Lake of the Woods Brewing Company

What Lake of the Woods Brewing Company does

Lake of the Woods Brewing Company is a privately held craft brewery founded in 2013 and headquartered in Kenora, Ontario, Canada. The company manufactures and retails a range of beer, hard seltzer, and non-alcoholic beverages, with recent product development focused on fruit-flavored craft beers including peach-flavored fruit sours and pale ales made with peach puree. It operates within Northern Ontario, serving local consumers and the regional tourism market.

The brewery employs 51-100 people and is led by President and CEO Taras Manzie. Its core technology is traditional craft beer brewing augmented with fruit infusion capabilities. The business model centers on direct-to-consumer and likely regional retail/restaurant distribution, generating revenue through one-time beverage sales. The company does not disclose pricing details publicly and has no documented subscription or licensing arrangements despite a "one_time_license" revenue stream label in source data.

In July 2025, Lake of the Woods Brewing Company received $711,136 in funding from FedNor (the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario), aligning with broader regional tourism and economic development initiatives. The company is positioned to participate in the global fruit beer category, which is projected to reach US$433.2 million by 2030 at a 4.7% CAGR, though direct attribution of FedNor's broader 22-project tourism portfolio to this specific brewery is not explicitly confirmed.

Name

Lake of the Woods Brewing Company

Website

https://lowbrewco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lake of the Woods Brewing Company is a privately held craft brewery founded in 2013 in Kenora, Ontario, Canada. It produces and retails beer, hard seltzer, and non-alcoholic beverages, including fruit-flavored craft beers, serving regional consumers and the Northern Ontario tourism market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Breweries (312120)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAFAAAA

Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing

Agriculture & Food Production/Beverage Production/Alcoholic Beverage Production (Beer, Wine, Spirits, Cider)

SECONDARYTHAFALAA

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service)

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries (Taprooms/Tasting Rooms)

SECONDARYCRADAIAA

Beer Brewing & Brands

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Manufacturing & Brands/Alcoholic Beverages (Beer, Wine, Spirits) Manufacturing & Brands

SECONDARYTHAFALAD

Regional & National Breweries

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries (Taprooms/Tasting Rooms)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Fruit beer varieties
• Hard seltzer production
• Non-alcoholic beverages
• Craft brewery products

Headquarters

HQ city

Kenora

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Craft Beer Sales: Revenue generated from brewing and selling craft beers, including fruit beers such as peach-flavored varieties. The company produces fruit sours and pale ales with peach puree as part of their product portfolio.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Core offering

Lake of the Woods Brewing Company is a Canadian craft brewery that manufactures and retails a wide range of beer, hard seltzer, and non-alcoholic beverages from its facility in Kenora, Ontario. The company's portfolio includes fruit-infused craft beer varieties such as peach-flavored fruit sours and pale ales made with peach puree, alongside its broader craft beer and non-alcoholic product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Peach Beers Peach-flavored craft beers including fruit sours and pale ales brewed with peach puree, targeting consumers seeking fruit-forward, innovative beer styles within the growing fruit beer category.
• Craft Beer Range Broad portfolio of craft beers manufactured and retailed by the brewery for general craft beer consumers.
• Hard Seltzer Hard seltzer products manufactured and retailed alongside the brewery's beer portfolio, targeting adult consumers seeking flavored alcoholic beverages.
• Non-Alcoholic Beverages Non-alcoholic beverage products produced and retailed by the brewery, expanding its portfolio beyond alcoholic craft beverages.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Side Launch Brewing Company: Georgian Bay, Ontario craft brewery with a taproom and diversified core/seasonal lineup. Directly comparable as another Ontario regional craft peer competing for similar on-premise and retail accounts.
• Steam Whistle Brewing: Toronto-based craft pilsner brewery with taproom experience and broad Canadian distribution. Comparable as an Ontario-rooted craft brand with a single-style flagship and growing line extensions.
• Great Lakes Brewery: Toronto craft brewery with a long heritage, broad year-round and seasonal portfolio, and Ontario retail presence. Comparable in craft positioning and Ontario GTM.
• Phillips Brewing & Malting Co. Victoria, BC-based independent craft brewery with a diversified portfolio including fruit-forward and seasonal beers. Comparable as a Canadian regional craft brewer of similar scale experimenting with fruit beer styles.
• Muskoka Brewery: Ontario-based craft brewery producing a broad portfolio of ales, lagers, and seasonal fruit-forward beers. Closely comparable to Lake of the Woods as a similarly sized regional Ontario craft brewer targeting the same Canadian on-premise and retail channels.
• Brickworks Ciderhouse: Ontario-based craft cider and beer producer (Glutenberg, Secco) operating a destination cidery/taproom. Comparable as an Ontario craft beverage producer diversifying beyond traditional beer into seltzers and adjacent categories.
• Beau's All Natural Brewing: Vankleek Hill, Ontario craft brewery with an organic, experience-led brand and broad portfolio including seasonal and fruited styles. Comparable in scale, Ontario footprint, and product-led craft positioning.
• Collective Arts Brewing: Hamilton, Ontario craft brewery known for innovation, art-labelled cans, and limited-edition experimental beers including fruit-forward styles. Comparable product-led growth motion and Ontario distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Labatt Breweries: One of Canada's largest brewers and owner of craft-adjacent labels. Comparable as a competitor occupying the same Ontario retail and on-premise shelves, exerting pricing and shelf-space pressure on regional craft players.
• Molson Coors (Canada): National brewer with a portfolio that includes craft and seltzer brands (e.g., Creemore, Hop Valley). Comparable as a dominant incumbent shaping Ontario beer retail dynamics and competing for craft consumer spend.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lowbrewco
• Facebookfacebook.com/lowbrewco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lake-of-the-woods-brewing-company

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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