and/or liquidation proceeds equal, in the aggregate, to $1.00 per share before any cash dividends are paid to the common stock or any other series of preferred stock.  When the entire Series A dividend/liquidation proceeds have been paid, the Series A shares are automatically canceled and will cease to be outstanding.  Only a complete corporate dissolution will cause a liquidation preference to be paid.
 
10.         Equity Issuances
 
No stock options were outstanding either as of September 30, 2009 or September 30, 2008.
 
 
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Valuation and Expense Information
 
There was no stock based compensation related to employee stock options for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company did not issue any stock options.
 
Issuance of Common Stock to Directors
 
On January 26, 2009, the Company issued an aggregate of 283,076 shares of common stock (with an estimated fair market value of $80,000) to the outside members of the Board of Directors as previously accrued compensation for (i) attendance at Board and Committee meetings during 2007 and (ii) service to a special committee of the Board of Directors during 2008.
 
11.         Segment Information
 
The Company's business presently consists of two segments, domestic and international.  The domestic segment includes the beer brewing operations from which the Company's products are sold wholesale to distributors and other retailers (including beer and merchandise sold at the Company's brewpub and retail merchandise stores at the Hopland and Saratoga Springs' breweries).  The international segment consists of the distribution of alcoholic beverages to retail establishments and restaurants in the United Kingdom and Europe.  A summary of the financial information of each segment is as follows:
 
Nine months ended September 30, 2009
 
   
Domestic
Operations
   
European
Territory
   
Corporate &
Others
   
Total
 
                         
Net Sales
  $ 11,184,900     $ 14,911,500     $ -     $ 26,096,400  
Operating Income
  $ 335,800     $ 35,100     $ -     $ 370,900  
Identifiable Assets
  $ 12,846,200     $ 9,407,600     $ 2,607,500     $ 24,861,300  
Depreciation &  Amortization
  $ 448,800     $ 354,700     $ -     $ 803,500  
Capital Expenditures
  $ 126,700     $ 303,400     $ -     $ 430,100  

Nine months ended September 30, 2008
 
   
Domestic
Operations
   
European
Territory
   
Corporate &
Others
   
Total
 
                         
Net Sales
  $ 11,590,000     $ 16,564,500     $ -     $ 28,154,500  
Operating Income
  $ 685,200     $ 309,300     $ -     $ 994,500  
Identifiable Assets
  $ 12,802,500     $ 7,498,400     $ 2,951,500     $ 23,252,400  
Depreciation &  Amortization
  $ 400,100     $ 425,900     $ -     $ 826,000  
Capital Expenditures
  $ 281,000     $ 541,600     $ -     $ 822,600  
 
 
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12.        Unrestricted Net Assets
 
The Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, UBIUK has undistributed losses of approximately $684,300 (£428,800) as of September 30, 2009.  Under UBSN's line of credit agreement with RBS, distributions and other payments to the Company from its subsidiary are not permitted if retained earnings drop below £1,000,000.  Condensed financial information of the parent company, Mendocino Brewing Company, Inc. together with its other subsidiary, Releta Brewing Company is as follows:
 
   
September 30, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(audited)
 
Assets
           
Cash
  $ 54,600     $ 105,400  
Accounts receivable
    2,062,800       1,797,100  
Inventories
    1,841,600       1,865,200  
Other current assets
    233,100       167,600  
Total current assets
    4,192,100       3,935,300  
                 
Investment in UBIUK
    1,225,000       1,225,000  
Property and equipment
    11,004,600       11,279,500  
Other assets
    257,000       373,700  
Total assets
  $ 16,678,700     $ 16,813,500  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
               
Line of credit
  $ 1,708,800     $ 1,762,000  
Accounts payable
    1,216,200       1,324,100  
Accrued liabilities
    1,134,400       802,100  
Current maturities of debt and leases
    380,800       374,500  
Total current liabilities
    4,440,200       4,262,700  
                 
Intercompany payable to UBIUK
    340,400       533,900  
Long-term debt and capital leases
    3,688,200       3,970,700  
Notes payable to related party
    3,110,800       3,042,800  
Total long-term liabilities
    7,139,400       7,547,400  
Total liabilities
  $ 11,579,600     $ 11,810,100  
                 
Stockholders' equity
               
Preferred stock
    227,600       227,600  
Common stock
    14,982,300       14,902,300  
Accumulated deficit
    (10,110,800 )     (10,126,500 )
Total stockholders' equity
    5,099,100       5,003,400  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 16,678,700     $ 16,813,500  
 
 
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12.        Unrestricted Net Assets (continued)
 
Statements of Operations
 
Three months ended
September 30
   
Nine months ended
September 30
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
 
Net sales
  $ 3,758,700     $ 3,763,100     $ 11,184,900     $ 11,590,000  
Cost of goods sold
    2,912,500       2,928,600       8,524,300       8,683,200  
Selling, marketing, and retail expenses
    344,300       374,900       964,100       968,800  
General and administrative expenses
    448,500       445,400       1,447,700       1,337,500  
Income from operations
    53,400       14,200       248,800       600,500  
                                 
Other (income)
    (39,700 )     (43,500 )     (122,000 )     (121,800 )
Interest expense
    122,700       131,300       349,400       427,900  
Provision for taxes
    4,900       -       5,700       3,800  
Net income (loss)
  $ (34,500 )   $ (73,600 )   $ 15,700     $ 290,600  
 
Statements of Cash Flows 
 
Nine months ended
September 30
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
  $ 589,500     $ 691,100  
Purchase of property and equipment
    (126,700 )     (230,900 )
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
    9,300       -  
Net repayment of line of credit
    (53,200 )     (225,300 )
Borrowing on long term debt
    -       168,500  
Repayment on long term debt
    (229,700 )     (190,300 )
Payment on obligation under capital lease
    (46,500 )     (19,500 )
Net change in payables to UBIUK
    (193,500 )     (144,900 )
Increase (decrease) in cash
    (50,800 )     48,700  
Cash, beginning of period
    105,400       32,000  
Cash, end of period
  $ 54,600     $ 80,700  

13.        Income Taxes
 
In the three and nine months ending September 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company only recorded tax expense related to state franchise taxes.  The Company did not report any income tax expense due to the availability of deferred tax assets available to offset any taxable income in the United States and the United Kingdom.  The Company has established a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets based on its assessment that it does not yet meet the criteria that deferred tax assets will more likely than not be realized.  During the three and nine months ending September 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company's effective tax rates were de minimus.  The difference between the Company's effective tax rates and the 35% United States federal statutory tax rate and the United Kingdom's statutory tax rate resulted primarily from a tax benefit related to a reduction in the federal and state deferred tax asset valuation allowance.
 
The Company's major tax jurisdictions are (i) United States (federal), (ii) California (state), (iii) New York (state) and (iv) United Kingdom.  Tax returns remain open to examination by the applicable governmental authorities for tax years 2004 through 2008.  The federal and state taxing authorities may choose to audit tax returns for prior years due to significant tax attribute carryforwards for those prior years.  However, such audits will be limited to adjustments to such carryforward tax attributes.  The Company is not currently being audited in any major tax jurisdiction.
 
 
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14.        Subsequent Events
 
The Company has evaluated and disclosed subsequent events through November 14, 2009 and is not aware of any other subsequent event that would have a material impact on the accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
 
The following discussion summarizes the significant factors affecting the consolidated operating results for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2008, financial condition and liquidity/cash flows of the Company for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008.  This discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
 
In this Report, the term "the Company" and its variants is generally used to refer to Mendocino Brewing Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries, while the term "MBC" is used to refer to Mendocino Brewing Company, Inc. as an individual stand alone entity.
 
Forward Looking Statements
 
Various portions of this Quarterly Report, including but not limited to the section captioned "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," contain forward-looking information.  Such information involves risks and uncertainties that are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company's business, Management's beliefs, and assumptions made by Management.  Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," and variations of those and similar words are intended to identify such forward-looking information.  Any forward-looking  statements made by the Company are intended to provide shareholders with additional information with which they may assess the Company's future potential.  All forward-looking statements are based on assumptions about an uncertain future and are based on information available at the date such statements are issued.  Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking information due to numerous factors, including but not limited to: changes in the pricing environment for the Company's products; changes in demand for malt beverage products in different markets; changes in distributor relationships or performance; changes in customer preference for the Company's malt beverage products; regulatory or legislative changes; the impact of competition; changes in raw materials prices; availability of financing for operations; changes in interest rates; changes in the company's European beer and/or restaurant business, and other risks discussed elsewhere in this Quarterly Report and from time to time in the Company's other filings and reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  In addition, such statements may be affected by general industry and market conditions and growth rates, and in general domestic and European economic and political conditions.  The Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect facts, circumstances, assumptions or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made or to publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
 
 
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Critical Accounting Policies
 
There have been no significant changes in our accounting policies during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to what was previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
 
The process of preparing financial statements, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires our management to make estimates and judgments regarding certain items and transactions.  These judgments are based on historical experience, current economic and industry trends, information provided by outside sources, and management estimates.  It is possible that materially different amounts could be recorded if these estimates and judgments change or if our actual results differ from these estimates and judgments.  We consider the following to be our most significant critical accounting policies which involve the judgment of our management.
 
Revenue Recognition
 
We recognize revenue from sales upon the transfer of title for the goods.  We classify amounts billed to customers for shipping and handling as revenues, with the related shipping and handling costs included in cost of goods sold.
 
We account for cash consideration paid to customers for services or product placement fees as a reduction in revenue rather than as an expense.
 
Inventories
 
Consolidated inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market.  On a quarterly basis, we evaluate the carrying costs of our inventory to ensure that it is stated at the lower of cost or market.  Our products are typically not subject to obsolescence and consequently our reserves for slow moving and obsolete inventory have historically been zero.  Cash flows from the sale of inventory are reported in cash flows from operations in our consolidated statement of cash flows.
 
Income Taxes
 
We conduct operations in separate legal entities which are located in different tax jurisdictions; as a result, income tax amounts are reflected in our consolidated financial statements for each of such tax jurisdictions.
 
We record net operating losses and credit carryforwards in the event we expect such benefits to be realized.  Deferred taxes result from differences between the financial and tax bases of our assets and liabilities and are adjusted for changes in tax rates and tax laws when changes are enacted.  We record valuation allowances to reduce our deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized.
 
In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, we consider whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.  The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible.  We consider the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making our assessment.  Based upon the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods in which the deferred tax assets are deductible, we believe it is more likely than not that we will realize the benefits of these deductible differences, net of our existing valuation allowances.
 
 
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Segment Information
 
Prior to 2001, our business operations were exclusively located in the United States, and were divided into two segments, (i) manufacturing and distribution of beer, which accounted for the majority of our gross sales, and (ii) retail sales (primarily at our Hopland, California, tavern and merchandise store) which generally accounted for less than 5% of our gross sales (by revenue).  With our acquisition of United Breweries International (UK), Ltd. ("UBIUK") in August 2001, however, we created a new business segment, distribution of beer outside the United States, primarily in the United Kingdom, Ireland, continental Europe, and Canada (the "European Territory").  This segment accounted for 56% and 57% of our gross sales during the first nine months of fiscal years 2009 and 2008, respectively, with our United States operations, which includes manufacturing and distribution of beer as well as retail sales (the "Domestic Territory") accounting for the remaining 44% and 43% during the first nine months of fiscal years 2009 and 2008, respectively.  With the expansion of wholesale distribution of beer and the closure of the restaurant at our Hopland, California facility, our Management expects that retail sales, as a percentage of total sales, will decrease proportionally to the expected increase in our wholesale sales.
 
Seasonality
 
Sales of our products are somewhat seasonal.  Historically, sales volumes in all geographic areas have been comparatively low during the first quarter of the calendar year in both the Domestic Territory and the European Territory.  In the Domestic Territory, sales volumes have been stronger during the second and third quarters and slower again during the fourth quarter, while in the European Territory the fourth quarter has generated the highest sales volumes.  The volume of sales in any given area may also be affected by several factors including local weather conditions.  Because of the seasonality of the our business, results for any one quarter are not necessarily indicative of our results for the full fiscal year.
 
Summary of Financial Results
 
We ended the first nine months of fiscal year 2009 with net loss of $35,600, compared to net income of $410,900 for the corresponding period of 2008.  During the first nine months of fiscal year 2009, our net sales decreased by $2,058,100 as compared to the corresponding period in 2008.  Our costs of goods sold decreased by $1,006,900, sales and marketing costs decreased by $419,400, general and administrative costs decreased by $8,200, and interest expenses decreased by $193,200, all of which contributed to our results for the period.
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2009 Compared To
Three Months Ended September 30, 2008
 
Net Sales
 
Overall net sales for the third quarter of 2009 were $9,448,700, an increase of $69,800, or 0.7%, compared to $9,378,900 for the third quarter of 2008.  The increase was mainly due to higher sales volumes in the European Territory and in contract brewing for third parties in the United States.
 
