USA, WA: Boundary Bay Brewery begins expansion in Bellingham

After operating at capacity for years, Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro is finally moving forward with expansion plans. Three large tanks were being installed Thursday, March 20, in a 4,000-square-foot space next to the brewer, Bellingham Herald reported on March 20.

Once the new tanks are in operation, production should increase by about 30 percent, said Janet Lightner, general manager at Boundary Bay. The plan is to expand the company's market area with its current selection of brews, but the expansion also will free things up to allow the brewery to create some new beers, she said.

Boundary has had its eye on expansion for a couple of years, but it was delayed because of the high demand for these tanks. Now that they have arrived, the increased production should start happening sometime before the end of May.

The brewery is also making some changes to benefit customers. The plan is to open a small beer garden on the south side of the facility.

Also on tap is a Ski-to-Sea beer, an ESB brand that will be in 12-ounce cans. Boundary's most recent foray into canned beer, the Irish Red for St. Patrick's Day, was well-received, Lightner said.

21 March, 2014