American brewer GoodLife Brewing has started a multi-phase expansion at its brewery in Bend, Oregon, in a move to cater to the increasing demand for beer production.
Phase I of the expansion includes the addition of three fermenting tanks, by bringing the brewery's annual capacity to 27,000 barrels, while Phase II will include the installation of an 18 head canning line.
Developed by Palmer-Tech, the new canning line has the capacity of running at 150 cans per minute.
Commenting on the expansion, GoodLife Brewing owner Curt Plants said that the 240-barrel fermenters will be used for package, which will free up the current tanks for the company to brew more seasonal and specialty beers.
"We've always been advocates of canning beer and it's always been our goal, so to have our own machine is a dream come true," added Plants.
Following the expansion, GoodLife will increase the supply of its products to Fred Meyer's, Safeway, Market of Choice, Whole Foods, New Seasons, Trader Joes, QFC and PCC Natural Markets throughout Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