Domestic Operations:  Our net sales for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009 were $3,758,700 compared to $3,763,100 for the corresponding period in 2008, a decrease of $4,400, or 0.1%.  Our total sales volume marginally increased to 18,500 barrels in the third quarter of 2009 from 18,400 barrels in the third quarter of 2008 for a net increase of 100 barrels, or 0.5%.  Sales of contract brands brewed by us for third parties increased by 600 barrels or 21% and sales volume of the Kingfisher brand increased by 100 barrels or 3.7%.  The increases in contract brewing and the Kingfisher brand were offset by decreases in sales of our own brands by 600 barrels or 4.5%
 
 
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European Territory:  Our net sales for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009 were $5,690,000 (£3,491,400) compared to $5,615,800 (£ 2,964,200) during the corresponding period of 2008, an increase of $74,200, or 1.3% mainly due to increased sales volume.  During the third quarter of 2009, UBSN sold 18,100 barrels, compared to 16,500 barrels during the third quarter of 2008, representing an increase of 1,600 barrels, or 9.7%.  When measured from period to period in Pounds Sterling (which is the basic currency of account for the European Territory), our net sales in the European Territory increased by 17.8%.
 
Cost of Goods Sold
 
Cost of goods sold as a percentage of our net sales during the third quarter of fiscal year 2009 equaled 75.7%, as compared to 73.9% during the corresponding period of 2008, mainly due to increased costs of materials.
 
Domestic Operations:  Cost of goods sold as a percentage of net sales in the United States during the third quarter of 2009 remained static at 77.5%, as compared to 77.8% during the corresponding period of 2008.
 
European Territory: Cost of goods sold as a percentage of net sales in the United Kingdom during the third quarter of 2009 increased to 75.1%, as compared to 71.8% during the corresponding period of 2008 (in each case as calculated in U.S. dollars, after taking into account the effects of exchange rate fluctuations) mainly due to changes in product mix relating to an increase in the percentage of sales of bottled beer (compared to kegs) since bottled beer has higher costs of packaging materials than keg beer and exchange rate fluctuations.
 
Gross Profit
 
Gross profit for the third quarter of 2009 decreased to $2,292,100, from $2,449,900 during the corresponding period of 2008, representing a decrease of $157,800 or 6.4% mainly due to increased cost of goods sold in the European Territory and exchange rate fluctuations.  As a percentage of our net sales, gross profit during the third quarter of 2009 decreased to 24.3% from 26.1% for the third quarter of 2008.
 
Operating Expenses
 
Operating expenses for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009 were $2,389,200, an increase of $164,600, or 7.4%, as compared to $2,224,600 for the corresponding period of 2008.  Our operating expenses consist of marketing, distribution and general and administrative expenses.
 
Marketing and Distribution Expenses:  Marketing and distribution expenses for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009 equaled $1,273,600, as compared to $1,235,300 for the third quarter of fiscal year 2008, representing an increase of $38,300 or 3.1%.  These expenses increased to 13.5% of our net sales for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009, as compared to 13.2% for the corresponding period in 2008.
 
Domestic Operations:  Expenses for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009 equaled $344,300 compared to $374,900 during the corresponding period of 2008, representing a decrease of $30,600 or 8.1%.  As a percentage of net sales in the Domestic Territory, expenses decreased to 9.2% during the third quarter of fiscal year 2009, compared to 10% during the corresponding period of 2008.  The decrease in our expenses resulted mainly from lower product placement incentives and travel costs due to decreased sales volumes of our own brands.
 
 
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European Territory:  Expenses for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009 were $929,300 compared to $860,400 during the corresponding period of 2008, representing an increase of $68,900 or 8% (in each case as calculated in U.S. dollars, after taking into account the effects of exchange rate fluctuations) mainly due to increases in distribution incentives  and sales commissions related to increased sales in the European Territory.  As a percentage of net sales in the United Kingdom, our expenses increased to 16.3% during the third quarter of fiscal year 2009 compared to 15.3% during the corresponding period of 2008 (in each case as calculated in U.S. dollars, after taking into account the effects of exchange rate fluctuations).
 
General And Administrative Expenses:  Our general and administrative expenses equaled $1,115,600 for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009, representing an increase of $126,300 or 12.8%, as compared to $989,300 for the corresponding period in 2008.  General and administrative expenses increased to 11.8% of net sales for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009, as compared to 10.5% for the corresponding period in 2008.
 
Domestic Operations.  Domestic general and administrative expenses were $448,500 for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009, representing an increase of $3,100, or 0.7%, from $445,400 for the third quarter of fiscal year 2008.
 
European Territory.  General and administrative expenses related to our European Territory equaled $667,100 for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009, representing an increase of $123,200, or 22.7%, compared to $543,900 for the third quarter of fiscal year 2008 (in each case as calculated in U.S. dollars, after taking into account the effects of the exchange rate fluctuation) mainly due to an increase in the provision for doubtful accounts.
 
Other Expenses
 
Other expenses for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009 totaled $149,700, representing a decrease of $16,700, or 10%, when compared to the third quarter of fiscal year 2008 due to decreased interest expenses.
 
Income Taxes
 
We have a provision for income taxes of $4,900 for the third quarter of 2009 compared to zero for the third quarter of fiscal year 2008.  The provision for taxes relates to the estimated amount of taxes that will be imposed by tax authorities in the United States.
 
Net Loss
 
Our net loss for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009 was $251,700, as compared to net income of $58,900 for the third quarter of fiscal year 2008.  After providing for a positive foreign currency translation adjustment of $13,300 during the third quarter of fiscal year 2009 (as compared to a $118,300 for the corresponding period in 2008), comprehensive loss for the third quarter of 2009 was $238,400, compared to comprehensive income of $177,200 for the corresponding period in 2008.
 
 
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 Compared To
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008
 
Net Sales
 
Our overall net sales for the first nine months of fiscal year 2009 equaled $26,096,400, a decrease of $2,058,100, or 7.3%, compared to $28,154,500 for the corresponding period in 2008.  The decrease was mainly due to exchange rate fluctuations relating to a relative decline in the value of the pounds sterling vis-à-vis the dollar compared to 2008.
 
Domestic Operations:  Our domestic net sales for the first nine months of fiscal year 2009 were $11,184,900 compared to $11,590,000 for the corresponding period in 2008, a decrease of $405,100 or 3.5%.  The decrease was mainly due to lower sales volume of our own brands.  Domestic sales volume decreased to 55,900 barrels during the first nine months of the year 2009 representing a decrease of 1,800 barrels or 3.1% compared to domestic sales of 57,700 barrels in the first nine months of 2008.  Sales of our brands decreased by 3,500 barrels or 9.2%, sales of the Kingfisher brand increased by 200 barrels or 2.6% and sales of contract brands which we brew for third parties increased by 1,500 barrels or 13.1% during the first nine months of fiscal year 2009 compared to the corresponding period in 2008.
 
European Territory:  Our net sales for the first nine months of fiscal year 2009 equaled $14,911,500 (£9,669,600) compared to $16,564,500 (£8,508,100) during the corresponding period of 2008, a decrease of $1,653,000 or 10% due to exchange rate fluctuations.  However, when compared in Pounds Sterling, our net sales in the European Territory increased by 13.6%.  During the first nine months of 2009, UBSN sold 50,400 barrels compared to 48,800 barrels during the first nine months of 2008, an increase of 1,600 barrels, or 3.3%.
 
Cost of Goods Sold
 
Cost of goods sold as a percentage of net sales during the first nine months of fiscal year 2009 was 74.6%, as compared to 72.8% during the corresponding period of 2008.
 
Domestic Operations:  Cost of goods sold as a percentage of net sales in the Domestic Territory during the first nine months of fiscal year 2009 was 76.2%, as compared to 74.9%, during the corresponding period of 2008.  This increase is mainly due to significant increases in our costs of raw materials.
 
European Territory:  Cost of goods sold as a percentage of net sales in the United Kingdom during the first nine months of 2009 increased to 74%, as compared to 71.8% during the corresponding period in 2008 (in each case as calculated in U.S. dollars, after taking into account the effects of the exchange rate calculation) mainly due to an increase in the relative volume of sales of bottled beer (which have higher costs of packaging material) compared to keg beer.
 
Gross Profit
 
As a result of the decreased sales volume of our own brands in the Domestic Territory and higher costs of raw materials described above, our gross profit for the first nine months of fiscal year 2009 decreased to $6,620,100, from $7,671,300 during the corresponding period of 2008, representing a decrease of $1,051,200 or 13.7%.  As a percentage of net sales, gross profit during the first nine months of fiscal year 2009 decreased to 25.4% from 27.2% during the corresponding period in 2008.
 
 
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Operating Expenses
 
Operating expenses for the first nine months of fiscal year 2009 were $6,249,200, a decrease of $427,600, or 6.4%, as compared to $6,676,800 for the corresponding period of 2008.  Our operating expenses consist of marketing and distribution expenses and general and administrative expenses.
 
Marketing and Distribution Expenses:  Our marketing and distribution expenses for the first nine months of fiscal year 2009 were $3,330,800, compared to $3,750,200 for the corresponding period in 2008, representing a decrease of $419,400 or 11.2%.  Our marketing and distributions equaled 12.8% of our net sales for the first nine months of 2009, as compared to 13.3% for the corresponding period in 2008.
 
Domestic Operations:  Expenses for the first nine months of fiscal year 2009 were $964,100 compared to $968,800 during the corresponding period of 2008, representing a decrease of $4,700 or 0.5%.  Expenses, as a percentage of net sales in the United States, increased to 8.6% during the first nine months of fiscal year 2009, compared to 8.4% during the corresponding period of 2008.
 
European Territory:  Expenses for the first nine months of fiscal year 2009 were $2,366,700 compared to $2,781,400 during the corresponding period of 2008, representing a decrease of $414,700 or 14.9% mainly due to exchange rate fluctuations.  Expenses, as a percentage of net sales in the United Kingdom, decreased to 15.9% during the first nine months of fiscal year 2009 compared to 16.8% during the corresponding period of 2008 (in each case as calculated in U.S. dollars, after taking into account the effects of the exchange rate calculation).
 
General And Administrative Expenses:  Our general and administrative expenses were $2,918,400 for the first nine months of fiscal year 2009, representing a decrease of $8,200 or 0.3%, compared to $2,926,600 for the corresponding period in 2008.  These expenses were equal to 11.2% of our net sales for the first nine months of fiscal year 2009, as compared to 10.4% for the corresponding period in 2008.
 
Domestic Operations.  Domestic general and administrative expenses equaled $1,447,700 for the first nine months of fiscal year 2009, representing an increase of $110,200, or 8.2%, from $1,337,500 for the corresponding period in 2008.  The increases were mainly due to increased professional expenses associated with our internal control review and testing and the depreciation of certain of our accounting hardware.
 
European Territory.  General and administrative expenses related to the European Territory were $1,470,700 for the first nine months of fiscal year 2009, representing a decrease of $118,400 or 7.5%, as compared to $1,589,100 for the corresponding period in 2008 (in each case as calculated in U.S. dollars, after taking into account the effects of the exchange rate calculation).  These decreases were mainly due to exchange rate fluctuations.
 
Other Expenses
 
Other expenses for the first nine months of fiscal year 2009 totaled $400,800 representing a decrease of $179,000 or 30.9% when compared to the same period in 2008 mainly due to decreased interest expenses.
 
 
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Income Taxes
 
We have a provision for income taxes of $5,700 for the first nine months of fiscal year 2009, compared to $3,800 for the same period in 2008.  The provision for taxes relates to the estimated amount of taxes that will be imposed by tax authorities in the United States.
 
Net Income (loss)
 
Our net loss for the first nine months of fiscal year 2009 was $35,600, as compared to net income of $410,900 for the corresponding period of 2008.  After providing for a negative foreign currency translation adjustment of $101,500 during the first nine months of fiscal year 2009 (as compared to a positive adjustment of $154,600 for the corresponding period in 2008), we had comprehensive loss for the first nine months of fiscal year 2009 of $137,100, compared to income of $565,500 for the corresponding period of 2008.
 
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
 
Unused capacity at our Ukiah and Saratoga Springs facilities has continued to place demands on our working capital.  Beginning approximately in the second quarter of 1997, the time at which the Ukiah brewery commenced operations, proceeds from operations have not been able to provide us with sufficient working capital.
 
We are a party to several loans, lines of credit, other credit facilities and lease agreements (collectively, "Indebtedness").  Certain of the agreements governing our Indebtedness contain cross-default provisions which may cause an event of default under one agreement to result in an event of default under a separate agreement.  In addition, certain of the agreements governing our Indebtedness contain provisions pursuant to which a material adverse change in our financial condition may result in an event of default under such agreements.  In case of an event of default, the agreements provide the lenders with several rights and remedies, including, but not limited to, acceleration and termination of the facility, implementation of default interest rates, and secured party rights with respect to the collateral (including the power to sell such collateral).  Substantially all of our assets, including the real property in Ukiah, are pledged as collateral pursuant to the terms of the agreements governing our Indebtedness.  (The agreements relating to our Indebtedness are described in more detail below under "Description of Our Indebtedness", "Long-Term Debt" and "Other Loans and Credit Facilities".)
 
On May 8, 2009, we received written notice (the "Notice") from Marquette Business Credit, Inc. ("Marquette") that as of March 31, 2009 an event of default had occurred and was continuing under the loan and security agreement by and among Marquette (as lender) and MBC and Releta (as borrowers) dated November 16, 2006 (the "Loan Agreement") which covers our revolving line of credit, term loan and capex loan with Marquette.  As of the date of this filing, Marquette has elected to implement the default interest rates provided for under the Loan Agreement which impacts the applicable interest rates on the revolving line of credit, term loan and capex loan with retroactive effect from and after April 1, 2009.  Although Marquette indicated in the Notice that it would not be asserting its additional rights and remedies as of the date of the Notice, it reserved the right to exercise its additional rights and remedies at any time in the future.  (For additional information relating to the event of default under the Marquette Loan Agreement see "Description of Our Indebtedness Marquette Business Credit, Inc. Facility" below.)
 
