============================================================
              SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                    Washington, D.C. 20549

                   _________________________

                         FORM 10-QSB
                   _________________________

 Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
                Securities Exchange Act of 1934

            For the Quarter Ended June 30, 1997

              Commission File Number  33-81536-LA

                       Aviator Ales, INC.

        (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

        Delaware                         33-0606860
 (State or other jurisdiction of     (I.R.S. Employer
 incorporation or organization)    Identification Number)

                 _______________________________

                     14316 NE 203rd Street
                  Woodinville, Washington  980724
                          (206) 487-0717

      (Address, including Zip code, and telephone number,
    including area code, of registrant's principal executive
                              offices)

____________________________________________________________

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.      
                                 [ X] YES         [  ] NO

Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format       
                                 [  ] YES         [X] NO

      Number of shares of common stock outstanding as of 
                        June 30, 1997:

                5,331,775 shares, $.001 par value
============================================================
                        AVIATOR ALES, INC.


                       INDEX TO FORM 10-QSB

============================================================
Part I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The information included herein is unaudited.  However, such 
information reflects all adjustments (consisting solely of 
normal, recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of 
the Company's management, necessary for a fair presentation 
of the results of operations for the interim periods.  The 
interim financial information and notes thereto should be 
read in conjunction with the Company's latest annual report 
on Form 10-KSB/A.  The results of operations for the six 
months ended June 30, 1997 are not necessarily indicative of 
results to be expected for the entire year.


Item 1 -- Financial Statements

Balance Sheet - June 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996. . . 

Statement of Operations - Three Months Ended and Six 
Months Ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 . . . . . .  . . . . 

Statement of Cash Flows - Three Months Ended and Six 
Months Ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 . . . .. . . . . . . 


Notes to Financial Statements. . . . . . . . . .. . . . .

Item 2 -- Management's Discussion and Analysis of 
   Financial Condition and Results of Operations . .  . .

Part II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6 -- Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K . . . . . . . .

Signatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .



Item 1 -- Financial Statements




                                    AVIATOR ALES, INC.
                               (A Development Stage Company)

                                     Balance Sheet

                                                                  
                                                    June 30,
                                                     1997                December 31,
ASSETS                                           (unaudited)                 1996
                                                -------------            ------------
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents                       $          -             $    19,218 
Accounts receivable                                  147,236                  61,529 
Inventories                                          249,797                 326,178 
Marketing supplies                                    37,317                       - 
Other current assets, net                             14,060                       - 
                                               -------------             ------------
Total current assets                                 448,410                 406,925 

Property and equipment, net                        2,197,001               2,258,392 
                                               -------------             ------------
Total assets                                   $   2,645,411             $ 2,665,317 
                                               ==============            ============

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
Current portion of capital lease obligation    $       4,058             $     4,058 
Accounts payable                                     641,118                 607,570 
Accrued liabilities                                   63,865                  44,516 
Container deposits                                    22,019                  15,583 
Payable to parent and affiliated companies, 
  net                                              1,074,576                 881,012 
                                               -------------             ------------
Total current liabilities                          1,805,636               1,552,739 

Mortgage note payable and capital lease 
  obligation                                          55,573                  57,664 
Deferred rent                                         87,102                  70,103 
                                               -------------             ------------
Total liabilities                                  1,948,311               1,680,506 

Commitments

Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $.001 par value - 10,000,000 
  shares authorized, 5,331,775 and 5,331,775 
  shares outstanding                                   5,332                   5,332 
Additional paid-in capital                          2,582,553              2,582,553 
Deficit accumulated during the development 
  stage                                            (1,890,785)            (1,603,074)
                                               -------------             ------------
Total shareholders' equity                            697,100                984,811 

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity     $    2,645,411            $ 2,665,317 
                                               ===============           ============



                                  AVIATOR ALES, INC.
                             (A Development Stage Company)

                               Statement of Operations
                                     (unaudited)

[CAPTION]

                                 Three Months Ended June 30,  Six Months Ended June 30,
                                                                 
                                      1997          1996          1997           1996
                                   ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
Gross sales                        $ 291,501     $ 472,136     $ 590,133     $ 746,241 
Less: excise taxes                    19,024        22,611        34,509        37,966 
                                   ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
Net Sales                            272,477       449,525       555,624       708,275 

Cost of sales                        308,018       495,225       606,774       824,865 
                                   ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
Gross deficit                        (35,541)      (45,700)      (51,150)     (116,590)

