Craft Brewery Boiler Installations

Pike Brewing Company
Seattle, WA

Equipment: Columbia Boiler, “The Brewer’s Choice” MPH 50 natural-gas fired low pressure steam boiler.

Project: Supply a low pressure steam boiler for their new production brewery and to steam clean their kegs.

Bert's Brewing
Garden City, Idaho

Equipment: Columbia Boiler, “The Brewer’s Choice” MPH 20 natural-gas fired boiler

Bert's Brewing is easy to find in beautiful Garden City, Idaho.

Founders Sid and Rob created a brewery where everyone can feel at home.

At Bert's Brewing select from over a dozen beers, plus seltzer, cider, wine, NA beers, and NA beverages.

Their brew house – as handsome today as at their grand opening.

Perfecting beers before their grand opening.

Behind the scenes, a Columbia boiler like this one is helping the talented Jellyfish team to brew fantastic beers.

Paramour Brewing Co
Spokane, Washington

Equipment: Columbia Boiler “The Brewer’s Choice” MPH 15 natural gas-fired boiler for their new nano brewery.

Building the dream! Another brewhouse equipment delivery.

Steve, founder, delivering their first beer creation. This dream has been a long-time coming.

Another beer delivery at Pint's Alehouse in Spokane, WA.

Cheers and Merry Christmas 2020! Planning for big things in 2021.

Great beer, great music, and a brewery full of wonderful people to enjoy them both.

Looking for a novel way to putt better? It's sure to lift your spirits.

Teaming up with another local brewer and a caterer to host a Beer Pairing Dinner.

Mule & Elk Brewing Co
Cle Elum, Washington

Equipment: Columbia Boiler “The Brewer’s Choice” MPH 15 natural gas-fired boiler with a stainless steel jacket, blowdown device, and vertical water feed system

Brew House: 10 barrel

Project: Supply a Columbia Boiler low-pressure steam boiler as part of Mule & Elk’s upgrade from a nano brewery – Congratulations Mule & Elk!

Mule & Elk Brewing Co is the perfect place to relax and refuel after outdoor adventures.

Look for Mule & Elk’s landmark on Cle Elum’s main street for craft beers celebrating local landmarks.

Meet Brew Master Charlie, checking the wort in their new, upgraded 10-barrel brew house. Congratulations on your success!

A Mule & Elk beer flight – the perfect way to find your new favorites.

Distinctive elk horn tap handles for their line-up of thirst-quenching beers.

Amazing beer and mouthwatering food bring out the best in both.

Celebrating Oktober Fest with a special beer release, competitions, and live accordion music.

Their handsome taproom and beer garden are available for private events – a win-win in this small, rural town.

What pairs perfectly with craft beer on a quiet Tuesday night in Cle Elum, WA? Trivia Night, of course!

Their Columbia MPH 15 boiler produces the consistent steam that turns their fabulous recipes, ingredients, and dedication into thirst-quenching beers.

No Boat Brewing
Snoqualmie, WA

Equipment: Columbia Boiler “The Brewer’s Choice” MPH 20 natural gas-fired boiler with a stainless steel jacket, blowdown device, and vertical water feed system.

Brew House: 15 barrel

Project: Supply Columbia Boiler low-pressure natural gas steam boiler

No Boat Brewing, founded by three family members, is located in a massive warehouse in rural Snoqualmie, Washington.

Fans enjoy a tempting variety of beer with a delicious array of food from popular food trucks.

Kick-back in the beer garden, indoors, or reserve the facility for your event.

T-shirts and other swag celebrating the brewery and beers.

Enjoy No Boat beer in the taproom or take it to go in cans or crowlers.

Here they are – the fermentation tanks for their 15 barrel brewhouse.

Owner and brewmaster David Skiba doing a quality check.

Their Columbia MPH 20 low pressure steam boiler – producing a steady supply of heat for the brewhouse.

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) Craft Brewing & Distilling Program
Tumwater, WA

Equipment: Columbia Boiler “The Brewer’s Choice” MPH 50 natural gas-fired boiler

Project: Supply Columbia Boiler low-pressure natural gas steam boiler for the new Craft Brewing & Distilling program.

