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Franconia Brewing Co. celebrates 10 years in McKinney
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Franconia Brewing Co. celebrated its 10-year anniversary in McKinney Feb. 26. The brewery, located at 495 McKinney Parkway, McKinney, brews German-style beers and is available at restaurants, bars, liquor and grocery stores throughout Texas. Franconia Brewing Co. also offers tours of its facility on Saturdays at 11 a.m. 972-542-0705. www.franconiabrewing.com
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