Selling, general and 
  administrative expenses            147,272       188,327       238,819       345,346 
                                   ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
Loss from operations                (182,813)     (234,027)     (289,969)     (461,936)

Other income (expense):
Other income (expense)                 6,273           360         6,067         2,292 
Interest expense                      (1,760)       (1,125)       (3,809)       (2,250)
                                   ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
                                       4,513          (765)        2,258            42 

Net loss                           $(178,300)    $(234,792)    $(287,711)    $(461,894)
                                   ==========    ==========    ==========    ==========
Net loss per common share          $   (0.03)    $   (0.04)    $   (0.05)    $   (0.08)
                                   ==========    ==========    ==========    ==========
Weighted average number of
common shares outstanding          5,331,775     5,330,275     5,331,775     6,040,259 
                                   ==========    ==========    ==========    ==========



                                     AVIATOR ALES, INC.
                               (A Development Stage Company)

                                 Statement of Cash Flows
                                      (Unaudited)

[CAPTION]

                                                     Six Months Ended June 30,
                                                                  
                                                   1997                      1996
                                               -------------             -------------
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss $                                     $   (287,711)             $   (461,894)
Reconciliation of net loss to net cash 
 used for operating activities:
   Depreciation and amortization                     79,029                    77,458 
   Deferred rent                                     16,999                    16,999 
   Changes in assets and liabilities:
     Accounts receivable                            (85,707)                 (176,577)
     Inventories                                     76,381                   (41,211)
     Marketing supplies                             (37,317)                      -   
     Other current assets                           (14,060)                   17,447 
     Other non-current assets                           -                       1,065 
     Accounts payable                                33,548                   186,356 
     Accrued liabilities                             19,349                    35,775 
     Container deposits                               6,436                       -   
                                               -------------             -------------
Net cash used for operating activities             (193,053)                 (344,582)

Cash flows from investing activities:
  Purchases of property and equipment               (17,638)                 (225,774)
  Sale of asset                                         -                      55,000 
                                               -------------             -------------
Net cash used for investing activities              (17,638)                 (170,774)

Cash flows from financing activities:
  Payment on long-term debt                          (2,091)                      -   
  Advances from affiliated company                  193,564                   384,778 
  Deferred stock offering costs                          -                    (68,006)
                                               -------------             -------------
Net cash provided by financing activities           191,473                   316,772 
                                              -------------              -------------
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents           (19,218)                 (198,584)

Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period                                  19,218                   226,401 
                                               -------------             -------------
End of period $                                        -                 $     27,817 
                                               =============             =============



BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The Company's financial statements enclosed herein are unaudited and, 
because of the seasonal nature of the business and the varying schedule 
of its special sales efforts, these results are not necessarily 
indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year.  In the 
opinion of management, the interim financial statements reflect all 
adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring items which are 
necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the periods 
presented.  The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in 
accordance with GAAP and SEC guidelines applicable to interim financial 
information which require management to make certain estimates and 
assumptions.  These estimates and assumptions affect the reported 
amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets 
and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, and the 
reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period.  Actual 
results could differ from those estimates.  The accompanying financial 
statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the 
financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual 
Report on Form 10-KSB/A.

The Company is a development stage company established to produce and 
sell hand-crafted ales in the State of California.  From the date 
inception (February 14, 1994) trough June 30, 1997, the Company's 
efforts have been directed primarily toward organizing and issue a 
public offering of shares of its common stock, building and equipping 
its brewery, and developing a marketable beer.

The accompanying financial statement have been prepared assuming the 
Company will continue as a going concern.  The Company is a development 
stage company which has a limited and unprofitable operating history, 
has negative working capital of $1,357,226 and has limited access to 
capital to fund future operations.  There can be no assurance that the 
Company will produce and sell its products on a profitable basis to 
sustain operations.  Such factors, among other, raise substantial doubt 
as to the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.

In light of significant losses and negative working capital the Company 
has developed and is implementing plans for the continuation of the 
business.  In particular, the Company has taken steps to:  (i) reduce or 
eliminate cooperative brewing arrangements which proved to be 
inefficient and costly;  (ii) eliminate national roll-out programs in 
favor of stepped-up regional sales and marketing efforts; (iii) 
negotiate with past due creditors which could involve extended terms and 
payment plans; (iv) hire and retain high-quality employees familiar with 
the brewing industry, (v) use available bridge loans from a proposed 
investor (see Proposed Merger note) to fund operations until new 
strategies result in positive cash flows and improved profitability, 
and; (vi) use proceeds from the disposition of duplicative and/or under 
utilized assets created by the proposed merger.  Management believes 
these plans will result in the Company sustaining operations as a going 
concern for the next 12 months.

