Taras has lived in Kenora for the past 19 years. He started his career in business ownership while studying Commerce at Carleton University & has been an entrepreneur ever since. Favourite beer: Beer With No Name; Favourite thing to do outdoors: Fish, have fires & watch the sky at night; Favourite song: Learning to Fly – Pink Floyd; Favourite quote: “You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done!” – Rocky Balboa

Yes, it’s really hard to crop curly hair in Photoshop… For the past 25 years, Rob has specialized in graphic design, branding and marketing having worked for extended periods in Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario before starting Overdrive Design, a successful local marketing company. Favourite beer: Nautical Disaster IPA; Favourite thing to do outdoors: Lounge on the dock; Favourite song: Holding On – The War on Drugs; Favourite quote: “Those who believe in telekinetics, raise my hand.” – Kurt Vonnegut

You will always find Audrey with a HUGE smile on her face, and if you are lucky… freshly baked goodies!!! She is our Queen Bee here at the brewery and is always available to lend a helping hand. Favourite beer: Lakeside Kolsch; Favourite Thing to do outdoors: Gardening; Favourite Song: Anything – John Mayer; Favourite quote: ”If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way” – Napoleon Hill.

Gene has 30 years’ service with the Royal Canadian Air Force, retiring as a Colonel. His work history also includes 12 years in the Canadian aerospace industry at a senior executive level, functioning as Program Leader, GM, VP, Managing Director, as well as Chair of the Board. Favourite beer: Papermaker Czech Style Pilsner; Favourite outdoor activity: Photography; Favourite song: Exodus – Bob Marley; Favourite quote: It ain’t over till its over. – Unknown

Frank has been helping get things done around the brewery since 2013, providing construction services, beer delivery, packaging and even slinging pizzas on the weekend. Favourite beer: Papermaker Czech Style Pisner; Favourite thing to do outdoors: Time on the lake, all seasons; Favourite song: Wasting my Time – Default; Favourite quote: “Remember the past, plan for the future BUT LIVE FOR TODAY, because yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come.” – Unknown

When she’s not working hard to give the people what they want, BEER… you can find her working on her handicap at her favorite golf course or enjoying the sunshine out on the boat. Brittney grew up on Lake of the Woods and really understands what it means to #MAKEITLAKETIME. Favourite Beer: Cabin Fever Cream Ale; Favourite thing to do outdoors: Golfing; Favourite song: Red Dirt Road – Brooks & Dunn; Favourite quote: “Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” – Albus Dumbledore