SPSCC proudly opened the country’s first associate degree program in craft brewing, distilling, and cider making. Located on the nearly 6-acre Tumwater Craft District, students work in world-class facilities alongside local brewers, distillers, and cider makers, discovering how to be successful in the industry.

The distillery's stainless steel and copper condenser separates alcohol from water.

Looking from the brew house through glass windows to the distillery.

Stainless steel brewing kettles in the brew house.

Stainless steel fermenting tanks in the brew house.

Instructor and students in the SPCSS brewing lab.

Students canned a beer they made from scratch, South Sound Siren IPA, at Triceratops Brewing.

The program has strong community support. The SPSCC Foundation worked with O Bee Credit Union and Olympia Tumwater Foundation to award three $1,000 scholarships to SPSCC Craft Brewing and Distilling students.

The SPSCC Brewing Distilling Cider Making Program is in a new facility in Tumwater, WA.

Their Columbia MPH 50 boiler provides steady steam heat for the distillery and brew house.

Jellyfish Brewing Company
Georgetown neighborhood, Seatle, WA

Equipment: Columbia Boiler “The Brewer’s Choice” MPH natural gas-fired boiler

Project: Supply Columbia Boiler low-pressure natural gas steam boiler to expand brewery production.

Jellyfish has seven core beers plus rotating beers. The Jellyfish brewing team is passionate about mixed-culture fermentation.

Jellyfish beers are available on tap, in cans, bottles, growlers, and kegs.

The Jellyfish Brewing has a variety of beers in cans plus 13 beers on tap.

Delivering kegs of Jellyfish beer - enjoy Jellyfish beer at your favorite restaurant and at events.

15 barrel brewhouse; 8,000 sf brewery with four 30 barrel fermenters, four 15 barrel fermenters, one 30 barrel brite tank, and four 15 barrel brite tanks.

Urban Family Brewing Co
Ballard neighborhood, Seattle, WA

Equipment: Columbia Boiler “The Brewer’s Choice” MPH -40 (40HP) natural gas fired boiler

Project: Supply Columbia Boiler MPH-40 (40 hp) low pressure natural gas steam boiler to expand brewery production.

Urban Family Brewing Co built a large and loyal following with their innovative and incredibly diverse selection of amazing beers.

Woo-Hoo! Sacred Arrow sour ale won the Double Gold Award at Best of the NW!

In 2020 Urban Family moved into their new, larger brewery in Ballard – check out their new, larger brew house during construction!

Their new, larger tap room draws fans from near and far. The perfect family-friendly, dog-friendly spot to enjoy innovative beer.

Get your beer in a glass, a bottle, a can, a crowler, a keg, or get a flight - friendly team members are standing by…

The Urban Family Brewing Co's Mother's Day gift box – now that’s a gift mom will love!

Behind the scenes, their Columbia Boiler, with its steady steam heat, helps turn their team's innovation, talent, and creativity into amazing beer for their thirsty crowds.

A steady work horse that will run dependably year after year – The Brewer's Choice!

Brickwest Brewing Co
Spokane, WA

Equipment: Columbia Boiler “The Brewer’s Choice” MPH -20 (20HP) natural gas fired boiler

Project: Supply Columbia Boiler MPH-20 (20 hp) low pressure natural gas steam boiler for their brewery including blow down and condensate water feed.

When you're in Spokane, Washington, head toward this towering red hopper for some fantastic beer!

Their beautiful new brewery opened in late 2019 in this rustic building built in 1905.

Head brewer, Sam Milne, in their ABE brew house

From the sidewalk, passer's by can see Sam hard at work in their brew house.

Their "Brewers Choice" Columbia Boiler MPH 20 boiler with blow down and condensate water feed.

Ah – Yes!!! The planning, sleepless nights, endless decisions – it's all worth it for this!

In cans, too! It's a thing of beauty. Congratulations guys!

Brickwest is easy to find – just look for the towering red hopper or the huge red door – then chill a with cold pint.

