[LETTERHEAD OF ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO.] September 12, 1996 The Directors American Craft Brewing International Limited 1 Galleria Boulevard (Suite 912) Metairie, Louisiana 70001 United States of America Dear Sirs, As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our report dated July 30, 1996 included in American Craft Brewing International Limited's Form S-1 (File No. 333-6033) dated September 12, 1996 and to all references to our Firm included in this registration statement. Very truly yours, /s/ Arthur Andersen & Co.