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Related-Party Transactions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Related-Party Transactions Disclosure [Abstract] 
Related Parties Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
9.           Related-Party Transactions
 
We and our subsidiaries have entered into or amended several agreements with affiliated and related entities. Among these were a Distribution Agreement between UBIUK and KBEL; a Trademark Licensing Agreement between MBC and Kingfisher of America, Inc.; and a License Agreement between UBIUK and United Breweries Limited (UB). KBEL is a party to a brewing agreement and a loan agreement with Shepherd Neame. Additional information about these transactions may be found in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.
 
The following table reflects the value of the transactions during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, and the balances outstanding as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.
 
TRANSACTIONS
 
2011
   
2010
 
Sales to Shepherd Neame
  $ 3,989,300     $ 4,505,500  
Purchases from Shepherd Neame
  $ 12,837,800     $ 10,959,600  
Expense reimbursement to Shepherd Neame
  $ 849,800     $ 678,500  
Interest expense related to UBA convertible notes
  $ 68,000     $ 68,000  
 
ACCOUNT BALANCES
 
Sept 30, 2011
   
Dec 31, 2010
 
Accounts payable to Shepherd Neame
  $ 4,039,500     $ 4,248,600  
Accounts payable to UB
  $ 63,100     $ 87,500  
Accounts receivable from Shepherd Neame
  $ 368,000     $ 276,200