Big Island Brewhaus
Waimea/Kamuela, HI

Equipment: Columbia Boiler MPH-20 (20 HP) dual-fuel LP propane and fuel oil fired low pressure steam boiler.

Project: Supply Columbia Boiler MPH-20 low pressure boiler for 15 barrel brew house.

Big Island Brewhaus brews 35 beers! Including many, many award-winners. Great job.

Casual local style - serving up thirst quenching beer and delicious food with live, local music.

Who knew this view was around the corner! Perfect place for a swanky event, like the one tonight. The food here is award-winning, too!

Taking beer to the people - at the Waimea Christmas parade.

Have beer, will travel - this time to the Barcelona Mash Festival.

Working overtime after putting in a full day at the Barcelona Mash Festival - it's a tough job but somebody’s gotta do it.

Another day in paradise brewing fantastic beer. Ales, cream ales, pale ales, lagers, porters, stout, saison, pilsner's, and more.

Brewers, with their favorite boiler ever! Their Columbia MPH 20 low pressure steam boiler.

Day after day, their Columbia boiler produces the steady heat that helps to brew great beer.

Full Tilt Brewing
Baltimore, MD

Equipment: Columbia boiler MPH 30 (30 HP) low pressure steam boiler

Project: Supply Columbia Boiler MPH-30 low pressure steam boiler.

Celebrating opening day with the O's and Full Tilt Brewing Galacticat beer.

Meet Hops the cat, with Hops the Cat beer in cans.

Award-winning Hops the Cat Pale Ale trophy belt. Congratulations guys!

Another busy day in the Full Tilt Brewing tap room.

Simply spectacular. That will pair nicely with any Full Tilt brew.

Getting ready for the Full Tilt Grand Opening!

Behind the scenes, their Columbia MPH 30 boiler, similar to this one, produces steam at the perfect temperature for brewing award-winning beer.

Ola Brew Co
Kona, Hawaii

Equipment: Columbia Boiler MPH-20 (20 HP) LP propane-fired low pressure steam boiler

Project: Supply Columbia Boiler MPH-20 (20 HP) low pressure natural gas steam boiler for 15 barrel brew house.

Ola Brew Co makes it easy to enjoy their IPA’s, lagers, and more any way the customer wants: on tap, in growlers, and in cans.

Ola Brew Co is community and employee owned with over 600 community member shareholders.

Ola Brew Co is deeply committed to supporting their community. They support local farmers (and produce great beverages!) by using fresh, local ingredients in their beers and ciders.

Ola Brew Co beer is available throughout Hawaii plus distribution to the mainland and overseas.

Ola Brew Co is passionate about supporting their local community. In 2018 they hosted the summer Brew Bash in Kona, Hawaii.

Take a peek at their spotless, stainless steel brew house - it's a beaut!

Behind the scenes, their Columbia Boiler MPH-20 boiler produces steady heat - perfect for brewing great beer.

Congratulations Ola Brew Co on your excellent beers, strong community support, and continued expansion.

Twin Sisters Brewing Company
Bellingham, Washington

Equipment: Columbia Boiler CT-15 (15 HP), a high temperature, high pressure (150 PSI), vertical, tubeless, natural gas fired boiler. The CT-15 features an extra-large steam capacity and a submerged, water-cooled furnace. The CT-15 is vertical so it has a very modest footprint – just 36 inches!

Project: 15 PSI to brew house and high pressure (45 PSI), high temperature steam to an automatic kegging machine.

“Our CT-15 boiler provides plenty of steam for both high pressure 45 PSI for automatic kegging machine and 15 PSI for mash tun.”

Tom Eastwood, Head Brewer
Twin Sisters Brewing Company

Old friends and new kicking back for a relaxing evening.

Families and friends relax and unwind in the beer garden.

Brewing a variety of ales, some stouts, and more.

Head brewer Tom Eastwood with their dependable Columbia CT-15 boiler.

The brew house. Out of sight, their dependable Columbia Boiler CT-15 boiler provides consistent heat for the brew house.