As part of the plan, the Company entered into an investment agreement to 
be merged with other affiliated companies and convert its stock into 
shares of a new publicly traded entity as discussed in the Proposed 
Merger note.

Inventories

Inventories consist of the following:

                               June 30,          December 31
                                1997                1996    
                              -----------        -----------
Raw Materials                 $  134,220         $  180,145 
Work-in-process                   41,489             35,414 
Finished goods                    47,063             72,186 
Retail inventory                  27,025             38,433 
                              -----------        -----------
                              $  249,797          $ 326,178 
                              ===========        ===========

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment consists of the following:

                               June 30,          December 31
                                1997                1996    
                              -----------        -----------
Leasehold improvements        $  695,486         $  695,486 
Equipment                      1,727,067          1,708,998 
Office furniture and equipment    35,970             36,400 
                              -----------        -----------
                              $2,458,523         $2,440,884 
Less accumulated depreciation   (261,522)          (182,492)
                              -----------        -----------
                              $2,197,001         $2,258,392 
                              ===========        ===========

Shareholders' Equity

The Company is authorized to issue 10 million shares of its common 
stock.  Each share of common stock entitles the holder to one vote.  At 
its discretion, the Board of Directors may declare dividends on share of 
common stock, although the Board does not anticipate paying dividends in 
the foreseeable future.  In February 1994, the Company received $100,000 
from WVI in exchange for 4,845,455 shares of unregistered common stock.  
In March 1996, 2,129,871 of those shares were contributed back to the 
Company for no consideration and subsequently retired.

Net Loss Per Share

Net loss per common share is calculated based on the 
weighted average number of common shares and common share 
equivalents outstanding.  Outstanding options to purchase 
shares of the Company's common shares have not been included 
in the calculations as their effect would be anti-dilutive.

Stock Incentive and Stock Grant Plans

During 1994, the Board of Directors established a pool of 250,000 shares 
of the Company's common stock for a stock incentive plan for issuance to 
employees, directors and consultants of the Company pursuant to the 
exercise of stock options granted under the plan or stock grants or 
stock sales.  Administration of the plan, including determination of the 
number of shares to be issued, the term of exercise of any option, the 
option exercise price, and type of options to be granted, lies with the 
Board of Directors or a duly authorized committee of the Board of 
Directors.

As of June 30, 1997, options for a total of 138,000 shares have been 
awarded, net of cancellations.  Options have vesting periods ranging 
from five years to ten years.

No compensation expense has been recorded as a result of granting any of 
the options as all such options were granted with an exercise price 
equal to the market price on the date of grant.  

Options granted by the Company are expected to be converted to options 
of the new company expected to be formed in the consolidation of the 
Company and its affiliates at the same conversion rate as the conversion 
of common stock discussed in the Pending Consolidation note.

Income Taxes

No benefit for income taxes was recognized for the six months or three 
months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 in the accompanying statement of 
operations as there can be no assurance that the Company will generate 
taxable income in the future against which such benefits could be 
realized. 

At June 30, 1997, the Company had a net operating loss carryforward 
aggregating approximately $2 million for federal income tax purposes, 
which may be used to offset future taxable income, if any.  The annual 
utilization of this carryforward may be limited if the Company undergoes 
the ownership change anticipated by management (see Proposed Merger 
note) or fails to meet continuity of business requirements defined by 
the Internal Revenue Code.  The Company's net operating loss 
carryforwards beginning expiring in 2010.

Related Parties

Nature of related parties
The Company's president, Jim Bernau, partially owns and controls 
Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVV), a winery in Oregon, Willamette Valley 
Inc. (WVI) and Nor'Wester Brewing Company, Inc.(Nor'Wester), a 
microbrewery in Oregon.  Additionally, Mr. Bernau is the president of 
each of the following subsidiaries of WVI: Aviator Ales, Inc. (AAI); 
Mile High Brewing Company (MHBC); Bayhawk Ales, Inc. (BAI); and North 
Country Brewing Company, Inc. (NCBCI); development stage companies 
located in Washington, Colorado and California, respectively.  As a 
result of certain arrangements between the Company and its affiliates, 
as well as Mr. Bernau's positions with and/or ownership interests in 
each of these companies, inherent conflicts of interest exist with 
respect to the pricing of services, the sharing of resources and 
allocation of the Mr. Bernau's time.

