Author: Rio Wilcox

Good beer tastes even better when it’s doing good things. We’ve teamed up with the Rotary Club of Kenora to create Beer For A Cause – a special 946ml Lagered Ale where $4 from every single crowler can sold goes towards supporting meaningful Rotary projects right here in our community. That means when you crack one open, you’re not just enjoying a crisp, easy-drinking lager, you’re helping fund what’s next for Kenora. Simple. Local. Impactful. WHAT’S A CROWLER? Let us introduce you. A Crowler is a giant 32oz (946ml) can filled fresh with beer straight from the tap. Cans are better for the environment and better for beer,…

Here are the quirks, sounds, smells, and inside jokes that make our taproom exactly what it is: a home base for good beer and even better times. The Pizza Oven Aroma That smoky, campfire-adjacent smell drifting through the taproom? Yep. That’s just our wood-fired oven doing its thing. One whiff and suddenly you’re starving. The Bar Stool “Screech” You haven’t lived until you’ve heard someone adjust a bar stool height mid-conversation. It’s alarmingly loud. And yes, we do hit them with WD-40 more often than you’d think. The Great TV Channel Change Struggle If you’ve ever asked us to change the channel,…

Another stellar season in the books for Lake of the Woods Brewing Company’s sponsored #2T, driven by Winnipeg’s own Derek Pollock! Derek wrapped up his 26th year behind the wheel with the kind of stats that make you double-take: his seventh track championship and a record-setting 80 career feature wins. Yes, 80. Starting Strong at Victory Lane Speedway The season kicked off in Winnipeg at Victory Lane Speedway, where Derek rolled out with a freshly-rebuilt race motor that “never missed a beat.” It definitely showed… He snagged the first checkered flag of the year and went on to win five features out of 12 events at that track…

‘Tis the season for trying to convince yourself you’re ahead on holiday shopping… until you suddenly remember you still need gifts for your dad, your neighbour, your dog walker, your Secret Santa, your cousin’s new boyfriend, and whoever’s hosting Christmas Eve this year. We’ve all been there. We’ve rounded up our favourite LowBrewCo gifts for every kind of person in your life. And lucky for you, we’ve done all the heavy lifting. Grab a pint, settle in, and let’s make your holiday list look super intentional this year. We made sure to make things EXTRA easy by linking all the products on the titles.…

Nothing makes us happier than backing the incredible local spots that make our town so special! We sent the Good Times team out to shop, explore, and share their favourite finds, here are our top picks. REVIVE BEAUTY LOUNGE: COCKTAIL BOMBS If there’s one thing I love during the holidays, it’s a good excuse to make a fun drink – and Revive delivered. When I spotted the Cocktail Bombs from Cocktail Bomb Shop, that was it for me. Holiday flavours, bright colours, fizzy fun… the WORKS. Are these meant to be gifts? Pretty much. Did I keep them for myself? Yes. No apologies. This…

Some flavours just feel like home. The kind you can taste before you even crack the bottle. That’s exactly what happened when we teamed up with CanWest Maple to create the Forgotten Lake Blueberry Syrup: a perfect little love letter to Northern Ontario’s wild berries, local makers, and all things Lake Time. Forgotten Lake is one of our most-loved beers, so turning it into a whole new product just felt right. Especially with neighbours who’s as passionate about quality and creativity as we are. If you’ve ever had our Forgotten Lake Blueberry Ale, you already KNOW the vibe. Now imagine that same vibe… but drizzled over…

If your holiday shopping style falls somewhere between “I’ll start early this year” and “it’s December 23rd and I’m spiralling,” don’t worry… we’ve got you. Consider this your official LowBrewCo Stocking Stuffer Survival Guide, packed with small-but-mighty goodies that fit perfectly into a stocking, gift basket, Secret Santa swap, or that sneaky little extra to go with someone’s main gift. These are the kind of presents that make people say, “Where did you FIND this?!” and you can simply smile and say… Lake of the Woods Brewing Company. Waxxed Beer Candles A match made in fragrance heaven – beer-inspired candles that…

When the weather gets chilly and the only reasonable plan is hunkering down indoors with something warm, sweet, and wildly comforting… this recipe has your back. Made with our very own Firehouse Brown Ale, these cupcakes are rich, chocolatey, and a guaranteed hit with anyone lucky enough to snag one. Our queen bee Audrey whipped this one up straight from her home kitchen, and trust us – it does not disappoint. Here’s her Firehouse-infused chocolate cake recipe! ABOUT FIREHOUSE BROWN ALE It would only make sense for us to dedicate the name of this beer to our flagship brewery and tap room…

While we’re bundling up, we can’t help but daydream about our sunny days at Brewers Village. Have ya heard about the village? Trust us…you want to know about it. It all started as a little idea, turned into a plan, and with the help of our friends (and the one and only Bryan Baeumler), that plan became our new favourite summer hangout spot (right up there with kicking back on the lake). Brewers Village is the ultimate haven for beer lovers, social butterflies, and outdoor adventurers alike. Nestled in the woods behind our brewing facility at 1415 Valley Drive, it’s a spot made for…

What better way to get into the holiday mood than hearing straight from our beloved Brew Crew? For our first instalment of our meet the staff post, we pulled a staff member from each department, both the faces you see and the ones behind the scenes, to give you a peek into their LowBrewCo picks, holiday hot takes, and all the good vibes that keep this place running! Stay tuned for more, we’ve got LOTS more characters to shine the spotlight on. 😉 EVERYONE SAY HEY AKEEM! Not only is Akeem the nicest guy around, he may also make the…