Author: CASSMAN Publish Time: 2025-09-05 Origin: CASSMAN BEER BREWING EQUIPMENT
Project Title: Doubling Packaging Capacity for a Growing Brewery with Custom 6000L Brite Beer Tanks (BBTs)
Client: "Coastal Craft Collective," a successful and rapidly expanding production brewery known for its popular canned IPAs and Lagers.
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
"Coastal Craft Collective" was a craft beer success story. Their products were flying off the shelves, and demand from across British Columbia was outpacing their production capacity. The brewery's leadership identified a critical bottleneck: they could ferment beer faster than they could prepare it for packaging. Their existing brite tanks were constantly full, creating a logjam that limited their weekly output. To unlock their growth potential, they needed to significantly increase their conditioning and carbonation capacity. This meant investing in large, new brite tanks.
Unlike a startup, an existing brewery faces a unique set of challenges when expanding:
The CRN Hurdle for a Specific Province: The new tanks required a Canadian Registration Number (CRN) valid specifically for British Columbia, managed by Technical Safety BC. This is a non-negotiable legal requirement. Any supplier error in the CRN process could halt the entire project.
Seamless Integration: The new 6000L BBTs had to be more than just standalone vessels. They needed to integrate perfectly with the brewery's existing infrastructure, including glycol chilling loops, CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems, carbonation stone assemblies, and specific floor drainage. Port locations and tank dimensions had to be exact.
Maximizing Floor Space: The brewery had a designated, limited space for this expansion. The new tanks had to be designed to maximize capacity within this specific footprint.
Minimizing Operational Downtime: As a fully operational facility, the installation needed to be as swift and straightforward as possible to avoid costly interruptions to their production schedule.
CASSMAN demonstrated its value not as a mere equipment seller, but as a strategic engineering partner, delivering two custom-fabricated 6000L CRN-Certified Brite Beer Tanks.
Key Features:
Guaranteed British Columbia CRN: CASSMAN took full ownership of the complex compliance process. We managed all engineering calculations, drawing submissions, and third-party inspections required to secure a CRN specifically for Technical Safety BC, providing the client with complete regulatory peace of mind.
Custom-Engineered for Integration: Before fabrication, our engineers worked from the client's facility drawings to create detailed 3D models of the tanks. Every port—from the glycol inlet/outlet to the CIP arm, sample valve, and carb stone port—was placed at the precise height and orientation to match the brewery's existing pipework.
Space-Optimized Design: The tanks' diameter and height were carefully calculated to maximize the 6000L volume while fitting perfectly into the allocated space, with adequate clearance for cleaning and maintenance.
"Ready-to-Connect" Fabrication: To ensure a rapid installation, all accessories, including valves, pressure gauges, and CIP spray balls, were pre-fitted and tested at our facility. The tanks arrived on-site ready to be bolted down and connected.
Our process was defined by collaboration and a deep understanding of the client's operational needs.
In-Depth Consultation: The project began with a detailed review of the client's existing layout and workflow. We didn't just ask "What size tank?"; we asked "How will you connect it?".
Transparent CRN and Manufacturing Process: The client was kept informed at every stage, from the submission of CRN documents to receiving photos and videos of their tanks being built and pressure-tested in our workshop.
Expert Logistics: Shipping two large 6000L tanks internationally requires expertise. CASSMAN managed the entire process, from secure crating and transport to handling all customs brokerage for the Port of Vancouver, ensuring a smooth delivery.
Flawless Documentation: The tanks arrived with a comprehensive documentation package, including the official CRN registration, material certificates, and pressure test reports, ready for the final inspection by Technical Safety BC.
The installation was a resounding success, immediately impacting the brewery's bottom line.
Bottleneck Eliminated: With an additional 12,000L of conditioning capacity, Coastal Craft Collective effectively doubled their potential weekly packaging output, allowing them to finally meet market demand.
Effortless Regulatory Approval: The on-site inspection was swift and successful. The Technical Safety BC inspector verified the CRN paperwork and stamping, and the tanks were approved for service immediately. The brewery manager noted, "The CASSMAN documentation was perfect. The inspector was in and out in 30 minutes. That's exactly what you want."
Plug-and-Play Installation: The precise, custom-engineered design meant the local installation team could connect the tanks to the existing systems in record time, minimizing downtime and lost production.
Foundation for Future Growth: The brewery now has the capacity to confidently pursue new sales contracts and expand its distribution footprint, knowing their production can keep up.
This project with Coastal Craft Collective proves that CASSMAN is more than a supplier for new breweries; we are a vital partner for growth. Our expertise in handling complex, province-specific regulations like CRN, combined with our commitment to custom engineering for seamless integration, makes us the ideal choice for established breweries looking to scale up their operations efficiently and safely.
When it's time to grow, trust CASSMAN to deliver the certified, custom-fit capacity you need to reach the next level.