Related Party Transactions

The Company purchased management and administrative services from WVI at 
a total cost of $28,192 and $26,275 for the three months ended June 30, 
1997 and 1996, respectively.  WVI contracts for certain of these 
services under a general services agreement between WVI and Nor'Wester.

Strategic Alliance and Cooperative Brewing Agreements The Company has 
entered into a Strategic Alliance (the "Alliance") with BAI, Nor'Wester, 
MHBC, NCBCI, and WVI.  Nor'Wester, AAI, MHBC, and BAI are individually 
referred to as a "Cooperative Brewer."  The purpose of the Alliance is 
to promote and support the growth of all of the Alliance members by 
increasing production at each Cooperative Brewer's facility and 
supporting the entry of Nor'Wester products into new markets.  To 
achieve this goal, each Cooperative Brewer agreed to cooperatively brew 
Nor'Wester's products, and to support the entry of these products into 
new markets by facilitating Nor'Wester's access to the Cooperative 
Brewer's network of distributors.  During January, 1997, AAI and MHBC 
ceased cooperative brewing of Nor'Wester beers.

As a result of the administrative services purchased and loans provided 
by WVI and the loan received from Nor'Wester, the Company has advances 
and loans payable to affiliates of $1,074,576 at June 30, 1997.  Because 
management expects these advances and loan will eventually be eliminated 
when the proposed merger occurs, as discussed in the Proposed Merger 
note, these advances have been classified as current payables to 
affiliates at June 30, 1997.

Commitments

The Company has entered into a twenty-year operating lease arrangement 
with optional renewal terms for its production facility in Woodinville, 
Washington.  Annual payments under the lease are $117,000 (totaling 
approximately $2,665,000 over the term of the lease), plus common area 
charges.

Proposed Merger and Investment by UBA

In light of lower than anticipated 1996 operating results, lower than 
anticipated first quarter 1997 sales and other operating results and 
adverse conditions within the craft beer industry in general, 
representatives of UBA and management and the investment bankers of the 
affiliated companies renegotiated the terms of the original UBA 
investment discussed in Form 10KSB/A for the year ended 1996 and Form 
10QSB/A for the quarter ended March 31, 1997.  The renegotiation 
reflects a significantly lower valuation for the affiliate companies, a 
reduction in the total amount of cash to be invested by UBA to $5.5 
million and a reduction of UBA's percentage ownership position in UCB to 
40% following consolidation.  The Company and its affiliates 
(Nor'Wester, WVI, AAI and MHB) entered into an investment agreement with 
United Breweries of America, Inc. (UBA), an entity controlled by the UB 
Group of Bangalore, India.  The agreement provides for Nor'Wester, WVI, 
AAI, MHBC and BAI to merge into a company to be known as United Craft 
Brewers (UCB).  This proposed merger will result in the issuance of 
newly registered shares of UCB common stock in exchange for shares of 
Nor'Wester, WVI and its subsidiaries.  The merger and share exchange 
will require approval by the Boards of Directors and shareholders of 
each of the entities.  Following the merger, all shareholders in the 
Nor'Wester /WVI alliance will hold shares in UCB, a company which is 
intended to be listed for trading on the Nasdaq National Market system 
under the symbol ALES.  Shares of Nor'Wester, WVI, AAI, BAI, and MHB 
outstanding at the effective time of each merger (other than shares of 
Aviator common stock, Bayhawk common stock and Mile High common stock 
owned by WVI) will be converted into the right to receive 0.3333333, 
0.0785714, 0.0523809, 0.0785714 and 0.0523809 shares, respectively, of 
UCB common stock.

Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board("FASB") 
issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128 "Earnings Per 
Share" ("SFAS 128") and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 
129, "Disclosure of Information about Capital Structure" ("SFAS 
129")which are effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 
1997. The Company believes the implementation of these statements will 
not have a material effect on its results of operations or financial 
statement disclosures.

Subsequent Events

Final adoption of the Proposed Merger and Investment is subject to 
approval by shareholder vote scheduled to take place at the Company's 
annual shareholder meeting on August 25, 1997, shareholder approval by 
vote for each of the Company's affiliates (Nor'Wester, WVI, BAI and MHB) 
also scheduled to be held on August 25, 1997 and other closing 
conditions contained within the Investment Agreement.