 
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As of the date of this filing, we have not received notice from any of our other lenders of the occurrence of an event of default under the agreements governing our remaining Indebtedness, and to the knowledge of our Management no additional events of default currently exist under any other agreements relating to our Indebtedness.  Our Management is currently in discussions with Marquette relating to a possible waiver of the fixed charge coverage ratio which we are currently not in compliance with under the credit facility.  However, at this time no assurance may be given that we will receive a waiver for non compliance with this financial covenant or that Marquette will waive its ability to assert its additional rights and remedies (including, but not limited to, the acceleration and termination of the loans and credit facilities under the Loan Agreement and actions against the pledged collateral).
 
We are currently making timely payments of principal and interest relating to our Indebtedness as such Indebtedness becomes due and anticipate that we will continue to make such timely payments in the immediate future.  However, if we fail to maintain any of the financial covenants under the various agreements governing our Indebtedness, fail to make timely payments of amounts due under our Indebtedness, or commit any other breach resulting in an event of default under the agreements governing our Indebtedness, such events of default (including cross-defaults) could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.  In case of the acceleration and termination of our existing Indebtedness, we may need to obtain replacement financing.  If we are unable to obtain such replacement financing, it may result in a material adverse effect on our financial condition and our ability to continue operations.  In addition, actions available to secured parties relating to our assets that have been pledged as collateral could have a material adverse effect on our financial conditions and operations.
 
Our Management has taken several actions to provide sufficient cash for our working capital needs through September 30, 2010, including reductions in discretionary expenditures.  In addition, our majority shareholder has issued a letter of support to provide financial assistance when required.  We may also seek capital infusions to support our operations.  Our Management believes that these actions will enable us to meet our working capital needs through September 30, 2010.
 
We had $164,100 and $273,700 in cash and cash equivalents and $9,695,400 and $6,966,900 in accounts receivable at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively. We had a working capital deficit of approximately $2.51 million at September 30, 2009 and $2.48 million at December 31, 2008.
 
Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $610,900, compared to $662,200 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. We generally do not require significant cash on hand to meet our operating needs.
 
Net cash used in investing activities totaled approximately $345,400 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to net cash used of $659,900 for the corresponding period of 2008.  Net cash used for investing activities consists of funds used for the purchase of capital assets.
 
Net cash used in financing activities totaled approximately $372,200 during the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $167,700 for the corresponding period of 2008.  Net cash used in financing activities  principally consists of installment payments under our debt and lease obligations.
 
 
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DESCRIPTION OF OUR INDEBTEDNESS
 
Marquette Business Credit Line Of Credit
 
In November 2006, Marquette provided us with an available credit line of up to 85% of our eligible receivables and 60% of our eligible inventory which is available until June 2011.  The borrowings under the credit line are collateralized, with recourse, by up to (i) 85% of permitted accounts receivable of MBC and Releta and (ii) 60% of MBC's and Releta's eligible inventory located in the United States.  This facility has an interest rate of one-month LIBOR plus 4.25% and is secured by substantially all of the assets, excluding the real property in Ukiah, of Releta and MBC.  On May 8, 2009, we received notification from Marquette of the occurrence of an event of default under the Loan Agreement.  As a result of this default, Marquette has increased the interest rate under the facility to the default rate with retroactive effect from and after April 1, 2009.  (For additional information see "Marquette Business Credit Inc. Facility" below.)
 
Master Line Of Credit. On August 31, 1999, MBC and United Breweries of America, Inc. ("UBA"), one of our major shareholders, entered into a Master Line of Credit Agreement, which was subsequently amended in April 2000 and February 2001 (the "Credit Agreement"). The terms of the Credit Agreement provide us with a line of credit with a principal amount of up to $1,600,000.  We have executed an Extension of Term of Notes under Master Line of Credit Agreement (the "Extension Agreement") with UBA.  The Extension Agreement confirms the agreement of the parties to extend the terms of the UBA Notes until June 30, 2010.
 
As of the date of this filing, UBA has made thirteen (13) separate advances to us under the Credit Agreement and one additional advance on terms substantially the same as the Credit Agreement, pursuant to a series of individual eighteen-month promissory notes that we issued to UBA (the "UBA Notes").  The aggregate outstanding principal amount of the UBA Notes as of September 30, 2009 was $1,915,400, and the accrued but unpaid interest thereon was equal to approximately $1,195,400, for a total outstanding amount of $3,110,800.
 
The outstanding principal amount of the notes and the unpaid interest thereon may be converted, at UBA's discretion, into shares of our unregistered common stock at a conversion rate of $1.50 per share. As of September 30, 2009, the outstanding principal and interest on the UBA Notes would be convertible into approximately 2,073,900 shares of our Common Stock. On December 28, 2001, we entered into a Confirmation of Waiver with UBA which confirms that effective August 13, 2001, UBA waived its rights with regard to all conversion rate protection set forth in the UBA Notes.
 
The UBA Notes require us to make quarterly interest payments to UBA on the first day of April, July, October, and January. To date, UBA has permitted us to capitalize all accrued interest; therefore, we have borrowed the maximum amount available under the facility. Upon maturity of any of the UBA Notes, unless UBA has given us prior instructions to commence repayment of the outstanding principal balance, the outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest on the UBA Notes may be converted, at the option of UBA, into shares of our common stock.  If UBA does not elect to convert the UBA Notes upon maturity, it has the option to extend the term of any of the UBA Notes for any period of time mutually agreed upon by UBA and us.  During the extended term of any UBA Note, UBA has the right to require us to repay the outstanding principal balance, along with the accrued and unpaid interest due under the UBA Note, to UBA within sixty (60) days.
 
The UBA Notes are subordinated to our credit facilities with Grand Pacific Financing Corporation ("Grand Pacific") and Marquette pursuant to the terms of subordination agreements entered into by UBA with those lenders.  Under the terms of the subordination agreements, UBA is precluded from demanding repayment of the UBA Notes unless the facilities with Grand Pacific and Marquette have been paid in full.  Therefore, we do not expect to make payments on any of the UBA Notes within the next year.
 
 
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Grand Pacific Financing Corporation Loan: On July 3, 2006, we obtained a $3.0 million loan from Grand Pacific, secured by a first priority deed of trust on our real property in Ukiah, fixtures attached to the real property, and improvements.  The loan is payable in partially amortizing monthly installments of $27,261 including interest at the prime rate published by The Wall Street Journal plus 1.75%.  This facility matures June 28, 2011 with a balloon payment.  The amount of the balloon payment will vary depending on the change in interest rates over the term of the loan.  Grand Pacific also collects from us approximately $10,554 per month for property taxes payable on the Ukiah property and pays such taxes when they become due.
 
Marquette Business Credit Inc. Facility: On November 21, 2006, Marquette extended to us a total facility of $4,925,000 with a maturity date of June 27, 2011 consisting of a $2,750,000 revolving facility, a $1,525,000 term loan and a $650,000 capital expenditure loan. The rate of interest on the term loan and capital expenditure loan is the one-month LIBOR rate published in the Wall Street Journal plus a margin of 5.25% and on the revolving facility is the one-month LIBOR rate published in the Wall Street Journal plus a margin of 4.25%. The facility is subject to certain financial covenants including prescribed minimum fixed charges coverage, maintaining prescribed minimum tangible net worth and minimum earnings before interest, depreciation and taxes. The facility also has a prepayment penalty if settled prior to the maturity date.  The facility is secured by substantially all of our assets located in the United States, excluding the Ukiah, California real property and fixtures.
 
On May 8, 2009, we received written notice (the "Notice") from Marquette that an event of default had occurred and was continuing under the Loan Agreement.
 
Specifically, the event of default was triggered by our failure to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.05 to 1.0 for the period of twelve consecutive calendar months ending on March 31, 2009.
 
As of the date of this filing, Marquette has elected to assess the default interest rates under the Loan Agreement.  The default interest rates are as follows:  (i) for the revolving loan, LIBOR plus 7.125% per annum and (ii) for the capex loan, the term loan and any other obligations owed by us to Marquette, LIBOR plus 8.125% per annum.  The default interest rates have applied to our outstanding balances under the respective loans with retroactive effect from and after April 1, 2009.
 
Pursuant to the terms of the Loan Agreement, in case of an event of default, Marquette is also entitled in its sole and absolute discretion to (i) terminate its commitment to us to make loans under the Loan Agreement, (ii) to declare all outstanding amounts due under the Loan Agreement immediately due and payable and/or (iii) exercise any or all other rights and remedies available to it under the Loan Agreement or applicable law.  To date, Marquette has not exercised such additional rights.  However, Marquette has not waived its rights to pursue such remedies in the future.
 
Our Management is in discussions with Marquette to waive the financial covenant requirements.  However, to date, an agreement has not been reached with Marquette.  Notwithstanding the failure to maintain the fixed charge coverage ratio, to date, we have made every scheduled payment of principal and interest under the Loan Agreement.
 
 
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OTHER LOANS AND CREDIT FACILITIES.
 
Royal Bank Of Scotland Facility:  Royal Bank of Scotland ("RBS") provided UBSN with a £1,750,000 maximum revolving line of credit with an advance rate based on 80% of UBSN's qualified accounts receivable.    This facility has a minimum maturity of twelve months, which has been and will be automatically extended unless terminated by either party upon six months' written notice.
 
Shepherd Neame Loan: Shepherd Neame has a contract with UBSN to brew Kingfisher Premium Lager for our European and Canadian markets. As consideration for extending the brewing contract, Shepherd Neame advanced a loan of £600,000 to UBSN, repayable in annual installments of £60,000 per year, which commenced in June 2003.  The loan carries a fixed interest rate of 5% per year.
 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE INTEREST: The weighted average interest rates paid on our indebtedness in the United States was 6.3% for the first nine months of 2009 and 7.5% for the corresponding period in 2008. For loans primarily associated with our European Territory, the weighted average rate paid was 2.8% for the first nine months of 2009 and 6.9% for the corresponding period in 2008.
 
KEG MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Effective September 1, 2009, we entered into a five-year keg management agreement with MicroStar Keg Management, LLC ("MicoStar").  Under this arrangement, MicroStar provides us with half-barrel kegs for which we pay filling and usage fees.  Distributors return the kegs directly to MicroStar.  MicroStar then supplies us with additional kegs.  If the agreement is not extended and terminates, we are required to purchase a certain number of kegs from MicroStar.  We anticipate that we would finance such purchase through debt or lease financing, if available.  However, there can be no assurance that we will be able to finance the purchase of the required kegs.  Our failure to purchase the required kegs from MicroStar upon termination of the agreement would likely have a material adverse effect on our operations.
 
CURRENT RATIO: Our ratio of current assets to current liabilities on September 30, 2009 and 2008 was 0.8 to 1.0, respectively, and our ratio of total assets to total liabilities was 1.2 to 1.0, respectively.
 
RESTRICTED NET ASSETS: Our wholly-owned subsidiary, UBIUK, has undistributed losses of approximately £428,800 as of September 30, 2009. Under UBSN's line of credit agreement with RBS, distributions and other payments to us from our subsidiary are not permitted if retained earnings drop below £1,000,000.
 
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
As of September 30, 2009, we did not hold any derivative instruments, or engage in any hedging transactions of any material value or in any material amount, whether for trading or for hedging purposes.  We have some market risk relating to floating interest rates as a result of us holding $9,666,200 of floating interest rate debt as of September 30, 2009.
 
Interest Rate Risk
 
As of September 30, 2009, we had total debt of $9,954,200 of which $9,666,200 was subject to variable rates of interest (either prime or LIBOR plus 1.5% or prime plus 1.75% or LIBOR plus 4.25% or LIBOR plus 5.25%).  As of September 30, 2009, our long-term debt (including the current portion) totaled $6,123,000, of which $288,000 had fixed interest rates and the balance of $5,835,000 was subject to variable interest rates.  $3,831,200 of our short term debt is subject to variable rates. At current borrowing levels, an increase in prime and LIBOR rates of 1% would result in an annual increase of $96,700 in interest expense on our variable rate loans.
 
 
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Foreign Currency Rate Fluctuations
 
Our earnings and cash flows at our subsidiaries UBIUK and UBSN are subject to fluctuations due to changes in foreign currency rates. We believe that changes in the foreign currency exchange rate would not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations as the majority of our foreign transactions are delineated in UBIUK's functional currency, the British Pound.
 
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
 
Evaluation Of Disclosure Controls And Procedures
 
Our Management team, under the supervision and with the participation of our chief executive officer and our chief financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), as of the last day of the quarter ended September 30, 2009. The term disclosure controls and procedures means our controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our chief executive and chief financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on this evaluation, our chief executive officer and our chief financial officer concluded that, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2009.
 
