Author: Lauren Benson

Lauren is the Marketing & Events Intern at Lake of the Woods Brewing Company. Caffeine-dependent, beer photographer in training, and unlikely to turn down a Great Big Tea.

For nearly a century, trouble and tragedy seemed to stalk the steamships, sailors, and captains who traveled the vast waters of Lake of the Woods. The still surface and wide-open stretches often hid unexpected danger. Beneath those calm waves were the risks of reefs, storms, and sudden mishaps that claimed both passenger and cargo alike. Nautical Disaster Dry Hopped IPA is a toast to that history. BEER STYLE: India Pale Ale; COLOUR: Light gold, clear; AROMA: Slight grapefruit, citrus and hops nose; HEAD: White, medium retention; HOPS: Cascade, Chinook, Citra, Nugget; MOUTHFEEL: High carbonation yet smooth. Finishing with a slight…

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There’s a story behind every great beer, and Lakeside Kölsch is no exception. Its name is borrowed from one of Kenora’s earliest neighbourhoods—a place shaped by life on the iconic Lake of the Woods. This region, dotted with cozy beaches, weathered boathouses, and sun-bleached docks, is the kind of lakeside hamlet that has defined northern lake culture for generations. BEER STYLE: Kölsch; COLOUR: Light straw, brilliant clarity; AROMA: Bread and mild fruit; HEAD: White, little persistence; HOPS: Hersbrucker, Saaz; MOUTHFEEL: Light bodied with medium-high carbonation, smooth; TASTE: Very clean malt flavour with smooth straw notes, light fruity fermentation sweetness; VITAL…

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Need a light? Lost your way? Channel Marker Light Lager is here to guide you to fresh and crisp Tasty Town on Beer Island. This light lager is brewed with malted barley, flaked corn, and Magnum hops, then dry-hopped with Citra hops for a burst of passionfruit and citrus. Refreshing and all-day delicious, Channel Marker is the perfect companion for your next Lake of the Woods Brewing Company experience. Vital Stats & Tasting Notes BEER STYLE: Citra Dry-Hopped Light Lager; COLOUR: Pale straw, clear; AROMA: Upfront citrus aroma with light malt notes in the background; HEAD: White frothy, low persistence; HOPS: Magnus, Citra; MOUTHFEEL: High carbonation, light body, silky mouthfeel; TASTE: Light…

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