Item 2 -- Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
          Condition and Results of Operations

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward-Looking Information

This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and 
Results of Operations and other sections of this Form 10-QSB contains 
forward-looking information within the meaning of the Private Securities 
Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  This forward-looking 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 such words and similar expressions are intended to 
identify such forward-looking information.  Therefore, 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, availability of financing for operations, successful 
performance of internal operations, impact of competition, changes in 
distributor relationship or performance, successful completion of the 
planned consolidation of the Affiliated Companies, and other risks 
detailed below as well as those discussed elsewhere in this Form 10-QSB.  
In addition, such statements could be affected by general industry and 
market conditions and growth rates, and general domestic economic 
conditions.  

Results of Operations

Three Months Ended June 30, 1997 Compared to Three Months 
Ended June 30, 1996

Gross Revenues

Gross revenues from beer and retail products totaled $291,501 for the 
quarter ended June 30, 1997 compared to gross revenues of $472,136 
during the same quarter in 1996, resulting in a 38% decline in gross 
revenues. The drop in gross revenues is primarily due to the elimination 
of brewing activity under the cooperative brewing agreement between the 
Company and Nor'Wester and fewer sales of its own products in its own 
beer markets.  The overall sales performance during the quarter ended 
June 1997 gives question to Aviator's ability to become self-sustaining 
in the near term.

Aviator's brewery currently has an annual production capacity of 57,000 
barrels.  Aviator sold 1,422 barrels and 2,870 barrels during the 
quarter ended June, 1997 and 1996 respectively. 

Excise Taxes

Excise taxes were $19,024 (7% of gross revenues) for the three months 
ended June 30, 1997 compared to $22,611 (5% of gross revenues) for the 
same period in 1996.

Cost of Revenues

Cost of goods sold totaled $308,018 (113% of net revenues) for the three 
months ended June 30, 1997 compared to $495,225 (110% percent of net 
revenues) for the three months ended June 30, 1996.  The cost of goods 
sold percentage continues to reflect the disproportionate cost of 
production for goods sold during a period when the facility was 
operating at less than its maximum designed capacity.

Selling, General and Administrative

Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses decreased to 
$147,272 (54% of net revenues) for the three months ended June 30, 1997 
from $188,327 (42% of net revenues) for the three months ended June 30, 
1996.  SG&A expenses reflect operating management and administrative 
services provided by Aviator's parent, WVI, as well as direct charges 
such as the general manager's salary and advertising expenses. The 
decrease in SG&A expenses is primarily attributable to implementation of 
expense controls and reduction of staff in an effort to minimize SG&A 
expenses.

Six Month Ended June 30, 1997 compared to Six Months Ended 
June 30, 1996

Gross Revenues

Gross revenues from beer and retail products totaled $590,133 for the 
year ended June 30, 1997 compared to gross revenues of $746,241 for the 
year ended June 30, 1996, resulting in a 21% decline in gross revenues.  
The drop in gross revenues is primarily due to the elimination of 
brewing activity under the cooperative brewing agreement between the 
Company and Nor'Wester and fewer sales of its own products in it's own 
beer markets.  The overall sales performance for the year ended June 
1997 gives question to Aviator's ability to become self-sustaining in 
the near term.

Aviator sold 7,656 barrels and 4,140 barrels during the six months ended 
June, 1997 and 1996 respectively.

Excise Taxes

Excise taxes were $34,509 (6% of gross revenues) for the six months 
ended June 30, 1997 compared to $37,966 (5% of gross revenues) for the 
same period in 1996.

Cost of Revenues

Cost of goods sold totaled $606,774 (110% of net revenues) for the six 
months ended June 30, 1997 compared to $824,865 (116% percent of net 
revenues) for the six months ended June 30, 1996.  The cost of goods 
sold percentage continues to reflect the disproportionate cost of 
production for goods sold during a period when the facility was 
operating at less than its maximum designed capacity.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses decreased to 
$238,819 (43% of net revenues) for the six months ended June 30, 1997 
from $345,346 (49% of net revenues) for the six months ended June 30, 
1996.  SG&A expenses reflect operating management and administrative 
services provided by Aviator's parent, WVI, as well as direct charges 
such as the general manager's salary and advertising expenses. The 
decrease in SG&A expenses is primarily attributable to implementation of 
expense controls and reduction of staff in an effort to minimize SG&A 
expenses.

