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Ordnance Brewing has begun expansion of its brewery located just off I-84 in Boardman Oregon. The expansion moves them from a 7 barrel system to a 4 vessel 50 barrel system raising annual production potential to more than 50,000 barrels annually. The increase in production sets the platform for expanding distribution and support of four core beers in six packs as well as a rotating set of limited edition brews in bottles by Spring of 2016.

Today, MillerCoors proudly unveils Henry’s Hard Soda, a new line of deliciously refreshing hard sodas made with real cane sugar. Crafted for beer and non-beer drinkers alike with 4.2 percent alcohol by volume, Henry’s puts a playful spin on familiar flavors with Henry’s Hard Ginger Ale and Henry’s Hard Orange Soda.

Two Roads Brewing Company’s hometown of Stratford, CT is known for playing a large part in aviation history. A mile from where the brewery stands, the world’s first helicopter took off one historic day in 1939 piloted by its designer and legendary aviation pioneer, Igor Sikorsky. His company, Sikorsky Aircraft is still making helicopters in Stratford to this day.

Dry Dock Brewing Company is releasing the final 2015 Signature Series beer, Cascara Imperial Stout, on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Canoe Room at North Dock at 2pm. This whiskey barrel-aged Signature Series beer has added cascara, the dried fruit of coffee berries.

MadTree Brewing has teamed up with renowned Cincinnati bean-to-bar craft chocolatier, Maverick Chocolate, to create Rubus Cacao. Rubus Cacao (pronounced “roo-bus kah-cow”) is a sweet chocolate stout with a slightly tart raspberry flavor, melding the two in perfect harmony. Located in Findlay Market, Maverick teamed up with MadTree to source cacao nibs from the Dominican Republic to create the rich chocolate flavor that envelopes your taste buds with each sip.

Named after a radical skiing and snowboarding maneuver, Alaskan Brewing Company’s newest Spring Seasonal Release, Hop Turn IPA offers a change in direction from the recent trends in West Coast IPAs. Meant as an alternative to the hop bitterness wars that have defined much of the current development in IPAs, Hop Turn seeks a more delicate taste experience influenced by legendary old-world beers.

M.I.A. Beer Company has announced expanded distribution plans, partnering with Cavalier Distributing as their distributor for Florida. Beginning January 4, Cavalier will distribute draught versions of M.I.A.’s flagship beers including Miami Weiss Hefeweizen, Mega Mix Pale Ale, Domino Pilsner, and Tourist Trappe Belgian Tripel, as well as seasonal and limited releases as they are available.

Far From the Tree is expanding its reach. The Salem-based cider house has announced a partnership with Massachusetts Beverage Alliance to accommodate its steady growth rate and ability to offer its products to consumers throughout the state.

Knee Deep Brewing Company of Auburn, CA. is licensed and will be selling beers in the state of Texas starting January 2016.

Self-distribution allows small breweries to build their business at their own pace and maintain direct relationships with the accounts that sell their beer. Ranger Creek has taken full advantage of this Texas beer law, which has allowed them to sell their beer through 115 accounts in the San Antonio area. However, thirsty consumers have created more demand than the brewery’s self-distribution can handle. As a result, the local craft brewery has chosen to work with a distribution partner in their home market.

When it comes to Melvin Brewing — the GABF’s 2015 Brew Pub of the Year —we toast to forward drinking flow. Melvin Brewing has officially launched production of its award-winning beers at their new 20,000-square-foot facility on six acres in Alpine, Wyoming.

At 6 am Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, the women of Arizona’s explosive craft brew scene will convene at Tempe’s own Huss Brewing Company in the biggest gathering to date of beer-loving women from breweries across the state. Women from all over the state from over 30 breweries and interest in the industry will work collectively to create the first official all-female-brewed beer in Arizona.

As the 2015 calendar comes to a close, Indeed Brewing Company, established in 2012, reflects on its achievements and aspirations for the upcoming year. The company prepares for 2016 with the arrival and installation of a new 30-foot tall, 210-barrel fermenter, which will be craned in through the roof of the building this Wednesday, December 30th, in what is sure to be a photo- and video-worthy event.

Boulder Beer Company, Colorado’s First Craft Brewery, just added 12-pack bottles to their year round packaging lineup for their top two selling beers – Shake Chocolate Porter and Mojo IPA. The brewery released the new 12-packs in their home state of Colorado this month, with regional markets rolling with them throughout the first part of 2016.