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Brewery Acquisitions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
0 Months Ended
Aug. 26, 2013
Jan. 04, 2012
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Business acquisition, preliminary aggregate purchase price $ 2.9us-gaap_BusinessCombinationConsiderationTransferred1  
Southern California Brewing Company, Inc. | Aggregate    
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Business acquisition, preliminary aggregate purchase price   $ 1.9us-gaap_BusinessCombinationConsiderationTransferred1
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