Net Loss

Net loss was $287,711 for the six months ended June 30, 1997 from 
$461,894 for the six months ended June 30, 1996 as a result of the 
individual line items discussed above.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Aviator had cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 1997, December 31, 
1997 and June 30, 1996 of $0 and $19,218 and $27,817, respectively. 
Changes in cash and cash equivalents for the six months ended June 30, 
1997 primarily consisted of cash used in operating activities of 
$193,053, limited fixed asset purchases of $17,638 offset by borrowings 
from affiliates of $193,564.  Changes in cash and cash equivalents for 
the six months ended December 31, 1996 were due primarily to uses of 
cash in operations and purchases of brewing equipment offset by 
borrowings from affiliates.

Aviator's working capital deficit at June 30, 1997, December 31, 1996 
and June 30, 196 was $1,356,956, $1,145,814 and $262,671, respectively. 
Current ratios for the same periods were .25:1, .26:1 and .69:1, 
respectively. 

Accounts payable at June 30, 1997, December 31, 1996 and June 30, 1996 
was $641,118, $607,570 and $388,668, respectively.  At June 30, 1997, 
accounts payable amounts past due were $1,349,565.

At June 30, 1997, December 31, 1997 and June 30, 1996, Aviator had 
payables to WVI and to other affiliated companies of $1,074,576, 
$881,012 and $662,889.  The payables to affiliates consist primarily of 
advances by WVI and Nor'Wester to construct Aviator's brewery and 
support ongoing operations.  Management expects that the payables to 
affiliates will be eliminated upon completion of the Consolidation. 

Aviator requires significant capital to continue its operations. 
However, Aviator has very little capital resources, has insufficient 
operating results to obtain a bank line of credit and WVI, Aviator's 
parent, does not currently have adequate resources to support Aviator's 
operations. Aviator's management believes that current working capital 
together with projected income from operations is not sufficient to meet 
the cash needs of Aviator's operating subsidiaries through the end of 
1997. Aviator's independent accountants expressed substantial doubt as 
to Aviator's ability to continue as a going concern in their report on 
Aviator's 1996 consolidated financial statements. 

To address recent losses and the need for working capital, Aviator and 
its parent, WVI, have developed and are in the process of implementing 
plans designed to sustain operations until profitability is reached. In 
particular, Aviator has taken steps to: (i) implement a more focused 
marketing and sales plan designed to increase sales on a regional basis; 
(ii) significantly reduce or eliminate cooperative brewing arrangements 
with affiliates which proved to be inefficient and costly; (iii) 
negotiate with past-due creditors for extended terms and payment plans 
and to allow for the possibility of obtaining debt financing; (iv) hire 
and retain highly qualified employees familiar with the brewing 
industry; (v) use bridge loans from UBA to fund operations until the 
Investment closes; and (vi) sell duplicate and/or under utilized assets 
created by the Consolidation for cash. 

While management believes these plans will sustain Aviator's operations 
through June 30, 1998, no assurance can be given that these plans will 
provide the necessary revenue and profits to sustain Aviator's through 
that period. Aviator is highly dependent upon the receipt of additional 
amounts from UBA under the bridge loan and closing of the Investment.  
No assurance can be given that UBA will loan Aviator further amounts 
under the bridge loan or that the Investment will close.  If, for any 
reason, the Investment does not occur, alternative sources of debt 
financing and/or equity capital would have to be developed. There can be 
no assurance that such debt financing or capital will be available or, 
if available, under terms and conditions acceptable to Aviator. 
Aviator's inability to obtain additional capital would result in a 
material adverse effect on Aviator's business and results of operations. 

Furthermore, assuming the Investment closes, UCB will be dependent upon 
the receipt of additional debt or equity financing to sustain operations 
of the Company until revenues are sufficiently increased and costs 
controlled to enable them to achieve positive cash flow and 
profitability. No assurance can be given that additional debt or equity 
financing will be available on terms acceptable to UCB or at all. 
Failure to obtain additional financing would have a material adverse 
effect on the operations and financial condition of the Company.


PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION


Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.

   (a) Exhibits: None.

   (b) No reports were filed on Form 8-K during the quarter 
which this report is filed.


                            SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Security Exchange Act of 1934, the 
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the 
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


AVIATOR ALES, INC.



Date:   August 14, 1997  By _____________________
                            Dusty Wyant
                            General Manager



SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Security Exchange Act of 1934, the 
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the 
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


AVIATOR ALES, INC.




Date:  August 14, 1997     By /s/ Dusty Wyant
                        Dusty Wyant
                        General Manager