Changes In Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
There have not been any changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the most recent fiscal quarter (the three months ending September 30, 2009) that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
PART II
 
OTHER INFORMATION
 
None
 
 
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Item 6.
Exhibits
 
Exhibit Number
     
Description of Document
3.1
 
(T)
 
Articles of Incorporation of the Company, as amended.
3.2
 
(T)
 
Bylaws of the Company, as amended.
10.1
     
[Intentionally omitted]
10.2
     
[Intentionally omitted]
10.3
 
(A)
 
Wholesale Distribution Agreement between the Company and Bay Area Distributing.
10.4
     
[Intentionally omitted]
10.5
 
(B)
 
Liquid Sediment Removal Services Agreement with Cold Creek Compost, Inc.
10.6
     
[Intentionally omitted]
10.7
 
(C)
 
Commercial Real Estate Purchase Contract and Receipt for Deposit (previously filed as Exhibit 19.2).
10.8
 
(D)
 
Commercial Lease between Stewart's Ice Cream Company, Inc. and Releta Brewing Company LLC.
10.9
     
[Intentionally omitted]
10.10
     
[Intentionally omitted]
10.11
 
(G)
 
Agreement to Implement Condition of Approval No. 37 of the Site Development Permit 95-19 with the City of Ukiah, California (previously filed as Exhibit 19.6).
10.12
     
[Intentionally omitted]
10.13
     
[Intentionally omitted]
10.14
     
[Intentionally omitted]
10.15
     
[Intentionally omitted]
10.16
     
[Intentionally omitted]
10.17
     
[Intentionally omitted]
10.18
     
[Intentionally omitted]
10.19
 
(K)
 
Investment Agreement with United Breweries of America, Inc.
10.20
     
[Intentionally omitted]
10.21
     
[Intentionally omitted]
10.22
 
(L)
 
Indemnification Agreement with Vijay Mallya.
10.23
 
(L)
 
Indemnification Agreement with Michael Laybourn.
10.24
 
(L)
 
Indemnification Agreement with Jerome Merchant.
10.25
 
(L)
 
Indemnification Agreement with Yashpal Singh.
10.27
 
(L)
 
Indemnification Agreement with Robert Neame.
10.28
 
(L)
 
Indemnification Agreement with Sury Rao Palamand.
10.29
 
(L)
 
Indemnification Agreement with Kent Price.
10.30
     
[Intentionally omitted]
10.31
     
[Intentionally omitted]
10.32
     
[Intentionally omitted]
10.33
     
[Intentionally omitted]
10.35
 
(O)
 
Master Line of Credit Agreement between the Company and United Breweries of America Inc. dated August 31, 1999.
10.36
 
(O)
 
Convertible Note in favor of United Breweries of America Inc. dated Sept. 7, 1999.
10.37
 
(P)
 
Convertible Note in favor of United Breweries of America Inc. dated October 21, 1999.
10.38
 
(P)
 
Convertible Note in favor of United Breweries of America Inc. dated November 12, 1999.
10.39
 
(P)
 
Convertible Note in favor of United Breweries of America Inc. dated December 17, 1999.
10.40
 
(P)
 
Convertible Note in favor of United Breweries of America Inc. dated December 31, 1999.
 
 
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Exhibit Number
     
Description of Document
10.41
 
(P)
 
Convertible Note in favor of United Breweries of America Inc. dated February 16, 2000.
10.42
 
(P)
 
Convertible Note in favor of United Breweries of America Inc. dated February 17, 2000.
10.43
 
(P)
 
Convertible Note in favor of United Breweries of America Inc. dated April 28, 2000.
10.44
 
(P)
 
First Amendment to Master Line of Credit Agreement between the Company and United Breweries of America, Inc., dated April 28, 2000.
10.45
 
(Q)
 
Convertible Note in favor of United Breweries of America Inc. dated September 11, 2000.
10.46
 
(Q)
 
Convertible Note in favor of United Breweries of America Inc. dated September 30, 2000.
10.47
 
(Q)
 
Convertible Note in favor of United Breweries of America Inc. dated December 31, 2000.
10.48
 
(Q)
 
Convertible Note in favor of United Breweries of America Inc. dated February 12, 2001.
10.49
 
(R)
 
Convertible Note in favor of United Breweries of America Inc. dated July 1, 2001.
10.50
 
(S)
 
Confirmation of Waiver Between Mendocino Brewing Company, Inc. and United Breweries of America, Inc., dated as of December 28, 2001.
10.51
 
(S)
 
Extension of Term of Notes Under Master Line of Credit Agreement between Mendocino Brewing Company, Inc. and United Breweries of America, Inc., dated February 14, 2002.
10.52
 
(T)
 
License Agreement between United Breweries Limited and United Breweries International (U.K.), Limited.
10.53
 
(T)
 
Supplemental Agreement to License Agreement between United Breweries Limited and United Breweries International (U.K.), Limited.
10.54
 
(T)
 
Distribution Agreement between United Breweries International (U.K.), Limited and UBSN, Ltd.
10.55
 
(T)
 
Supplemental Agreement to Distribution Agreement between United Breweries International (U.K.), Limited and UBSN, Ltd.
10.56
 
(T)
 
Market Development, General and Administrative Services Agreement between Mendocino Brewing Company, Inc. and UBSN, Ltd.
10.57
 
(T)
 
Contract to Brew and Supply Kingfisher Products among Shepherd Neame, Limited, United Breweries International (U.K.), Limited and UBSN, Ltd.
10.58
 
(T)
 
Supplemental Agreement to Contract to Brew and Supply Kingfisher Products among Shepherd Neame, Limited, United Breweries International (U.K.), Limited. and UBSN, Ltd.
10.59
 
(T)
 
Loan Agreement between Shepherd Neame, Limited and UBSN, Ltd.
10.60
 
(T)
 
Brewing License Agreement between UBSN, Ltd. and Mendocino Brewing Company, Inc.
10.61
 
(T)
 
Kingfisher Trade Mark and Trade Name License Agreement between Kingfisher of America, Inc. and Mendocino Brewing Company, Inc.
10.62
 
(U)
 
First Amendment to Extension of Term of Notes Under Master Line of Credit Agreement between Mendocino Brewing Company, Inc. and United Breweries of America, Inc., dated November 13, 2002.
10.63
 
(U)
 
Second Amendment to Extension of Term of Notes Under Master Line of Credit Agreement between Mendocino Brewing Company, Inc. and United Breweries of America, Inc., dated March 31, 2003.
10.64
     
[Intentionally omitted]
10.65
     
[Intentionally omitted]
10.66
 
(W)
 
Third Amendment to Extension of Term of Notes under Master Line of Credit Agreement, dated August 14, 2003.
10.67
     
[Intentionally omitted]
 
 
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Exhibit Number
     
Description of Document
10.68
 
(X)
 
Fourth Amendment to Extension of Term of Notes Under Master Line of Credit Agreement between Mendocino Brewing Company, Inc. and United Breweries of America, Inc., dated as of August 14, 2004.
10.69
     
[Intentionally omitted]
10.70
 
(Z)
 
Second Agreement dated October 9, 1998 between UBSN, Ltd. and Shepherd Neame, Ltd.
10.71
     
[Intentionally omitted]
10.72
     
[Intentionally omitted]
10.73
     
[Intentionally omitted]
10.74
 
(BB)
 
Convertible Promissory Note of Mendocino Brewing Company, Inc. in favor of United Breweries of America, Inc., dated March 2, 2005.
10.75
     
[Intentionally omitted]
10.76
 
(DD)
 
Invoice Discounting Agreement between The Royal Bank of Scotland Commercial Services Limited and UBSN Limited, dated April 26, 2005.
10.77
     
[Intentionally omitted]
10.78
     
[Intentionally omitted]
10.79
 
(EE)
 
Loan Agreement by and between Mendocino Brewing Company, Inc. and Grand Pacific Financing Corporation dated June 28, 2006.
10.80
 
(EE)
 
Promissory Note of Mendocino Brewing Company, Inc. in favor of Grand Pacific Financing Corporation, dated June 28, 2006.
10.81
     
[Intentionally omitted]
10.82
 
(FF)
 
Loan and Security Agreement by and among Marquette Business Credit Inc. and Mendocino Brewing Company, Inc. and Releta Brewing Company, LLC, dated November 16, 2006.
10.83
 
(FF)
 
Revolving Note of Mendocino Brewing Company, Inc. and Releta Brewing Company, LLC in favor of Marquette Business Credit Inc., dated November 16, 2006.
10.84
 
(FF)
 
Term Note of Mendocino Brewing Company, Inc. and Releta Brewing Company, LLC in favor of Marquette Business Credit Inc., dated November 16, 2006.
10.85
 
(FF)
 
CAPEX Note of Mendocino Brewing Company, Inc. and Releta Brewing Company, LLC in favor of Marquette Business Credit Inc., dated November 16, 2006.
10.86
 
(FF)
 
Fifth Amendment to Extension of Term of Notes Under Master Line of Credit Agreement, effective August 31, 2005.
10.87
 
(FF)
 
Sixth Amendment to Extension of Term of Notes under Master Line of Credit Agreement, effective December 31, 2006.
10.88
 
(FF)
 
Second Amendment to Convertible Promissory Note, effective December 31, 2006.
10.89
 
(GG)
 
Seventh Amendment to Extension of Term of Notes under Master Line of Credit Agreement effective June 30, 2007
10.90
 
(GG)
 
Third Amendment to Convertible Promissory Note, effective June 30, 2007
10.91
 
(HH)
 
Employment Agreement of Yashpal Singh (Management Contract)
10.92
 
[II]
 
Eighth Amendment to Extension of Term of Notes under Master Line of Credit Agreement, effective June 30, 2008.
10.93
 
(II)
 
Fourth Amendment to Convertible Promissory Note, effective June 30, 2008.
10.94
 
(JJ)
 
Directors' Compensation Plan, as amended (Management Contract)
10.95
 
(KK)
 
Ninth Amendment to Extension of Term Notes under Master Line of Credit Agreement, effective June 30, 2009.
10.96
 
(KK)
 
Fifth Amendment to Convertible Promissory Notes, effective June 30, 2009.
10.97
 
(LL)
 
Separation and Severance Agreement by and between the Company and Yashpal Singh, effective August 27, 2009 (Management Contract).
14.1
  
(V)
  
Code of Ethics
 
 
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NOTES: Each Exhibit listed above that is annotated with one or more of the following letters is incorporated by reference from the following sources:
 
 
(A)
The Company's Registration Statement dated June 15, 1994, as amended, previously filed with the Commission, Registration No. 33-78390-LA.
 
 
(B)
The Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the period ended December 31, 1995.
 
 
(C)
The Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the period ended March 31, 1995.
 
 
(D)
The Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB/A No. 1 for the period ended September 30, 1997.
 
 
(F)
The Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the period ended December 31, 1996.
 
 
(G)
The Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the period ended September 30, 1995.
 
 
(I)
The Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the period ended December 31, 1997.
 
 
(K)
Schedule 13D filed November 3, 1997, by United Breweries of America, Inc. and Vijay Mallya.
 
 
(L)
The Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the period ended June 30, 1998.
 
 
(N)
The Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the period ended June 30, 1999.
 
 
(O)
Amendment No. 5 to Schedule 13D filed September 15, 1999, by United Breweries of America, Inc. and Vijay Mallya.
 
 
(P)
Amendment No. 6 to Schedule 13D filed May 12, 2000, by United Breweries of America, Inc. and Vijay Mallya.
 
 
(Q)
Amendment No. 7 to Schedule 13D filed February 22, 2001, by United Breweries of America, Inc. and Vijay Mallya.
 
 
(R)
Amendment No. 8 to Schedule 13D filed August 22, 2001, by United Breweries of America, Inc and Vijay Mallya.
 
 
(S)
The Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed as of February 19, 2002.
 
 
(T)
The Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the period ended December 31, 2001.
 
 
(U)
Amendment No. 9 to Schedule 13D filed March 31, 2003, by United Breweries of America, Inc. and Vijay Mallya.
 
 
(V)
The Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2003.
 
 
(W)
Amendment No. 10 to Schedule 13D filed August 18, 2003 by United Breweries of America, Inc. and Dr. Vijay Mallya.
 
 
(X)
Amendment No. 11 to Schedule 13D, jointly filed by United Breweries of America, Inc. and Dr. Vijay Mallya on August 16, 2004.
 
 
(Z)
The Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2004.
 
 
(BB)
The Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed as of March 8, 2005.
 
 
(DD)
The Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2005.
 
 
(EE)
The Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2006.
 
 
(FF)
The Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006
 
 
(GG)
The Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the period ended June 30, 2007
 
 
(HH)
The Company's Annual Report on Form 10-QK/A for the period ended December 31, 2007
 
 
(II)
The Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2008.
 
 
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(JJ)
The Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
 
 
(KK)
The Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2009.
 
 
(LL)
The Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed as of August 31, 2009.
 
(b)
Exhibits Attached  The following Exhibits are attached to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q:
 
10.98
Keg Management Agreement by and between MicroStar Keg Management, LLC and the Company effective September 1, 2009.
 
 
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).
 
 
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).
 
 
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to U.S.C. 1350.
 
 
32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to U.S.C. 1350.
 
(c) 
Excluded Financial Statements.  None.
 

Certain portions have been omitted and have been filed separately with the SEC pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 as promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
MENDOCINO BREWING COMPANY, INC.
     
Dated:  November 14, 2009
By:  By:
/s/ Yashpal Singh
   
Yashpal Singh
   
President and Chief Executive Officer
     
Dated:  November 14, 2009
By:
/s/ Mahadevan Narayanan
   
  Mahadevan Narayanan
   
  Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
 
 
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EX-10.98 2 v166278_ex10-98.htm
KEG MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
(One-Half Barrel and One-Sixth Barrel)
 
This KEG MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into between MicroStar Keg Management, L.L.C., a Delaware Limited Liability Company whose address is 7400 East Orchard Road, Suite 200, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 ("MicroStar") and Mendocino Brewing Company, a California corporation whose address is 1601 Airport Road, Ukiah, California 95482 ("Brewer") to be effective the 1st day of September, 2009 ("Effective Date").
 
