[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.