A dream come true - families enjoying a relaxing night out with great beer and food.

The brew house is right behind the red umbrellas.

Twin Sisters Brewing grew out of enthusiasm to produce great beer and foster beer culture in Bellingham, WA.

The brewery features a spacious, family friendly beer garden.

Twin Sisters Brewing quickly became a popular family-friendly, community gathering spot.

Unbranded Brewing Company
Hialeah, Florida

Equipment: Columbia Boiler “The Brewer’s Choice” MPH -70 (50HP) natural gas fired boiler

Project: Supply Columbia Boiler MPH-70 (70 hp) low pressure natural gas steam boiler for their brewery.

Awards

2015 Grovetoberfest Best Hop Forward Beer – Texan Tailgate session IPA
2014 North Carolina Brewer’s Cup Silver Medal – Nutjob brown ale

Brewing a Belgian Dubbel. Good thing they have a Columbia boiler; it produces the steady, consistent heat that beer brewing demands.

Pouring Guava Wheat beer at Grovetoberfest, one of many festivals Unbranded Brewing supports.

Hialeah Mayor Hernandez enjoys Unbranded BBQ brisket at the Hialeah block party.

Flavor training for the Unbranded Brewing team.

Quality control testing for a new IPA. One of the best parts of the job!

It's official! Unbranded Brewing is the first brewery Hialeah, FL. The city council approved their building use!

Their eye-catching logo and shirts help spread the word and build their customer base.

Their Columbia MPH boiler, similar to this one, produces steady, even heat to help them consistently brew great beer.

Lowercase Brewing
Seattle, WA

Equipment: Columbia Boiler MPH-20 (20 HP) low pressure steam boiler

Project: Supply low pressure steam boiler, blow down, and condensate water feed to supply heat for beer brewing. We’re thrilled to help Lowercase Brewing grow from a nano brewery to a 15 barrel brew house.

Eight delicious ales and an intense Irish stout! Available in their Georgetown taproom and around greater Seattle.

Congratulations Lowercase Brewing on growing from a nano brewery to a 15 barrel brew house!

Vertical condensate water feed system with a five gallon pail of boiler chemical connected by pump and tubing.

Their Columbia MPH 20, 20 HP low pressure steam boiler provides just the right amount of ever-so-consistent steam heat.

Vertical blow down tank. Along with the water feed system these two automate important boiler functions for decades of reliable low pressure steam heat.

Magnificent stainless steel fermenting tanks.

Iron Horse Brewery
Ellensburg, WA

Equipment: Columbia Boiler MPH 100 (100 HP) low pressure steam boiler.

Project: Supply low pressure steam boiler to support expansion into a production brewery.

What'll it be? The pub's open 7 days a week - stop in when you're in Eastern, WA.

The brew house in their production brewery puts their boiler's consistent steam to excellent use - brewing unconventional yet satisfying beers.

Columbia MPH 100 (100 HP) boiler, the Brewers Choice boiler - this compact work horse can quietly produce consistent steam for decades. Think of how many kegs that adds up to!

The boiler feed system ensures the boiler always has the right amount of water - making it easier to maximize the life of the boiler (and create new beers!).

The boiler's vertical blow down system automates important maintenance tasks for proper boiler operation and decades of reliable steam - freeing up more time for creating new beers.

The PowerFlame burner - recognized nationally as the most reliable boiler burner - and so easy to service.

Three cheers for Head Brewer Tyson Reed! Tyson is standing next to their Columbia MPH 100 boiler. This boiler provides the low pressure steam for their production brewery.

Iron Horse Brewery pushes the envelope with their line-up of year round beers and seasonal beers. You'll find it at Costco, Safeway, Whole Foods and many other retailers throughout Eastern, WA.

With much rule breaking and risk taking, Iron Horse Brewery grew from a crazy idea into a great brewery with a respected name.

Bent Water Brewing Co.
Lynn, MA

Equipment: Columbia Boiler MPH-20 (20 HP) low pressure steam boiler.

