Upgrade Your Brewery: The Complete Bottle & Can Beer Packaging Line by DEGONG

Introduction

As the global beer industry evolves, automation, efficiency, and intelligent production have become essential for every brewery. Whether you operate a commercial-scale facility or a craft brewery, a reliable packaging line is the key to consistent quality and smooth operation. Transitioning “from bottles to cans” is more than a packaging trend—it represents an upgrade toward modern, automated, and smart beer packaging. This article introduces complete beer packaging line solutions offered by DEGONG, helping breweries improve capacity, reduce losses, and deliver fresher and more consistent beer.

1. Evolution of Beer Packaging: From Manual to Intelligent Systems

Early beer filling relied heavily on manual or semi-automatic machines—flexible, but low in efficiency and prone to inconsistencies. With market expansion and rising quality standards, breweries began turning to high-efficiency, automated filling equipment.

Modern beer packaging lines feature:

• Low-oxygen filling to preserve freshness

• PLC automatic control

• Real-time data monitoring

• CIP automatic cleaning

• High hygiene and safety standards

At DEGONG, every machine is designed to protect aroma, carbonation and flavor stability—ensuring every bottle or can tastes exactly as intended.

2. Types of Beer Packaging Lines

2.1 Bottle Beer Filling Line

Bottle filling remains a classic and widely used method. DEGONG’s bottle filling line adopts vacuum or isobaric low-oxygen filling to reduce oxidation and protect beer freshness.

Key features:

• Suitable for glass bottles & PET bottles

• Integrated bottle washing → filling → capping → labeling

• Filling accuracy within ±1%

• Customizable for 330 ml, 500 ml, 1 L, and other bottle formats

Ideal for breweries that focus on branding, premium packaging, or markets that prefer bottled products.

2.2 Can Beer Filling Line

Can-filled beer has surged in popularity due to convenience, light weight, and superior sealing performance.

DEGONG canning lines support:

• 330 ml / 500 ml / 1 L aluminum cans

• High-speed, low-oxygen filling

• Automatic can depalletizing, filling, seaming, coding, and packaging

• Options for linear or rotary systems

This system is ideal for breweries targeting higher output or export markets.

2.3 Combined Bottle & Can Dual-Use Line

For breweries with diverse product portfolios, DEGONG offers modular dual-use systems that switch between bottle and can packaging in a short time.

Advantages:

• Saves floor space and investment cost

• Flexible production planning

• Perfect for breweries facing seasonal or mixed-market demands

3. Complete Packaging System & Intelligent Automation Technologies

3.1 Bottle/Can Washing System

A clean container is fundamental to beer quality.

DEGONG washers use:

• High-pressure washing + hot water circulation

• Food-grade sanitary design

• Fully automatic CIP programs

• One-touch operation to reduce labor cost

3.2 Bottle Filling System

DEGONG’s bottle fillers are engineered for premium quality and stability:

• Vacuum low-oxygen filling

• CO₂ pre-purging to reduce dissolved oxygen

• Compatible with both glass & PET bottles

• Filling precision within ±1%

Perfect for breweries that demand stable taste and long shelf life.

3.3 Can Filling & Seaming System

Our canning lines (linear or rotary) deliver:

• High-speed filling

• Stable pressure control

• Excellent double-seam sealing

• Full compatibility with standard aluminum can sizes

Options include automatic can feeding, nitrogen dosing, date printing, and more.

3.4 Capping, Labeling & Inspection System

DEGONG provides complete post-filling automation:

• Crown caps / easy-open lids / screw caps

• Self-adhesive labels, wet-glue labels, shrink-sleeve labels

• Inspection modules for liquid level, cap integrity, and label accuracy

Ensures each package meets quality standards before leaving the production line.

3.5 Packaging & Palletizing System

Downstream automation options include:

• Carton packing machines

• Shrink-wrap bundling

• Automatic palletizers

• Conveyor integration for a complete end-of-line solution

This dramatically reduces labor and increases throughput.

3.6 Automation & Smart Control

DEGONG integrates advanced automation and monitoring technologies to support data-driven production:

• PLC + HMI control

• Real-time monitoring of temperature, pressure, liquid level

• Automatic CIP cleaning

• Remote diagnostics

• MES/ERP integration

These features reduce human error, minimize product loss, lower operating costs, and enhance production stability.

4. How to Choose the Right Beer Packaging Line

4.1 Determine Output & Packaging Style

Define:

• Daily/Hourly production output

• Packaging type (bottle, PET, can)

• Single or dual-use machine requirements

Small breweries may choose mid-speed lines, while large-scale breweries can benefit from high-speed fully automatic systems.

4.2 Select Automation Level & Functions

Higher automation ensures:

• Better consistency

• Less manual labor

• Higher efficiency

• Longer equipment life

Functions such as CIP, fault alarms, data monitoring, and remote support are recommended for long-term operational stability.

4.3 Material Quality & After-Sales Support

DEGONG equipment is built with:

• Food-grade 304/316 stainless steel

• International-brand electronic and pneumatic components

• CE/ISO-compliant manufacturing standards

We offer installation guidance, operator training, spare parts supply, and continuous technical support.

4.4 Total Investment vs. Long-Term ROI

When selecting equipment, consider:

• Energy consumption

• Product loss rate

• Maintenance cost

• Expected output efficiency

DEGONG helps breweries balance budget and long-term performance to maximize ROI.

5. Why Choose DEGONG

Extensive Global Experience

DEGONG has delivered brewing and packaging solutions to more than 60 countries, meeting diverse regulatory and operation standards across Europe, North America, Asia, and more.

Reliable Quality & High Sanitary Standards

We use food-grade stainless steel, international electrical components, and strictly follow CE & ISO9001 quality management requirements.

Each packaging line is fully tested before shipment to ensure stable, precise, and reliable performance.

Comprehensive Service

From engineering design to installation, commissioning, training, maintenance, and long-term support—DEGONG provides a full life-cycle service system.

Our mission is to deliver efficient, intelligent, and dependable beer packaging solutions that strengthen your competitiveness in the market.

Conclusion

Whether you are upgrading your existing packaging line or building a new brewery, DEGONG provides complete turnkey solutions for bottle and can beer filling. We aim not only to supply equipment, but to help you build a high-efficiency, intelligent, and sustainable beer packaging system.

Contact DEGONG today to receive your customized packaging line design and quotation!