USA, OR: Boardman’s Ordnance Brewing to increase output

Ordnance Brewing has begun expansion of its brewery located just off I-84 in Boardman, Oregon, Brewbound reported on January 4.

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.

“We don’t expect to brew at capacity immediately, but it is nice to have the room for growth and an enhanced set of tools for our brewer. He’s been doing a stellar job with our current equipment but to strengthen consistency and availability we decided it was time to step up and prepare for continued growth,” noted brewery partner Craig Coleman.

The Ordnance team is finalizing their new packaging program with labels prepped for 22 oz bottles, 12 oz cans and 12 oz bottles. “We believe it is critical to be flexible and ready for what the market wants so we are taking the time to be as well prepared as we can,” noted Mr. Coleman.

Initial plans are to launch with the successful FMJ IPA, Kolsch, Pale Ale and an English Strong Ale as the core set of beers. Limited edition brews at launch look to be the popular Double Recoil IPA and Bloops, a blueberry wheat.

“I’m more of a malt forward guy so my IPAs tend to be less intense than current trends. I brew a rich hop style but more balanced, allowing for more than one pint of enjoyment,” noted Head Brewer, Logan Mayfield. “The new system will allow me to keep our core beers in check while utilizing our original system for on-going experimentation including a variety of barrel aged concepts we are slowly releasing.”

06 January, 2016