E-Malt.com News article: USA, WA: Two Beers Brewing to increase production

After what has already been a record-breaking year, Two Beers Brewing announced on November, 2 the expansion of its popular SoDo location.

Thanks to growing demand for the brewery’s dynamic selection of Northwest-style beer, Two Beers Brewing is in the midst of expanding its production facility to 4,800 square feet – double its current size – allowing for increased production, a dedicated tasting room, new packaged products and much more.

“We are thrilled about this expansion and the overwhelming response we’ve seen to our beer over the past year,” said Joel VandenBrink, Two Beers Brewing founder and head brewer. “This expansion will help us ensure we can keep up with growing demand in Seattle, as well as expand into new markets. Our goal is to make sure craft beer lovers across the Pacific Northwest have access to Two Beers Brewing whenever they want it.”

Two Beers Brewing – which produced just over 1,100 barrels (34,100 gallons) in 2010 – is now on pace to eclipse 3,500 barrels (108,500 gallons) by the end of 2011, just four years after opening. The expansion project adds 2,400 square feet of brewery space, allowing for the addition of a 15-barrel state-of-the-art brewhouse, up to five additional 60-barrel aging tanks and up to 15 new 60-barrel fermentation tanks. With room to grow, the new space will allow for future production of up to 28,800 barrels annually.

The added space also allows for the installation of an automatic canning system capable of producing 60 cases per hour, bringing the brewery’s can production – currently accounting for 23 percent of the brewery’s total sales – up significantly from the current 12 cases per hour. The new production capabilities will allow for the introduction of five new packaged products to the market. New 22-ounce bottle offerings include Heart of Darkness Imperial Cascadian Dark Ale (CDA) and SoDo Brown, while new 12-ounce cans – available in six-packs – include Persnickety Pale Ale, Immersion Amber and SoDo Brown.

A dedicated tasting room is another feature of the newly expanded quarters. Double the size of the current space, the new tasting room will feature twelve tap handles showcasing Two Beers Brewing’s award-winning beers, six dedicated growler filling stations, seating for 62 people (not including the sun-filled dock) and a beautiful custom built bar.

Available on tap in more than 300 restaurants and bars statewide, Two Beers Brewing offers twelve beers – including five year-round, seven seasonal and a host of intricate infusions.


12 November, 2011