Taras has lived in Kenora for the past 20+ 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
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: Big Timber American IPA; Favourite Thing to do outdoors: Ride the lawnmower. 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
Brewing: 10 years; Education: Social Science & Mathematics Degree, Bachelor of Engineering; Favourite beer: Oktoberfest Märzen/Vienna Lager; Favourite thing to do outdoors: Snowboarding; Favourite song: Third Eye – Tool; Favourite quote: “There are four lights.” – Sir Patrick Stewart
Brewing: 4 years; Favourite beer: Papermaker Czech Style Pilsner; Favourite thing to do outdoors: Camping in my van & skiing; Favourite song: Waiting in Vain – Bob Marley; Favourite quote: “I’m not superstitious, but I am a little stitious.” – Michael Scott (The Office)
Brewing: 2 years; Favourite beer: Sounds From A Beach Mango Milkshake IPA; Favourite thing to do outdoors: Soak in the rays and play my guitar; Favourite song: Comfort Eagle – CAKE; Favourite quote: “Crazy is a term of art; Insane is a term of law. Remember that, and you will save yourself a lot of trouble” – Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Brewing: 5 years; Education: Food & Beverage Management; Favourite beer: Forgotten Lake Blueberry Ale; Favourite thing to do outdoors: Camping & Canoeing; Favourite song: Hopes Up – Drama Baile Remix; Favourite quote: “Do you know how lines work? No? Let me show you – get behind me.” – Marnie Fitzsimons-Watkis
Brewing: 10 years; Education: Certificate for the Science of Brewing – edX; Favourite beer: Deadman’s Switch; Favourite thing to do outdoors: Docks, boating & snowboarding; Favourite song: Photograph – Nickelback; Favourite quote: “I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.” – Albert Einstein
Brewing: 5 years; Favourite beer: Channel Marker Light Lager; Favourite thing to do outdoors: Skateboarding & camping; Favourite song: Rasputin – Boney M; Favourite quote: “Yeah, well, you know, that’s just, like, your opinion, man.” – The Dude
Brewing: 5 years; Favourite beer: Cabin Fever Cream Ale; Favourite thing to do outdoors: Hunting and Fishing; Favourite song: Anything – Tyler Childers & Sturgill Simpson; Favourite quote: “Do what most can’t, and won’t do tomorrow.” – Unknown
Brewing: 4 years; Favourite beer: Forgotten Lake Blueberry Ale; Favourite thing to do outdoors: Hiking and Camping; Favourite song: Fishing in the Dark – Nitty Gritty Dirt Band; Favourite quote: “Hiking is not for everyone. Notice that the wilderness is mostly empty.” – Unknown
Years in Sales: 25+; Favourite beer: Lakeside Kolsch; Favourite thing to do outdoors: Absolutely anything and everything, just as long as it is on the Lake; Favourite song: Escape Is At Hand For The Travellin’ Man – Tragically Hip; Favourite quote: “Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible” – Frank Zappa
ian@lowbrewco.com (416) 525-6100
Years in Sales: 7; Education: University of Manitoba; Favourite Beer: Dead Man’s Switch; Favourite thing to do outdoors: Snowboarding, Laketime hang sessions; Favourite Song: Born to Run – Bruce Springsteen; Favourite Quote: “We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams” – Arthur O’S
mike@lowbrewco.com (204) 990-7295
Years in Sales: 4; Favourite Beer: Sultana Gold; Favourite thing to do Outdoors: Patio hopping; Favourite Song: Robbers – The 1975; Favourite Quote: “Walk like a King, or walk like you don’t care who the King is.” – Unknown
donny@lowbrewco.com (807) 630-8013
Years in Sales: 4; Favourite Beer: Forgotten Lake Blueberry Ale; Favourite thing to do outdoors: Enjoy a running route with a view and a round of golf with friends; Favourite Song: Drake’s Dad – Arkells; Favourite Quote: “He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.” – Muhammad Ali
collin@lowbrewco.com Phone: 705-783-9630
Years in Sales: 6; Favorite Beer: Cabin Fever Cream Ale; Favorite Song: Red Dirt Road – Brooks & Dunn; Favorite Outdoor Activity: Golfing; Favorite Quote: “Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” – Albus Dumbledore
brittney@lowbrewco.com (218) 403-1494
Favorite Beer: Sultana Gold Blonde Ale; Favorite Song: Gin, Smoke, Lies – Turnpike Troubadours; Favorite Outdoor Activity: You kidding me!? Fishing of course; Favorite Quote: “Throttle is your friend eh… just gotta stay on’er!” – Joe
nate@lowbrewco.com (218) 343-0810
Favorite Song: Thunderstruck – ACDC; Favorite Outdoor Activity: Hunting, fishing and concerts; Favorite Quote: “It’s hard to find happiness in ourselves… But impossible to find it elsewhere…” – Agnes Reppler
ron.lindner@lowbrewco.com (605) 228-0768