Frequently asked questions.

• For beverage co-manufacturing/co-packing (developing, producing and/or packaging a canned beverage):

  • Prices start at $10,000 CAD, with final cost depending on complexity.

  • Minimum order quantity is 4,000 litres (beer) or 6,000 litres (all other beverages), which is anywhere from 12,000 to 20,000 cans, depending on the can size and format).

• For white- or private-label (using your brand's labels on our brand's recipes):

  • Prices start at $4,000 with minimum orders of 1 pallet (approximately 2,000 to 3,000 cans, depending on the can type).

  • We currently offer three in-house beer styles and two sparkling water flavours for custom labelling.

• What can be done to minimize expense?

  • Have a commercial-ready recipe with specs.

  • Work with us on a contract to produce large quantities, which will help us secure larger orders of supplies, especially packaging.

  • Share your target costs and sales projections so that we can create a plan to reach your targets.

  • Avoid changes to production once estimates are secured.

Contract manufacturing is when one company agrees with another to produce products over a specific timeframe.

For example, a brewery may wish to contract manufacture some or all of its beer at another facility to reduce costs, increase operational capacity or improve quality.

Co-packing is similar, except the client continues to produce the beverage while the facility takes care of packaging it into cans, boxes and bottles.

For example, a winery may wish to co-pack its sparkling wine at another facility if the winery does not have access to a canning machine.

• We start with an Alignment Call to talk about basics, including offering a ballpark price range, and answer the question: is The Beverage Factory for you?

• If we’re a good fit for you, we’ll have a Technical Call to discuss specifics and provide you with a technical estimate.

• If you’re happy with the estimate, you then secure your production date by paying a booking fee.

• Next, you’ll be onboarded with our Production Team. This is your chance to discuss technical specs of your product with the experts that make it.

• If you have special ingredients or packaging, you’ll supply them to us two days before production.

• On Production Day, you are welcome to attend. After all, your beverage is your baby.

• After Packaging Day, you have 48 hours to collect your product.

We make most beverages that pack into aluminum cans or steel kegs. We make:

• Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Beer, Cider and Cocktails

• Energy Drinks & Functional Beverages

• Soda, Seltzer & Sparkling Water

• Fruit & Tea Beverages

• Juice

We package (into cans and kegs):

• Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Beer, Cider and Cocktails

• Energy Drinks & Functional Beverages

• Soda, Seltzer & Sparkling Water

• Fruit & Tea Beverages

• Juice

We don’t make:

• Milk

• Kombucha

• 250ml Slim

• 355ml Sleek

• 355ml Standard

• 473ml Standard

It depends on volumes, types, and style (glued or folded). We will do our best to be your one-stop shop.

• Hand-packed 24-pack tray

• 24-pack box

• 12-pack folded carton

Yes

We package in aluminum cans only.

Yes.

White label (a.k.a. private label) beverage manufacturing involves a supplier producing a generic drink in bulk according to their own recipe, specifications, and technology. Another company purchases these pre-made beverages, rebrands them with their own label, and markets them under their own brand name. Essentially, it allows a company to sell beverages without needing to develop their own recipe or production line.

We can produce white label versions of Good Robot beers and beverages, including beer, seltzer, sparkling water and more.

This service can be used by hotels, weddings, corporate parties and other special events and venues.

Yes

Not today, but please inquire as our services are always changing. We are happy to make introductions to reputable businesses.

Absolutely