RECITALS
 
1.           MicroStar is engaged in the logistical management of stainless steel Kegs (as defined below) for the brewing industry and has developed proprietary concepts, arrangements and systems for the ownership, licensing of the use, tracking, delivery, and retrieval of Kegs as more specifically described in the Agreement (the "Keg Services").
 
2.           Brewer is engaged in the business of brewing premium and/or special quality beers and hard cider draft products and desires to more efficiently service existing and potential new markets.
 
3.           Brewer desires to obtain, and MicroStar desires to provide, the Keg Services on the terms and conditions set forth herein.
 
In consideration of mutual promises, covenants, consideration, representations and warranties, the parties agree as follows:
 
AGREEMENT
 
Section 1.
Definitions
 
In this Agreement the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings:
 
"Change of Control" means with respect to a party: (A) the direct or indirect acquisition of either (i) the majority of the voting stock of such party or (ii) all or substantially all of the assets of such party, by another entity in a single transaction or series of related transactions; or (B) such party is merged with, or into, another entity.
 
"Half-Barrel Kegs" means beer kegs that are straight-sided with a single opening and an American Sankey-type neck, having a full U.S. Half-Barrel (15.5 gallon) capacity, with chimes constructed of spring steel, with minimum chime (skirt) thickness of 2.00 mm and minimum sidewall (body/shell) thickness of 1.32 mm.
 
"Keg Purchase Quantity" means the quantity equal to four (4) times the average quantity of MicroStar Kegs delivered to Brewer by MicroStar each month during the six (6) month period immediately preceding the effective date of the termination of this Agreement.
 
 
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"Kegs" means both Half-Barrel Kegs and One-Sixth Barrel Kegs, referred to individually as a "Keg".
 
"Local Wholesaler," "Regional Wholesaler," "Extended Regional Wholesaler," "National Wholesaler," and "International Wholesaler" have the meanings set forth in the table in Section 3.1 and shall each be referred to herein as a "Wholesaler".
 
"MicroStar Kegs" means Kegs provided by MicroStar as part of the Keg Services under this Agreement.
 
"One-Sixth Barrel Kegs" means all-stainless-steel one-sixth barrel beer kegs that are straight-sided with a single opening and an American Sankey-type neck, (approximate capacity of 5.16 gallons) having a minimum chime (skirt) thickness of 1.50 mm and minimum sidewall (body/shell) thickness of 1.20 mm.
 
Section 2.
Services; Procurement of Kegs
 
2.1
Services; Ownership of Kegs; Uses and Prohibited Uses.
 
2.1.1
Services.  Subject to the terms and conditions herein, including, without limitation, Brewer's payment of all amounts owed to MicroStar under this Agreement, MicroStar shall provide the Keg Services to Brewer.
 
2.1.2
Title to Kegs; Liens.  Brewer agrees that: (a) all MicroStar Kegs will remain at all times the property of and be subject to the exclusive right of control and disposition of MicroStar; (b) Brewer will neither take nor suffer any action to be taken that interferes with or threatens MicroStar's rights thereto; (c) upon expiration or termination of this Agreement, Brewer will return the MicroStar Kegs to MicroStar in accordance with Section 9.2.2; (d) Brewer will ensure that any certificates of title prepared by or caused to be prepared by Brewer for the MicroStar Kegs designate MicroStar as owner; and (e) Brewer will not permit MicroStar's rights hereunder or in the MicroStar Kegs to be subject to any lien, charge or encumbrance that may be levied against or imposed upon the MicroStar Kegs.
 
2.1.3
License.  MicroStar grants Brewer a non-exclusive, limited, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to use the MicroStar Kegs for Brewer's business purposes subject to Brewer's compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
 
2.1.4
Restrictions.  Brewer agrees any MicroStar Kegs may be used only for the packaging, transport and sale of beer and hard cider draft products.  Brewer shall not use the MicroStar Kegs for filling, transport or storage of any root beer, cola, soda, sport drinks, "energy-beverages" or similar beverage products.  Brewer must request and obtain MicroStar's prior approval, which may be withheld in MicroStar's sole discretion, of any proposed use of MicroStar Kegs for purposes of the sale of any lambic-style beers or other beer or specialty beverage products (or combinations) which contain fruit, fruit syrups, fruit essence, or similar ingredients.  MicroStar may specify any testing protocols it deems appropriate as a condition of approval.  If Brewer desires to use MicroStar Kegs at non-local festivals, Brewer must obtain MicroStar's prior written consent for such use, which consent may be given or withheld in MicroStar's discretion.  Brewer shall not utilize any MicroStar Kegs in its business operations which are not specifically subject to this Agreement.  Brewer shall pay MicroStar the Keg Replacement Cost for each verified occurrence of unauthorized use of MicroStar Kegs in Brewer's operations which are not specifically subject to this Agreement.

 
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2.1.5
Risk of Loss.  During the term of this Agreement, Brewer will bear the risk of loss, damage, theft, requisition, or destruction of the MicroStar Kegs, partial or complete, from whatever source, regardless of whether covered by insurance ("Risk of Loss"), while the MicroStar Kegs are not in MicroStar's or MicroStar's service providers' possession or control (including while MicroStar kegs are in the possession or control of Wholesalers).  In the case of Kegs lost while in possession or control of Wholesalers, MicroStar must be able to demonstrate the specific loss.
 
2.2
Purchase of Conforming Kegs from Brewer.
 
2.2.1
Purchase of Existing Inventories of Brewer's Kegs.  MicroStar may agree to acquire from Brewer any Kegs which Brewer may now own and desires to make subject to this Agreement, provided that such Kegs conform to the definition of "Half-Barrel Kegs" or "One-Sixth Barrel Kegs", as set forth in this Agreement and are of a condition and quality acceptable to MicroStar in its sole discretion (the "Purchase Kegs").  If the parties agree that MicroStar will purchase Kegs from Brewer, the parties will execute a Bill of Sale substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit E ("Bill of Sale").  The purchase price for the Purchase Kegs shall be separately agreed upon by the parties in writing after verification of condition and quality of the Purchase Kegs.  The final quantity of the Purchase Kegs shall be agreed to in writing by authorized representatives of MicroStar and Brewer.
 
2.2.2
Marking of Kegs.  MicroStar will mark all Purchase Kegs with MicroStar's proprietary markings.  Placement of physical markings shall be performed by MicroStar's field personnel as expeditiously as possible and shall be initiated no more frequently than once per month, until all Purchase Kegs so sold by Brewer to MicroStar shall have been so marked.
 
2.2.3
Payment.  Payment by MicroStar for the Purchase Kegs purchased from Brewer shall be based on the agreed price after deduction of initial use fees or any other then outstanding charges due to MicroStar pursuant to this Agreement.  Payment by MicroStar for the Purchase Kegs shall be made to Brewer after all Purchase Kegs in a Lot (as defined below) have been physically marked by MicroStar with its proprietary markings which shall be done at Brewer's facilities in lots no smaller than five hundred (500) Purchase Kegs (a "Lot") and after MicroStar has verified that ownership of the Purchase Kegs may be transferred to MicroStar free of any and all liens and encumbrances.

 
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Section 3.
Fees; Invoicing; Price Adjustment; Deposit; Delivery Designation
 
3.1
Fees Based Upon xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx .
 
The fees charged by MicroStar for Brewer's use of MicroStar Kegs are based upon xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx x xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx x xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx .  The xxx fees and requirements applicable hereunder are set forth in the following table:
 
 
xxx xxx x xxx xxx xx
xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx x
 
Requirements Applicable to xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx
xxx xxx xxx x
xxx xxx
  
xxx xxx xxx xxx xx
xxx xxx
xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx
xxx xx
 
xxx xx
xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx
xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx x
xxx xx
 
xxx xx
xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxxx
xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx x
xxx xxx
 
xxx xx
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xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx x
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xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx x
xxx xx
 
xxx xx
xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx

 
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xxx xxx x xxx xxx xx
 
xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx x
 
Requirements Applicable to xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx
xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx x
 
xxx xxx xxx
xxx xxx x
 
xxx xxx xxx xxx
xxx xxx xx
xxx xxx xxx xxx
xxx xxx xxx x
 
xxx xx
 
xxx xx
xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx x

3.2
Special Requirements for xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx x xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx
 
3.2.1
Requirements for xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx   If applicable, Brewer may specify xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx  Promptly after the Effective Date, Brewer must deliver a letter substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit F ("Letter") to the Local Wholesalers (and carbon copy MicroStar) which notifies the Local Wholesaler that Local Wholesaler must: (i) return to MicroStar at the location designated by MicroStar , which will usually be the Brewer's Delivery Location, but may be other locations as determined by MicroStar, all MicroStar Kegs originally distributed by Local Wholesaler on behalf of Brewer at no-charge to MicroStar, and (ii) agree to and honor the timing, quantities and other arrangements relating to such MicroStar Keg returns and deliveries, including returned Keg quantities and the required date of return, as specified or directed by MicroStar.  Brewer will be responsible for obligating and ensuring Local Wholesalers comply with the terms and conditions specified in the Letter.  In the event MicroStar must arrange for the return of empty MicroStar Kegs from a given Local Wholesaler to Brewer, a separate xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx shall be imposed and invoiced to Brewer in the amount of xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx x xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx returned by MicroStar to Brewer from the affected Local Wholesaler's premises.
 
3.2.2
Consequences of xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx xxx xxx xxx xxx x  In the event that xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx fails to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Letter on two (2) or more occasions during a given calendar quarter, then MicroStar shall have the right to xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx of this Agreement, in which event MicroStar will provide written notice to Brewer of xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx x  Any determination by MicroStar not to xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx upon the occurrence of two (2) or more instances of non-compliance with requirements during a given calendar quarter shall not constitute a waiver of the right to xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx at any time thereafter.

 
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3.3
Price Adjustment xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx.
 
The fees set forth in Section 3.1 above shall be adjusted xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx x xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx hereunder as described in this Section 3.3.  These xxx xxx xxx will be based on xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx
 
a.
xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx
 
b.
xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx
 
c.
xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx x
 
xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxxx xxx xxx xx  The xxx xxx price adjustment provided hereunder will take effect on xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx
 
The calculation xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx will be determined as follows:
 
 
a.
xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx x
 
 
b.
xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxxxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx x
 
 
c.
xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx x

 
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3.4
xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx
 
Should the Brewer fail to xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx x within the calendar year, or xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx Brewer shall be required to xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx x for MicroStar Kegs, which will be xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx requested by MicroStar for inclusion xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx as may be necessary to cause xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx x  Upon termination of this Agreement, MicroStar shall xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx x
 
3.5
Forecasts; Orders; Delivery of Kegs per Brewer's Requirements.
 
3.5.1
Forecasts
 
 
a.
No later than five (5) days after the Effective Date, Brewer shall provide MicroStar with a requirements forecast of the types and quantities of MicroStar Kegs required by Brewer for each month during the period that begins on the Effective Date and ends at the end the then-current calendar year ("Initial Forecast").
 
 
b.
On or before September 1st of each year during the term of the Agreement, Brewer will deliver to MicroStar a requirements forecast of the types and quantities of MicroStar Kegs required by Brewer for each month during the following calendar year ("Annual Projection").
 
 
c.
In the event that the quantity of MicroStar Kegs to be delivered in a particular calendar month as set forth in Orders (defined below) accepted by MicroStar exceed the Brewer's most recent forecasted quantity (whether such forecast was in an Initial Forecast, Annual Projection or Updated Forecast) for such calendar month, notwithstanding any requested delivery date in an accepted Order, MicroStar will supply the quantities of MicroStar Kegs that are in excess of the forecasted amount by the later of (i) 120 days of MicroStar's receipt of the Order containing the excessive quantities, or (ii) when MicroStar receives additional Kegs from its suppliers.

 
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d.
In the event that the quantity of MicroStar Kegs to be delivered in a particular calendar month as set forth in Orders (defined below) accepted by MicroStar is less than 90% of the Brewer's most recent forecasted quantity (whether such forecast was in an Initial Forecast or Annual Projection) for such calendar month, Brewer will xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx
 
3.5.2
Orders.  Brewer shall submit orders to MicroStar indicating requested delivery dates and quantities of MicroStar Kegs needed in lots of one hundred (100) MicroStar Kegs ("Order").  All Orders must be received by MicroStar at least thirty (30) days prior to Brewer's requested delivery dates.  Orders are subject to MicroStar's acceptance, and are subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.  Preprinted terms and conditions on any Order are expressly rejected by MicroStar.  Orders requesting delivery in less than thirty (30) days are subject to Section 3.5.4.  MicroStar will forward a written confirmation of its receipt of Brewer's Order by facsimile, or e-mail prior to the close of the business day following the date of MicroStar's receipt of such notice.  All Orders described in this Section 3.5.2 shall be made to the designated contact information provided per Section 12.9.
 
3.5.3
Delivery Standard.  For all Orders accepted by MicroStar, MicroStar will deliver MicroStar Kegs, at MicroStar's cost, to Brewer at the location specified in Exhibit A and in accordance with this Section 3.5.3.  MicroStar shall endeavor to deliver the requested MicroStar Kegs to Brewer in accordance with Brewer's Orders and this Agreement.  Delivery shall be deemed to conform to the requirements of the applicable Order and this Agreement if the actual time of delivery is within seventy-two (72) hours prior or subsequent to the specifically requested delivery time and the quantities so delivered are within a ten percent (10%) variance of the specifically requested quantity of MicroStar Kegs.
 