Project: Supply low pressure steam boiler, blow down, and condensate water feed to supply heat for Bent Water Brewing’s 15 barrel brew house.

Months of planning and hard work pays off with an impressive line up!

It all started here - inspecting the brew house tanks at the manufacturers.

Actually, this is closer to the beginning…

The boiler is in. The Brewers Choice - Columbia MPH boiler; built to deliver decades of consistent steam.

The boiler blow down separator supports important safety features and helps keep the boiler water clean which improves the efficiency of the boiler.

The boiler feed water system automatically adds water to the boiler at the right time.

Cheers! Here's to you Bent Water Brewery!

John Howie's Beardslee Public House
Bothell, WA

Equipment: Columbia Boiler MPH-50 (50 HP) low pressure steam boiler

Project: Supply low pressure steam boiler, blow down, PowerFlame burner, and condensate water feed to supply heat for Beardslee Public House’s craft beer brewing and for distilling spirts at John Howie’s adjoining property, Wildwood Spirits Co.

Contractor: Wilcox Construction, Edmonds

Mechanical Contractor: McKinstry, Seattle

“The Columbia Boiler produces plenty of steam for all of our brewing needs. Easy to operate.”

Drew Culey, Head Brewer

Beardslee Public House

John Howie's craft brewery, artisan distillery, and restaurant in Bothell, Washington just before opening day.

Their MPH-50 (50 HP) Columbia boiler with a PowerFlame burner, condensate/water feed, and blow down system. The boiler will produce decades of consistent, low pressure steam for both the brewery and the distillery.

Their boiler, a Columbia Boiler50 HP low pressure steam boiler, will produce steam simultaneously for both the brewery, Beardslee Public House, and the distillery, Wildwood Spirits Co.

Head Brewer Drew Cluley, Asst. Brewer Paige Smith, and award winning distiller Erik Liedholm.

Making mash. Head Brewer Drew Cluley and Assistant Brewer Paige Smith (a member of the Pink Boots Society).

Mark Twain Brewing Company.
Hannibal, MO

Equipment: Columbia Boiler “The Brewer’s Choice” MPH -20 (20HP) boiler

Project: Supply Columbia Boiler MPH-20 (20hp) boiler with hot water coils. The MPH boiler supplies low pressure steam to the brewing operation. Hot water coils supply hot water for the brew process and sanitation wash down.

From Riverboat Red Ale to Jumping Frog IPA the brewers at Mark Twain Brewing Co in Hannibal brew beers using quality ingredients and recipes rooted in historic styles.

Mark Twain Brewery's brew house with 13 stainless steel tanks, 4 fermentation tans, and 6 serving tanks. Mark Twain's brewers are devoted to the traditional craft of brewing and bringing back traditional beer styles.

Behind the scenes their Columbia Boiler MPH 20 boiler, similar to this one, provides consistent low pressure steam heat for their 10 barrel brew house - helping them brew barrel after barrel of delicious, thirst-quenching beer.

Missoula Brewing Co
Missoula, MT

Equipment: Columbia Boiler “The Brewer’s Choice” MPH -50 (50HP) natural gas fired boiler

Project: Supply Columbia Boiler MPH-50 (50hp) low pressure natural gas steam boiler for their new brewery. The boiler produces steam heat for their mash tanks. Their boiler package includes hot water tankless coils for process and sanitizing wash down water. The coils enable the brew process to be simultaneous with producing hot water for the hot leisure tank.

This brewery revived the Missoula Brewing Company name and the original Highlander brand of beer. The owners and investors are thrilled to reintroduce a beer that was a mainstay beer of Montana families for decades until the brewery closed in 1964. In honor of the rich tradition of the beer and brewery, the brewery logo and beer labels feature a retro look.

Highlander beer tap and commemorative ceramic beer mug

Opening day drew a huge crowd thirsty for Highlander beer.

Highlander beer's labeling has a retro look reminiscent of its rich history as a mainstay beer in Montana.

The brew house where the brewing magic happens!

"Head Brewer and Mad Chemist" (yes, that's really his title) and his cohort, preparing to brew more irresistible beers.

