Specific Mechanical Systems Ltd - Saanichton, British Columbia

Dan P.

I am so glad we chose to work with SpecMech back in 2015 when we had our 20bbl 3-vessel brew system built. Upon my first communication with them I could tell they had the experience and skill to easily suit our needs. Upon visiting their facility those first impressions were reinforced considerably. Nine years later I can say I would not have done anything differently. The equipment runs flawlessly and, though we haven't needed any support to speak of since then, our communications are fast, friendly, and helpful.

Derek E.

Specific Mechanical is amazing! They did our entire brewhouse and I've gone back to them multiple times for additional equipment. Superb build quality, competitive pricing, excellent staff who are very knowledgable responsive, and great support after delivery. I could not recommend them more.

Mike F.

Great equipment and great customer service to back it up. Bought a used system that was theirs, and they had all the records on it. Easy to get parts for when needed. Upgraded to new facility and brewhouse. They helped us design the space for optimal efficiency, installed and setup the platform and tanks, and are/were super responsive to our needs as we've grown. Highly recommend their equipment. Staff have been great to work with.

Ben L.

We purchased a brewhouse and full cellar package 5 years ago and haven't regretted the decision once. Incredible craftsmanship and attention to detail, and the customer service was perhaps the best I've experienced in 16 years of working with brewery equipment manufacturers. The equipment is a pleasure to work with every day and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Specific Mechanical.

Darrin F.

We bought our equipment from Spec Mech in 2016. Great customer service all the way through the from quotes to delivery and follow-up with support. We have bought several more tanks since opening as well as purchased from their great selection of parts. No complaints at all. - Beach Fire Brewing Co., Campbell River, BC

Adam K.

Since I got an email prompting me to do this almost five years after building out a brewery with all their equipment, here you go. Hopefully things have improved in the last several years.

It was like pulling teeth to get things designed as needed and felt like whomever was designing it was their first time—didn’t seem to understand the needs of the modern brewer. I made the mistake of relying on them to execute my design requests and should have triple checked everything for myself. Brew stand and associated hardware not as sturdy and well constructed as other brewhouses I’ve work on. Pumps never worked well with the design and would cavitate all the time on the brewhouse—not great on a 4-vessel system. Was sold on a faster turnaround, but ended up being the same as a company known for better quality equipment and I preferred to go with. I just expected better for the money. I liked their keg washer better than some others though. Overall had better experiences since with other brewery equipment manufacturers. I find most reviews, especially very glowing positive reviews on the cheaper side of the spectrum, for brewery equipment manufacturers tend to come from people who haven’t worked in the industry prior to starting a brewery or have dealt with a lot of different equipment in their careers. My review may seem harsh, but it was my experience then. Plus going on over 30 years dealing with all sorts of things of a mechanical nature, I’ve seen companies that come up with a design and don’t change it until there are pressures from competition, rather than pushing themselves internally to always improve on everything they do whether people ask for it or not. If you’ve noticed, most Specific Mechanical brewhouses look the same and have evolved very little over the years, but I guess innovation comes at a cost, so you get what you pay for. There’s another early Canadian manufacturer in the smaller scale brewery world that lived by this until finally forced to improve their moderately functional design. Man did I hate working with those canning lines.

Benjamin G.

We at Big River Grille & Brewing Works bought our first (of many) Specific Mechanical brewery 26 years ago when we opened our second brewpub. We are still brewing on it which I consider not only a testimony to their quality as a manufacturer, but also to their customer service. We can rely on Specific to help problem solve or provide any part (quickly) when we find ourselves in a pinch. Because of that, we look forward brewing another 26 years on the same system!

Sean H.

I have purchased a brewhouse, dozens of fermenters and brite tanks, as well as specialized yeast handling equipment from Specific Mechanical over many years. I am always more than satisfied with their workmanship, their willingness to include my ideas into their design, and their professionalism. Not only that, but they are a bunch of great people! I fully intend to continue working closely with Specific Mechanical long into the future.