3.5.4
Surcharge for Expedited Deliveries.  MicroStar may in its sole discretion, however, elect to accommodate a request for expedited delivery of MicroStar Kegs, in which event a surcharge, xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx xxx xxx xxx xx shall apply as follows: a) if the request is made fifteen (15) or fewer days prior to the requested delivery date, the surcharge shall be $2.00 per MicroStar Keg; b) if the request is made more than fifteen (15) but less than thirty (30) days in advance of the requested delivery date, no surcharge shall be applied.  MicroStar's election to accommodate any given request for expedited delivery of MicroStar Kegs shall not create or imply any obligation to provide such expedited delivery on any subsequent occasions.

 
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3.6
Surcharge for Extended Keg Inactivity.
 
Brewer shall use its best efforts to ensure that Brewer's inventory of MicroStar Kegs does not exceed Brewer's monthly requirements as set forth in any forecast provided under this Agreement.  In the event that MicroStar Kegs requested to be delivered to Brewer (or any third-party owned brewing facilities utilized by Brewer) pursuant to Section 3.5 are not shipped to a Wholesaler or utilized in relation to other sales contemplated by this Agreement (e.g., self-distributed sales or on-site pub operations) within sixty (60) days after the date on which MicroStar delivers such MicroStar Kegs, MicroStar may assess and Brewer will pay xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx for the affected MicroStar Kegs.  A further xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx x will be imposed with respect to each xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx increment or fraction thereof which elapses after the initial sixty (60) days until actual shipment to a Wholesaler or other permissible utilization of such MicroStar Kegs occurs.
 
3.7
Reports; Invoicing.
 
3.7.1
Reports.  During the term of this Agreement, Brewer shall maintain accurate and complete records regarding Brewer's use of MicroStar Kegs, including without limitation, information regarding: (i) the number of times MicroStar Keg is "turned" or "filled", (ii) monthly beginning inventory of MicroStar Kegs, (iii) monthly ending inventory of MicroStar Kegs, (iv) locations of MicroStar Kegs, (v) verification of deliveries of MicroStar Kegs from MicroStar to Brewer, and (vi) verification of all deliveries of MicroStar Kegs to Wholesalers.  On a weekly basis, Brewer will provide MicroStar with reports summarizing the quantities of empty MicroStar Kegs delivered to Brewer during the previous week, the quantities of MicroStar Kegs shipped out to Wholesalers during the previous week, and, if applicable, the number of MicroStar Kegs filled for self-distribution or on-site pub operations during the previous week, as well as copies of all information and documentation pertaining to any of the foregoing.  On a monthly basis, Brewer will provide MicroStar with reports summarizing the information in (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), and (vi) above.  Brewer agrees to report all requisite information on such forms as MicroStar may from time-to-time prescribe and furnish for such purposes.  Failure to provide this documentation may result in delay of Keg Services and, if not cured after thirty (30) days of receipt of written notice, will result in suspension of Keg Services under this Agreement.  The reports and documentation provided by the Brewer shall be used by MicroStar to reconcile on a monthly basis, MicroStar Keg inventory quantities and movements.  Should missing MicroStar Kegs be identified as a result of this reconciliation, MicroStar may provide Brewer written notice of the missing MicroStar Kegs and Brewer will have ninety (90) days from its receipt of the notice to locate and return the missing MicroStar Kegs to MicroStar, or MicroStar will invoice Brewer the Keg Replacement Cost (defined below) for each missing MicroStar Keg.
 
3.7.2
Invoices.  MicroStar will invoice Brewer for all fees and other amounts due under the Agreement ("Fees").  Brewer will pay monthly invoices within thirty (30) days of the date of the invoice.  Past due invoices will incur late fees at the lesser of the maximum rate allowed by law or one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month of the outstanding amount.  In the event of a delinquent payment of any invoice, MicroStar shall have the right to suspend Keg Services and/or to require future payments to be made prior to delivery of MicroStar Kegs.

 
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3.7.3
Taxes.  In addition to the fees specified in Section 3.1 above, Brewer shall be responsible for payment of, and MicroStar will be authorized to collect any applicable sales, use, customs duties, excise, personal property, or similar taxes and assessments imposed upon the MicroStar Kegs and services provided to Brewer hereunder by any federal, state, local, or foreign governmental authority, exclusive only of any taxes based on MicroStar's income or payroll.  MicroStar's invoices shall reflect the amount of taxes to be collected, but any failure or delay of MicroStar in determining applicability of or in collecting any applicable taxes as above described shall not waive or preclude MicroStar's later collection of any such taxes determined to be payable.  MicroStar will provide notice of Property Tax assessed for use of Kegs to be invoiced to Brewer.
 
3.7.4
Keg Replacement.  The "Keg Replacement Cost" is the cost and expense MicroStar incurs to obtain a new Keg at any given time.  For any MicroStar Keg reported or verified as having been lost or damaged beyond repair while Brewer bears the risk of loss for such MicroStar Keg pursuant to Section 3.1, MicroStar may either (i) withdraw the amount of the Keg Replacement Cost from the Deposit (as defined in Section 4.1.2), or (ii) invoice Brewer the Keg Replacement Cost in which case Brewer will pay such amount.  In the event a MicroStar Keg that was presumed to have been lost is later located and returned to MicroStar and Brewer has already paid the Keg Replacement Cost, MicroStar will either credit Brewer the applicable Keg Replacement Cost on the next invoice or credit the Deposit the amount of the Keg Replacement Cost.
 
Section 4.
Arrangements and Agreements with Wholesalers
 
4.1
Notification and Compliance Obligations of Brewer.
 
4.1.1
Notification.  Brewer and MicroStar acknowledge and agree that MicroStar will notify all Wholesalers to whom Brewer delivers product in MicroStar Kegs, and from whom MicroStar has the right and obligation to collect and retrieve empty MicroStar Kegs, of the existence of this Agreement and of certain rights and responsibilities of MicroStar hereunder by delivering a letter to the Wholesalers in the form attached as Exhibit F ("Notice").  Such letter will authorize the release of MicroStar Kegs from the Wholesalers to MicroStar.  In addition to any other rights or remedies under this Agreement, Brewer will be solely responsible for any cost or expense incurred by MicroStar as a result of a Wholesalers' failure to release MicroStar Kegs to MicroStar, after MicroStar provides notice to Brewer of Wholesaler's failure to release kegs, should Brewer continue to ship Kegs to the Wholesaler..

 
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4.1.2
Keg Deposits.  Without limitation of such other disclosures of the arrangements provided for in this Agreement, MicroStar's Notice shall describe Keg deposits and reports required from Wholesalers.  A Keg deposit in the amount of xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx (the "Deposit") will be billed to Wholesaler by MicroStar and shall be payable directly to MicroStar.  In MicroStar's sole discretion and upon written notice to Wholesaler and Brewer, the amount of the Deposit may be increased.  An increase will be effective immediately upon delivery of written notice by MicroStar to Wholesaler.  The Deposit shall serve as security to MicroStar against the loss of or damage to any MicroStar Keg.  MicroStar may make periodic withdrawals from the Deposit for loss or damage to MicroStar Kegs.  Similarly, credit memos will be issued by MicroStar whenever MicroStar Kegs are returned.  Should a Wholesaler in the Brewer's network refuse to pay a Keg Deposit, MicroStar will notify the Brewer of the Wholesaler's failure to comply, and should Brewer continue to ship Kegs to the Wholesaler, Brewer will be responsible for providing the Deposit.
 
4.1.3
Reports.  Brewer will obligate Wholesaler to report to MicroStar by fax, e-mail and/or phone on a bi-weekly basis concerning the extent of empty MicroStar Kegs in Wholesaler's warehouse(s). MicroStar shall be authorized to conduct periodic inspections and audits of Wholesaler's inventory of MicroStar Kegs, including Kegs in the retail system. Upon MicroStar's request, Brewer will be responsible for organizing such inspections and audits and obtaining access to Wholesaler's premises to conduct such inspections and audits.
 
Section 5.
Trademark License
 
5.1
Brewer hereby grants MicroStar a nonexclusive, nontransferable, royalty-free license to use, Brewer's registered and unregistered trademarks, trade names, slogans, logos, and trade dress for the limited purposes of producing brewer/product identification labels and materials, to the extent that any of these are depicted on the label (the "Brewer Marks").  Brewer will own all Brewer Marks.  MicroStar may not use Brewer Marks for purposes other than the placing labels on the MicroStar Kegs, and MicroStar obtains no other rights to the Brewer Marks.  Any goodwill arising from MicroStar's use of the Brewer Marks will inure to Brewer's benefit.  Except as expressly provided, no right, property, license, permission or interest of any kind in or to the use of any trademark, trade name, color combination, insignia or device owned or used by Brewer is or is intended to be given or transferred to or acquired by MicroStar by the execution, performance or nonperformance of this Agreement or any part of it.
 
Section 6.
Confidentiality
 
6.1
"Confidential Information" means (a) any business or technical information of MicroStar or Brewer, including but not limited to any information relating to either party's products, services, prices, marketing plans, business opportunities, customers, or personnel, and (b) any other information of MicroStar or Brewer that is specifically designated by the disclosing party as confidential or proprietary.  Confidential Information shall not include information that (i) is in or enters the public domain without breach of this Agreement by the receiving party, (ii) was demonstrably in the possession of the receiving party prior to first receiving it from the disclosing party without restriction on disclosure, (iii) the receiving party can demonstrate was developed by the receiving party independently and without use of or reference to the disclosing party's Confidential Information, or (iv) the receiving party receives from a third party without restriction on disclosure and without breach of a nondisclosure obligation.  Each party shall maintain the Confidential Information of the other party in strict confidence until such time as the Confidential Information falls under one of the exceptions listed in items (i) through (iv) above.  Each party shall exercise no less than reasonable care with respect to the handling and protection of such Confidential Information.  Each party shall use the Confidential Information of the other party only to perform its obligations under this Agreement, and shall disclose such Confidential Information only to its employees and independent contractors who are subject to binding use and disclosure restrictions at least as protective as those set forth herein and only as is reasonably required in connection with the exercise of its rights and obligations under this Agreement.  Notwithstanding the above, the receiving party may disclose Confidential Information of the disclosing party pursuant to a valid order or requirement of a court or government agency, provided that the receiving party gives prompt notice to the disclosing party upon receiving the order or learning of the requirement.  Any such disclosure by the receiving party of the Confidential Information of the disclosing party, shall, in no way, be deemed to change, affect or diminish the confidential status of such Confidential Information.

 
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Section 7.
Indemnity; Limitation of Liability; Disclaimer of Warrant
 
7.1
Indemnity.
 
7.1.1
Brewer will defend, indemnify and hold harmless MicroStar and its officers, directors, employees and agents from and against all liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, fines, penalties, costs and expenses (reasonable attorneys' fees and other expenses incurred by or levied against MicroStar as a result of such claims) resulting from or based on third-party claims arising from, resulting from, or based on: (i) Brewer's gross negligence or intentional misconduct; (ii) Brewer's business, products, services, and customers, (iii) any unauthorized or illegal use of MicroStar Kegs; (iv) loss or damage to MicroStar Kegs while not in MicroStar's or its service providers' possession (in the case of Kegs damaged or lost while in possession or control of Wholesalers, MicroStar must be able to demonstrate the specific damage or loss), or (v) Brewer's breach of its obligations under Section 10.1.
 
7.1.2
MicroStar will defend, indemnify and hold harmless Brewer and its officers, directors, employees and agents from and against third-party claims resulting from or based on personal injury or property damage arising from MicroStar's gross negligence or intentional misconduct; including payment by MicroStar of any liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, fines, penalties, costs and expenses (reasonable attorneys' fees and other expenses incurred by or levied against Brewer as a result of such claims) resulting from or based on such claim.
 
7.1.3
The party entitled to indemnification under this Section 7 ("Indemnified Party") must notify the other party ("Indemnifying Party") promptly in writing of any covered action, give the Indemnifying Party sole control over the defense thereof and any related settlement negotiations, and cooperate and, at the Indemnifying Party's request and expense, assist in such defense.  The Indemnified Party may also participate in the defense at its own expense.
 

 
7.2
Limitation of Liability.
 
EXCEPT FOR A PARTY'S INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR ANY SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, OR BREWER GOODWILL IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SERVICES PROVIDED HEREUNDER.  IN NO EVENT SHALL MICROSTAR' S LIABILITY TO BREWER FOR DIRECT DAMAGES EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID TO MICROSTAR BY BREWER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT DURING THE TWELVE MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT THAT GAVE RISE TO THE DAMAGES.
 
7.3
Warranties.
 
7.3.1
MicroStar warrants to Brewer that the Keg Services provided under this Agreement will be provided in a workman-like manner.  Brewer's sole and exclusive remedy and MicroStar's sole obligation for any breach of this warranty will be for MicroStar to re-perform any defective Keg Services at no additional charge to Brewer.
 
7.3.2
ANY WARRANTIES OF THE PARTIES EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION 7.3 ARE THE SOLE WARRANTIES MADE BY THE PARTIES AND ARE IN LIEU OF AND EACH PARTY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.  IN ANY JURISDICTION WHICH DOES NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES , TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY THE APPLICABLE LAWS OF ANY SUCH JURISDICTION, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT.  IN ALL INSTANCES, BREWER'S SOLE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF ANY SUCH WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE RE-PERFORMANCE OF THE SERVICE AT ISSUE.
 