Brewing great beer requires a reliable source of consistent heat - supplied by their Columbia Boiler MPH 50 (50 HP) low pressure steam boiler with PowerFlame natural gas burner.

Columbia boiler horizontal condensate/water feed device with integrated pump and optional insulation; insulation installed onsite.

Columbia Boiler vertical blow down device.

PowerFlame natural gas burner with Columbia Boiler supplied natural gas "train".

Kulshan Brewing Company
Bellingham, WA

Equipment: Columbia Boiler “The Brewer’s Choice” MPH -60 (60HP) natural gas fired boiler

Project: Supply Columbia Boiler MPH-60 (60hp) natural gas boiler for their new production brewery. After a humble start a few years ago, Kulshan has expanded to an impressive 12,000 sf building with a new tap room and 30 barrel production brew house. Their boiler package includes a hot water coil for their hot liquor tank. This coil enables the brew process to be simultaneous with producing hot water for the hot leisure tank.

Their "brewer's choice" Columbia MPH 60 boiler - the silent workhorse helping to ensure their hard work brews into amazing beer for decades to come.

Multi-talented Team Kulshan wins Bocce Beer Week Tournament 2014!

Imagine walking into a store and seeing the beer you brewed in the refrigerated case!

The thrill of tapping another keg of your own beer for thirsty enthusiasts!

Tap room ready for another thirsty crowd.

Mash tanks for Kulshan Brewing Company's 30 barrel production brew house.

Sumerian Brewery
Woodinville, WA

Equipment: Columbia Boiler “The Brewer’s Choice” MPH -20 (20HP) boiler

Project: Supply Columbia Boiler MPH-20 (20hp) boiler with hot water coils for Sumerian Brewery’s 15 barrel brew house. The MPH boiler supplies low pressure steam to the brewing operation. Hot water coils supply hot water for the brew process and sanitation wash down

The Columbia boiler that provides the perfect levels of low pressure steam for brewing Sumerian stouts, IPA's, and pilsner beers.

A close-up of Sumerian Brewery's new boiler - a work-horse of a boiler that'll provide consistent steam heat for more than twenty years.

We had to sneak in before opening to get a picture of the tap room when it's not filled with beer lovers.

Sumerian Brewery's brew house including mash tanks and low pressure steam boiler.

Fat Head's Breweryy
Portland, OR

Equipment: Columbia Boiler Company CT 20 HP boiler

Project: Provide steam to heat the mash tanks with a Columbia boiler, PowerFlame burner, and Columbia Boiler blow down. A Columbia Boiler condensate/water feed system is installed as an integral part of the brewing process.

Ghostfish Brewing Company
Seattle, WA

Equipment: “The Brewer’s Choice” Columbia Boiler Company MPH-20 low pressure, gas-powered, steam boiler

Project: Provide steam to heat the mash tanks with a gas-powered Columbia MPH-20 low pressure steam boiler, PowerFlame burner, and Columbia Boiler blow down. A Columbia Boiler condensate/water feed system is installed as an integral part of the brewing process.

Consultant: Turnkey Brewery & Restaurant Consulting Group, Portland, Oregon

CONGRATULATIONS Ghostfish Brewing! Gold medal awarded for their gluten-free Watchstander Stout and bronze medal for their Grapefuit IPA. Click photo for details.

Ghostfish Brewing Co's founders humbled and excited about being awarded gold and bronze medals for their gluten-free beers.

Brew house and hot liquor tank featuring Columbia Boiler's gas-powered "The Brewer's Choice" MPH 20 low pressure, 20 hp, steam boiler.

Dru Bru
Snoqualmie Pass, WA

Equipment: “The Brewer’s Choice” Columbia Boiler Company MPH-20 low pressure steam boiler

Project: Supply Columbia Boiler MPH 20 (20hp) boiler with hot water coils for Dru Bru’s 15 barrel brew house. The MPH boiler supplies low pressure steam to the brewing operation. Hot water coils supply hot water for the brew process and sanitation wash down.