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B2 BEVERAGE CO.: has launched a non-carbonated tropical fruit and cream flavored premium malt beverage line called Hard Creamer, the "first in category", the company said. A sub-brand, Kalima Hawaiian Hard Creamer also bows. The products will initially roll out in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Minnesota and North Dakota. National distribution is expected within a year. The first two Hard Creamer flavors are Strawberry Daiquiri and Orange Cream. Kalima flavors include Fuzz Navel, Tropical Cream and Pina Colada. The beverages come in 12-ounce longneck bottles available in six-packs.