Section 8.
Insurance
 
8.1
MicroStar and Brewer each must carry and maintain at their own expense and in full force and effect at all times during the term of this Agreement and for one (1) year thereafter Commercial General Liability Insurance with a limit of liability of no less than xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx
 
The Commercial General Liability Insurance coverage required under this section must:
 
 
1)
include product liability and contractual liability coverage which specifically insures the hold harmless and indemnification provisions of Section 6 of this Agreement;

 
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2)
be secured and maintained under an occurrence form policy or coverage form reasonably acceptable to the other party's insurance department;
 
 
3)
be placed with an insurer of recognized responsibility;
 
 
4)
name the other party and affiliated companies as an "additional insured";
 
 
5)
provide for at least thirty (30) days advance written notice to the other party of any cancellation or any material change in the coverage; and
 
Additionally, Brewer must carry and maintain at its own expense and in full force and effect at all times during the term of this Agreement and for one (1) year thereafter transit coverage insurance with a limit of liability of no less than xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx x which provides coverage for transit for shipments authorized by Brewer ("Transit Coverage"), and the bill of lading for such shipment will indicate such Transit Coverage.
 
Neither party may cancel any insurance policy maintained pursuant to the requirements of this paragraph without the prior written consent of the other.  Upon written request, a certificate of insurance will be sent to the requesting party.
 
Section 9.
Term; Termination; Effect of Termination; Exclusivity of Agreement
 
9.1
Term.
 
This Agreement shall be for an initial term of five (5) years (the "Initial Term").  The parties hereto may, upon the expiration of the initial term, extend the term of this Agreement upon execution of a written instrument to that effect by MicroStar and Brewer (the "Extended Term").
 
9.2
Termination; Effect of Termination.
 
9.2.1
Termination for Breach.  In the event of a material breach of a provision of this Agreement by a party hereto, the other party shall have the right to terminate the Agreement immediately (i) if such material breach cannot be cured, or (ii) if such material breach remains uncured after thirty (30) days of receipt of written notice of such material breach.
 
9.2.2
Effect of Termination.  Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, MicroStar will cease the Keg Services and Brewer shall immediately cease use and distribution of any and all MicroStar Kegs.  Brewer will promptly return all MicroStar Kegs in possession of Brewer to MicroStar at Brewer's cost and expense.  Upon termination of this Agreement, MicroStar shall have the right, exercisable upon delivery of written notification thereof to Brewer within thirty (30) days after the effective date of the termination of this Agreement, to require Brewer to purchase the Keg Purchase Quantity from MicroStar at such time, at the prices set forth in Exhibit "D" hereto.

 
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9.2.3
Survival of Obligations.  Section 2.1.2 (Title to Keg; Liens; UCC Filings), Section 6 (Confidentiality), Section 7 (Indemnification; Limitation of Liability; Warranties), Section 9.2.2 (Effect of Termination), 9.2.3 (Survival of Obligations), Section 12 (Miscellaneous) shall survive the termination of this Agreement for any reason.
 
Section 10.
Cleaning of Kegs
 
10.1
Cleaning Responsibilities of Brewer.
 
Brewer acknowledges that the MicroStar Kegs to be delivered to Brewer pursuant to this Agreement will be retrieved and shipped from Wholesaler locations without any cleaning having been performed.  Brewer agrees to clean all MicroStar Kegs delivered to Brewer hereunder to a standard which meets or exceeds all requirements of any existing or future applicable law or regulation.  Unless a higher standard is demanded by any applicable law or regulation, the cleaning protocol to be utilized by Brewer shall include washing standards for either a sterilizing sequence (steam) or a sanitizing sequence (oxime) and quality control check requirements that are comparable to and no less strict than the C.I.P.  Sequence set forth in Exhibit "C" hereto.  Upon entering this Agreement, Brewer shall provide detailed specifications of its Keg cleaning equipment (to include manufacturer, date of manufacture, etc.) and current Keg cleaning protocol and sequence times (collectively with the keg cleaning equipment, the "Keg Cleaning Methodology") and shall notify MicroStar of any changes to such Keg Cleaning Methodology.
 
Section 11.
Audits; Accounting
 
11.1
Audit Rights of the Parties.
 
During the term of this Agreement and for a period of two (2) years following any expiration or termination hereof, Brewer will maintain accurate records with respect to its performance under this Agreement.  From time to time upon reasonable notice, or upon a reasonable determination by MicroStar that Brewer has breached this Agreement, MicroStar may inspect the facilities, systems, books and records of Brewer to verify Brewer's compliance with this Agreement.  Such inspection will be conducted during normal business hours.  The costs and expenses incurred by MicroStar in connection with the inspection will be paid by MicroStar unless the payments to MicroStar have been less than ninety-eight percent (98%) of the payment owed to MicroStar during the period covered by the inspection, as determined by the Auditor, in which case Brewer will be responsible for payment of the fees of the inspection.  If the audit reveals any underpayment of amounts due under the Agreement, Brewer will promptly deliver to MicroStar any such underpayment.  Brewer shall promptly remedy any violation of any term of this Agreement and shall certify the same to MicroStar in writing.
 
11.2
Accounting Procedures.
 
MicroStar may specify and may periodically supplement or revise basic accounting procedures to be implemented by the parties in relation to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.  Such accounting procedures shall not impose any material obligation on Brewer that is not set forth in the body of this Agreement.

 
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Section 12.
Miscellaneous
 
12.1
Amendment and Supplementation.
 
This Agreement may be amended or supplemented only by a written instrument executed by authorized representatives of MicroStar and Brewer.
 
12.2
Independent Contractor.
 
This Agreement does not constitute or give rise to a partnership between the parties.  All operations by each party under the terms of this Agreement are carried on by it as an independent contractor and not as an agent for the other.
 
12.3
Third-Party Beneficiary Status of MicroStar Under Agreements between Brewer and Wholesalers.
 
To the extent necessary to accord MicroStar the full scope of entitlements, rights and authorities in relation to Brewer's agreements and arrangements with Wholesalers as contemplated hereby, MicroStar shall be recognized as a third-party beneficiary of such agreements and arrangements.
 
12.4
Force Majeure.
 
Except for a party's payment obligations under this Agreement, any delay in performance by either party under this Agreement will not be considered a breach of this Agreement and will be excused to the extent caused by any occurrence that is beyond the control of such party if such occurrence directly impairs such party's ability to perform and is in the nature of earthquakes, famines, epidemics and other natural disasters or acts of God, war, terrorism, riots or civil unrest; provided, however, that a party unable to perform because of such events gives prompt notice to the other party and uses its reasonable efforts to mitigate the effects of such causes.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither party's financial condition or inability to pay will be a basis for excusing performance of any of that party's obligations pursuant to this Agreement.
 
12.5
Producing Brewer/Product Label.
 
Brewer will be responsible for preparing a final label form and requesting and obtaining a Certificate of Label approval ("COLA") from the Tax and Trade Bureau.  Additionally, Brewer will be responsible for requesting and obtaining any and all requisite approvals from the requisite authorities in states where Brewer's products are distributed in MicroStar Kegs.  Copies of Certificates or other evidence of Federal and State label approval, as applicable, shall be furnished to MicroStar upon request.  Brewer shall ensure that the producing brewer/product identification materials are attached or affixed in a manner that completely covers or replaces any prior producer or brewer designation and expressly agrees not to ship its products in any Kegs which reflect the label of a prior producer/brewer utilizing such Keg.

 
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12.6
Exclusivity of Arrangements.
 
During the term of the Agreement, Brewer shall not utilize the services of any company engaged in performing the same or substantially similar services to those of MicroStar under this Agreement.  Without limitation of the foregoing, Brewer agrees that during the term of this Agreement, Brewer shall not conclude or enter into any agreement or understanding with any third-party regarding the purchase, lease or licensing of any kegs (whether of the Sankey type or otherwise) for use in Brewer's business without written consent from MicroStar.
 
12.7
Choice of Law; Continental US Operations.
 
This Agreement and the performance hereof shall be construed in accordance with, and governed by the internal laws of the state of Colorado without giving effect to any conflicts of laws, principles that require the application of the law of a different jurisdiction.  Brewer agrees not to transport the MicroStar Kegs to be furnished hereunder to any location outside the contiguous forty-eight states of the United States of America, unless specific written approval is given by MicroStar in advance.
 
12.8
Use of Pallets.
 
MicroStar and Brewer acknowledge that certain shipments of MicroStar Kegs to and from Wholesalers may be required to be made on wooden pallets.  All pallets utilized to transport the MicroStar Kegs covered by this Agreement shall have standard dimensions of 40" x 48", and if required to be supplied by MicroStar shall be charged to Brewer at a standard charge of seven dollars ($7.00) per pallet.  MicroStar will either provide a credit to or pay Wholesalers who furnish pallets for transportation of MicroStar Kegs at the rate of $7.00 per pallet, if the pallets are in good condition and can sufficiently and safely support full MicroStar Kegs.
 
12.9
Notices.
 
Notice and communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and any communication hereunder shall be deemed to be duly made if actually delivered, transmitted by facsimile, or mailed, prepaid to the parties as follows:
 
MicroStar Keg Management, L.L.C.
7400 East Orchard Rd., Ste. 200
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Attention:  Lauri Honea
FAX (303) 843-0061
E-mail:  lhonea@microstarkegs.com
Mendocino Brewing Company
1601 Airport Road
Ukiah, CA 95482
Attention:  Yashpal Singh
FAX:  (707)463-2465
E-mail:  

A party may change its address for purposes of this Section 11.10 by giving the other party written notice of the new address in the manner set forth above.

 
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12.10
Captions.
 
The headings and captions in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be considered a part of or affect the construction or interpretation of any provision of this Agreement.
 
12.11
Exhibits.
 
All Exhibits attached to or referred to in this Agreement are incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement.
 
12.12
Waiver.
 
All waivers must be in writing.  Any waiver or failure to enforce a provision of this Agreement on one occasion will not be deemed to be a waiver of any other provision or such provision on any other occasion.
 
12.13
Severability.
 
If any provision of this Agreement is unenforceable, such provision will be deemed changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
 
12.14
Change of Control.
 
Should the Brewer experience a Change of Control, MicroStar at its sole discretion may: (i) agree to continue operating under this Agreement, or (ii) may terminate the Agreement upon providing written notice to Brewer within 45 days of the effective date of the Change of Control.  Such continuation must be confirmed in writing after notice of the Change of Control is received.
 
12.15
Assignment.
 
Brewer will not assign or transfer, by operation of law or otherwise, any right or interest under this Agreement or delegate any of its duties under this Agreement to any third party without the prior written consent of MicroStar.  Brewer will be responsible to MicroStar for all work performed by Brewer's subcontractors including, without limitation, Wholesalers at any tier.  Any attempted assignment or transfer in violation of the foregoing will be void.
 
12.16
Entire Agreement.
 
This Agreement and any exhibits attached to this Agreement constitute the final and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter thereof and may not be modified or rescinded except by a writing signed by the Brewer and MicroStar.  Estimates or forecasts furnished by MicroStar will not constitute commitments.  The provisions of this Agreement supersede all contemporaneous oral agreements and all prior oral and written communications and understandings of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.

 
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12.17
Counterparts.
 
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which will constitute an original, but all of which together will constitute the same instrument.
 
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THIS AGREEMENT is executed on the date set forth below each party's respective signature.
 
MICROSTAR KEG MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.
 
MENDOCINO BREWING COMPANY
     
By:
   
By:
 
         
Name:
   
Name:
 
         
Title:
   
Title:
 
         
Date:
   
Date:
 

 
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EXHIBIT "A"
 
Delivery Location:
 
1601 Airport Road
Ukiah, CA 95482

 
A-1

 

EXHIBIT "B-1"
 
TO ONE-SIXTH AND ONE-HALF BARREL
KEG MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
 
LIST OF xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx
 
xxx xxx xxx x
 
xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx x
xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx

 
B-1

 

EXHIBIT "B-2" TO ONE-SIXTH AND ONE-HALF BARREL
KEG MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
 
LIST OF xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx
 
xxx xxx xxx x
 
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B-2

 

EXHIBIT "B-3" TO ONE-SIXTH AND ONE-HALF BARREL
KEG MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
 
LIST OF xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx
 
xxx xxx x
 
xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx
 
xxx xxx xxx x
 
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B-3

 

EXHIBIT "B-4" TO ONE-SIXTH AND ONE-HALF BARREL
KEG MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
 
LIST OF xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx
 
xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx

 
B-4

 

EXHIBIT "B-5" TO ONE-SIXTH AND ONE-HALF BARREL
KEG MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
 
LIST OF xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx x
 
xxx xxx
 
xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xx

 
B-5

 

EXHIBIT "C" TO ONE-HALF AND ONE-SIXTH BARREL
KEG MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
 
MINERAL WASHING/STERILIZING SEQUENCE (STEAM)
 
WASH HEAD
 
   
Purge out ullage beer with air until clear.
3 sec.
Pre-rinse Keg with fresh or recovered water.
8 sec.
Purge out ore-rinse water with air.
5 sec.
Hot caustic or acid wash.
12 sec.
Low flow hot caustic or acid wash
12 sec.
Purge out hot caustic or acid to recovery tank with air.
6 sec.
Final rinse Keg with hot water.
12 sec.
Low flow hot water rinse.
12 sec.
Purge out hot water rinse with steam.
18 sec.
Pressurize to 20 p.s.i.g. with steam.
1 sec.
Release pressure from process head.
1 sec.
   
