Closing your business? Assets to Sell?  604.881.2253/1.800.910.1211 sales@ableauctions.ca

BREWERY ON-LINE AUCTION

Wed Apr 22, 2026 | 9:30 AM
In-Person Preview: Tue Apr 21, 10am to 4pm
*No children under the age of 12 allowed*

Address to be announced 2 days prior to Preview (Fri Apr 17)
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Major Brewery Liquidation Auction — Russell Brewing Company

Following the closure of Russell Brewing, the entire facility has been ordered sold at public auction. This sale includes a full production brewery & supporting infrastructure, offering an exceptional opportunity for breweries, beverage producers, & industrial buyers.

Featured Assets:

•                 Complete brewhouse

•                 Glycol chilling system

•                 Fermenters, brite tanks, & all stainless vessels

•                 Full production line & cellar equipment

•                 Hundreds of stainless kegs

•                 Tasting room furnishings & fixtures

•                 Commercial boiler

•                 Company vans & transport equipment

•                 Plus tools, parts, spares, & miscellaneous inventory

All items sell to the highest bidder.

Serious buyers will not want to miss this rare chance to acquire well-maintained equipment from a fully operational craft brewery.

 

*Notes

We sell thousands of items every month, many in perfect condition, but we do not test any of the items, nor have expertise in all fields relevant to the items. Please do not assume everything is in perfect working order, or even working order, or without damage. Unless stated *new* or *tested working* in-person previews are important, if you do not do an in-person preview or are unsure as to the condition of an item, then buyer beware. We do not guarantee or warrantee any of the items we sell

- If you're bidding online for the first time, please sign up for an account at least 1 business day before the auction.

- We will expedite online approvals for first time online bidders (please ensure all your details match – credit card matches first & last name etc. no box addresses or company cards or addresses) to ensure maximum participation.

- If your invoice total is over $999, the total invoiced amount is due by either E-transfer or Wire. If your invoice total is under $999 you can choose the Credit Card on file or E-transfer. If you are successful at the auction on you will receive an invoice via email. The invoice will have details for sending an e-transfer or wire. For invoices totalling under $999, if you would prefer to use your credit card on file, please call us at 604.881.2253 and let us know to charge the credit card on file.

- 20% Buyers Premium plus GST 5% and PST 7% is charged on top of your bid price.

- We will schedule you an appointment once payment is made, this will allow your pick up to be quick. We will have a paid invoice ready for you. *Pick up is by appointment the week of the auction. *Thu Apr 23, Fri Apr 24 & Sat Apr 25 9am - 4:30pmYou are required to remove the entirety of your lot(s) including pallets, packaging etc.  All items must be removed during the allotted scheduled time for pickups. 

 

For out-of-town shipping we recommend:

For Hiab, crane or flat tilt deck we suggest:

  • Judge Trucking 604-715-0004
  • Cranex 604-621-4090
  • Tilt Deck we suggest; Double Time transport 604-366-6396
  • Prime Crane Services ltd 778-556-1214

Moving companies we suggest:

For island deliveries we suggest:

  • Comox Pacific 250-754-7773
  • Coast line express 250-656-4414
  • Take a Load Off Moving Ltd 250-616-7854 or email info@takealoadoffmoving.com

For further information please call: (604) 881-2253 or 1-800-910-1211

Items Subject to Additions & Deletions - Auction date and times may change.
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