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| Cost and Equity Method Investments Disclosure [Text Block] | NOTE 4 EQUITY INVESTMENT Investment in DP Castle Partners, LLC In August 2010, CB-USA formed DP Castle Partners, LLC (“DPCP”) with Drink Pie, LLC to manage the manufacturing and marketing of Travis Hasse’s Original Apple Pie Liqueur, Cherry Pie Liqueur and any future line extensions of the brand. DPCP has the exclusive global rights to produce and market Travis Hasse’s Original Pie Liqueurs and CB-USA has the global distribution rights for this brand. DPCP pays a per case royalty fee to Drink Pie, LLC under a licensing agreement. CB-USA purchases the finished product from DPCP at a pre-determined margin and then uses its existing infrastructure, sales force and distributor network to sell the product and promote the brands. Finished goods are sold to CB-USA FOB Production and CB-USA bears the risk of loss on both inventory and third-party receivables. Revenues and cost of sales are recorded at their respective gross amounts on the books and records of CB-USA. For the years ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, CB-USA purchased $867,280 and $741,830, respectively, in finished goods from DPCP under the distribution agreement. As of March 31, 2013, DPCP was indebted to CB-USA in the amount of $268,598, which is included in due from shareholders and affiliates on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. As of March 31, 2012, CB-USA was indebted to DPCP in the amount of $28,469, which is included in due to shareholders and affiliates on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. At March 31, 2013, CB-USA owned 20% of the DPCP and, under the terms of the agreement, will increase its stake in DPCP based on achieving case sale targets. The Company has accounted for this investment under the equity method of accounting. This investment balance was $116,700 and $130,850 at March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. |