STERILIZE HOLD STATION
 
   
Steam
60 sec.
   
RACKING HEAD
 
   
Steam conn. head and Keg neck.
5 sec.
Steam pressure release from Keg.
5 sec.
Gas purge Keg.
8 sec.
Counter pressurize to 20 p.s.i.g.
2 sec.
Product fill.
50 sec.
Spear out.
1 sec.
Water scavenge and/or gas scavenge.
5 sec.

 
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EXHIBIT "C" TO ONE-HALF AND ONE-SIXTH BARREL
KEG MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
 
MINERAL WASHING/SANITIZING SEQUENCE (OXIME*)
 
WASH HEAD
 
   
Purge out ullage beer with air until clear.
3 sec.
Pre-rinse Keg with Oxime water.
8 sec.
Purge out Oxime water with air.
5 sec.
Hot caustic or acid wash.
12 sec.
Low flow hot caustic or acid wash
12 sec.
Purge out hot caustic or acid to recovery tank with air.
6 sec.
Final rinse Keg with Oxime water.
12 sec.
Low flow Oxime water rinse.
12 sec.
Oxime water fill.
18 sec.
Spear out.
1 sec.
Purge head.
1 sec.
   
SANITIZE HOLD STATION
 
   
Oxime sanitize hold.
60 sec.
   
RACKING HEAD
 
   
Gas purge Oxime water from Keg.
10 sec.
Gas counter pressurize to 20 p.s.i.g.
2 sec.
Product fill.
50 sec.
Spear out.
1 sec.
Oxime water scavenge and/or gas scavenge
4 sec.
 
*Comparable chemical products generally recognized as suitable for the Keg cleaning process may be substituted for the Oxime product.

 
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EXHIBIT "C" TO ONE-HALF AND ONE-SIXTH BARREL
KEG MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
 
KEG PLANT
QUALITY CONTROL CHECKS
 
A.           DETERGENT TANK TITRATION
 
The detergent set, detergent tank(s), Quality Control checks should be made before starting and at least twice during each eight (8) hour operating shift. Adjust frequency to meet the Quality Control department "comfort level". The acid titration level (phosphoric) should be in the range of 0.25% to maximum of 0.4% v/v and alkali titration level (caustic) in the range of 1.5 to 2.0% v/v.
 
B.           KEG WATER CARRY-OVER AND TITRATION CHECKS
 
1)           After the Keg has completed the wash head(s) sequence(s), the Keg must be allowed to continue through the sterilizing sequence and then rejected (stopped) immediately prior to commencing the racking head(s) sequence(s). When the Keg is retrieved at the discharge end of the machine, the Keg can be cooled down by placing a cold water hose over the outer surfaces (if steam is used). A Quality Control Keg coupler or funnel coupler (with the C02 and beer check valves removed) is then used to tap the Keg. The Keg must be inverted to remove the contents via the C02 port of the coupler by allowing the Keg to drain or forcing the contents out with air or C02. The condensate or rinse residuals in a 50 liter or 1/2 half barrel Keg normally measures between 40 to 80 ml.. A limit of 100 ml. should be set as a maximum allowable limit. If the levels are in excess of these amounts then the machine operation must be checked together with that of the steam quality and relevant steam main condensate traps.
 
2)           The condensate obtained from the Keg can be titrated to ensure that there is no acid and/or alkali carry-over from the wash heads.
 
NOTE 1: For this check the pH. of the condensate should be a known factor if steam is used for purging.
 
NOTE 2: This check should be carried out once a day for each machine lane and then reduced to the Quality Control department "comfort level".
 
3) Another Keg is used to do a similar check after it has been allowed to complete the sequences through the racker head(s) up to the point of immediately prior to commencing the beer filling sequence. Reject the Keg prior to starting the beer filling sequence and remove the conveyor after discharging from the machine. When checking for the quantity of condensate present in the Keg, it should be less than 15 ml.
 
NOTE:  This check should be carried out once a day for each machine lane and then reduced to the Quality Control department "comfort level".

 
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EXHIBIT "C" TO ONE-HALF AND ONE-SIXTH BARREL
KEG MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
 
C.           MICROBIOLOGICAL CHECKS TO THE KEG
 
Introduce a liter of sterile liquid, (preferably beer), into a Keg having completed the sequence as described in Procedure 3) above, via a sterilized Keg valve and "funnel" coupler. This allows the Keg to be checked for microbial integrity by removing 250 ml. of the sterile liquid into a sterile flask. Split the sample into two, 100 ml. samples via Millipore type membranes, plate and incubate the membranes on agar suitable for aerobic and anaerobic organisms.
 
Methods of doing this vary slightly. The main objective, however, is to ensure that consistency in sampling is maintained, i.e. having introduced the sterile liquid into the Keg, each Keg should be rotated a set number of times to ensure all surfaces have been covered equally before it is extracted. A known quantity should always go into the Keg and a known quantity should always be extracted, filtered and plated.
 
NOTE 1: This procedure should be carried out at least once every two weeks.
 
NOTE: 2: Funnel couplers can be purchased via IDD to suit your Keg valve type.
 
D.           AFTER A C.I.P. SEQUENCE
 
After the C.I.P. sequence, the process mains, bright beer tank and racker connection head(s), can be swabbed and checked for visual cleanliness to ensure that the cleaning operation frequencies are effective and adequate.
 
NOTE: This should be carried out at least once a week.
 
E.           BEER STABILITY SAMPLING
 
Samples are taken from the bright beer tank and Keg at a frequency laid down by the brewery Quality Control department. A suitable stability test is to set aside a Keg of beer from the leg line after filling and "forcing" the contents by leaving the Keg in an environment of 70° F. (21 °C). Taste, odor and clarity tests can then be taken after 72 hours and at regular durations thereafter as desired to suit the Quality Control department's standards.
 
SUMMARY
 
It is possible to determine the following about the Keg machine function and cleaning procedures from the aforementioned.
 
1)           The wash water and detergent is being cleared from the Keg by the final C02 or steam purge sequence on the final wash head.
 
2)           The final rinse water on the final wash head is removing the detergent residual from the Keg.

 
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EXHIBIT "C" TO ONE-HALF AND ONE-SIXTH BARREL
KEG MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
 
3)           The C02 purge is removing the condensate trace from the Keg on the racker head prior to filling with beer.
 
4)           The microbial integrity, via steam sterilizing or Oxime (C102) sanitizing of the Keg is being achieved.
 
5)           The separate plant C.I.P. sequence is effective in removing all traces of beer protein and other residuals from the Keg plant connection head(s) and piping system(s).
 
6)           The cleanliness and microbial integrity is being maintained by the separate plant C.I.P. regime.

 
C-5

 

EXHIBIT "D" TO ONE-HALF AND ONE-SIXTH BARREL
KEG MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
 
Mendocino Brewing Company
1601 Airport Road
Ukiah, CA 95482
Attention: Yashpal Singh
 
RE: Keg Purchase Terms Pursuant to Section 9.2 of Keg Management Agreement
 
MicroStar Keg Management, L.L.C. ("MicroStar") and Mendocino Brewing Company ("Mendocino") are parties to a Keg Management Agreement dated effective September 1st , 2009. Kegs determined to be the Keg Purchase Quantity will be priced at the net book value plus 15% ("NBV") of the keg. The following table specifies the prices at which individual Kegs are to be valued for purchase by Mendocino pursuant to Section 9.2 of the Keg Management Agreement:
 
 
AGE OF KEGS (YEARS)
 
VALUE
 
HALF BARREL
 
ONE-SIXTH BARREL
0 TO 1.0
 
NBV
 
NBV
1.1 to 2.0
 
NBV
 
NBV
2.1 to 3.0
 
NBV
 
NBV
3.1 to 4.0
 
NBV
 
NBV
4.1 to 5.0
 
NBV
 
NBV
5.1 to 6.0
 
NBV
 
NBV
6.1 to 7.0
 
NBV
 
NBV
7.1 to 8.0
 
NBV
 
NBV
8.1 to 9.0
 
NBV
 
NBV
9.1 to 10.0
 
NBV
 
NBV
10.1 to 11.0
 
NBV
 
NBV
11.1 to 12.0
 
NBV
 
NBV
12.1 to 13.0
 
NBV
 
NBV
13.1 to 14.0
 
NBV
 
NBV
14.1 to 15.0
 
NBV
 
NBV
Over 15.0
 
TBD
 
TBD
 
The specified values are subject to verification by Mendocino of each Keg's condition at time of purchase as being in good working order without unusual or excessive wear and/or unusual or excessive body, neck, valve or chimb damage. Mendocino may refuse to purchase any Keg that does not conform to the above conditions.

 
D-1

 

The Kegs to be purchased pursuant to Section 11.6 shall be such Kegs as are then currently available for disposition by MicroStar Keg Management, L.L.C. and it is understood by the parties hereto that the age of the Kegs which may then be available cannot presently be ascertained. The requisite quantities of Kegs shall be delivered monthly in prorated portions by MicroStar Keg Management, L.L.C. to Mendocino over an approximate three (3) month period. After confirmation of delivery of conforming Kegs, a Bill of Sale will be delivered assigning title to Mendocino free and clear of any lien or security interest and Mendocino shall contemporaneously remit payment for all Kegs so purchased.
 
This joint memorandum shall serve to confirm that the foregoing valuations shall apply in the case of a purchase right/obligation accruing upon termination.

 
D-2

 

EXHIBIT "E"
 
BILL OF SALE

Not applicable.

 
E-1

 

EXHIBIT "F"
 
FORM OF LETTER
 
MicroStar
KEG MANAGEMENT

Re: MicroStar Keg Management Program
 
Dear Warehouse Manager:
 
MicroStar is the owner and provider of stainless steel kegs for brewery draft products.  The purpose of this letter and enclosed material is to introduce ourselves to you and to describe the processes and requirements we use to create maximum efficiencies and profitability for wholesalers and brewers alike.
 
Breweries utilize the MicroStar keg management program because it provides numerous benefits that allow them to focus on the marketing and sale of their products and eliminates their need to track and retrieve kegs.  Wholesalers can realize the following benefits:
 
 
The wholesaler only has to coordinate empty keg pickup with one entity (MicroStar) instead of each brewer, thereby reducing your administrative requirements.
 
 
All empty MicroStar kegs, regardless of brewer, can be stored together while awaiting shipment by MicroStar, thereby reducing the square footage of warehouse space that you need to allocate to empty kegs.
 
 
Because MicroStar has brewers located in close proximity to your warehouse, we are able to more rapidly assemble and transport empty kegs, providing you with the more frequent return of your keg deposits and warehouse space.
 
The keg deposit charge and refund for each MicroStar keg is $xxx xxx x, invoiced by MicroStar.
 
 
Widmer Brothers Brewing utilizes MicroStar kegs, however, the deposits for these kegs are charged and refunded by Widmer.  It is important to indicate on the keg shipping forms, (enclosed), the number of Widmer kegs you are returning.  MicroStar will issue credits to Widmer up to the number of kegs our records indicate have been shipped from Widmer.
 
MicroStar's assets are our kegs.  We request each wholesaler provide us with certain information on a regular basis, as described in the enclosed material.  Please discuss this information with all appropriate people involved, including dock loaders.

 
F-1

 

EXHIBIT "F"
 
FORM OF LETTER
 
We are always available to discuss any aspect of our program and to evaluate any method for improving our system.  Please review the enclosed list of contact people to determine who to contact.  We look forward to a mutually beneficial, long term relationship with you.
 
Ann Watkin
Billing Manager
303-468-9496

7400 East Orchard Road, Suite 200
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
United States
Phone Number: 303.220.7777
Fax Number: 303.843.0061
Toll Free: 800.245.2200
www.microstarkegs.com
   

 
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CERTIFICATIONS
 
I, Yashpal Singh, certify that:
 
 
1.
I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Mendocino Brewing Company, Inc.;
 
 
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
 
 
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
 
 
4.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
 
 
a.
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
 
 
b.
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
 
 
c.
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
 
d.
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
 
 
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
 
 
a.
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
 
 
b.
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
 
Date:  November 14, 2009
 
/s/  Yashpal Singh
 
Yashpal Singh,
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 

 
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CERTIFICATIONS
 
I, Mahadevan Narayanan, certify that:
 
 
1.
I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Mendocino Brewing Company, Inc.;
 
 
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
 
 
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
 
 
4.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
 
 
a.
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
 
 
b.
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
 
 
c.
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
 
d.
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
 
 
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
 
 
a.
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
 
 
b.
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
 
Date:  November 14, 2009
 
/s/ Mahadevan Narayanan
 
Mahadevan Narayanan,
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
 

 
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CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE,
SECTION 1350
 
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Mendocino Brewing Company, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Yashpal Singh, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
 
 
(1)
The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
 
 
(2)
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
 
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
 
Date:  November 14, 2009
 
/s/ Yashpal Singh
Name:  Yashpal Singh
Title: Chief Executive Officer
 

EX-32.2 6 v166278_ex32-2.htm
 
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE,
SECTION 1350
 
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Mendocino Brewing Company, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Mahadevan Narayanan, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
 
 
(1)
The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
 
 
(2)
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
 
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
 
Date:  November 14, 2009
 
/s/ Mahadevan Narayanan
Name:  Mahadevan Narayanan
Title:  Chief Financial Officer
 

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