USA, WI: Stevens Point Brewery plans $1.5 million expansion

The Stevens Point Brewery announced plans for a $1.5 million expansion that will result in new jobs in 2014, Wisconsin Rapids Tribune reported on December 12.

According to a news release of the brewery, the expansion will include three new unitanks for fermenting and aging beer, the purchase of 1,000 new kegs for the brewery’s draft beer business, an upgrade to the bottle filter, and electrical and cooling system upgrades.

The expansion is the company’s fifth since 2010. Earlier this year the brewery completed a $2 million project that increased its annual brewing capacity by 25 percent to 150,000 barrels.

Stevens Point Brewery Operating Partner Joe Martino said that eight new jobs will be added in brewing, packaging, administration and sales.

“Our business continues to grow across the board, from our Point craft beer brands to our new Ciderboys hard cider products launched in 2012,” said Martino. “Our strong sales mean we can keep investing in our brewery to continue to take advantage of opportunities in the marketplace. Being able to create some new jobs at the same time is great. It’s an exciting time for the Stevens Point Brewery and our loyal customers.”

13 December, 2013