Canning line at Fiddlehead Brewing Company
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Beer can rejects emptying and pressing at Fiddlehead Brewing Company , USA
For over ten years , the American Fiddlehead Brewing Company near Burlington , Vermont , has been brewing and selling specialty wheat beers , pilsners , and Indian Pale Ales . In the US , the brewery is renowned for its craft beer range and its commitment to the community and the environment . Now , Fiddlehead is once again highlighting this reputation with a PUEHLER drainage press that optimizes the recycling process of its canned beer . 12 FDPP - www . fdpp . co . uk
In scenic Shelburne , Matt Cohen opened the Fiddlehead Brewing Co . in 2011 on just under 300 square meters . Since its founding , the company has grown steadily , and Cohen has not only had to expand the physical footprint , but also massively increase production capacity . Fiddlehead now produces up to 10,000 cases of beer per week on a brewing area of over 3,000 square meters . The beer is not only available in the company ’ s own tap room , but also in specialty beer stores in the northeastern United States .
The brewery has set high goals for 2022 : to produce 90,000 barrels of craft beer . To make this possible , Fiddlehead has made massive investments in production , streamlined production processes , and increased productivity . The goal is now within reach . At the heart of the brewery is the 60-barrel brewhouse and a 24-head rotary filler that fills up to 250 cans per minute .