WING CO rs in Business
Cold Lake Brewing and Distilling Co. was born in December 2016 from the Kiziak family’s brewing and distilling hobby. Kiziak shares, “We like to drink delicious beer and are interested in the science behind the creation of quality brews and distilled beverages.” The whole family is involved in the operation of the business. Kiziak’s dad helps runs production, his sister and mom manage the books and deal with government regulations, and his wife promotes the business on social media. The family works a lot of hours but also has a lot of fun.
“We like to drink delicious beer and are interested in the science behind the creation of quality brews and distilled beverages.” Starting the business was not without challenges, which comes with the territory for all new business owners. For Cold Lake Brewing and Distilling Co., the biggest hurdle was the sheer expense and gather- ing of capital. Product development, ingredients and licensing are also big expenses for companies just starting out. Kiziak says that it took the brand two years to get off the ground.
Introducing Cold Lake Brewing and Distilling Co., Cold Lake’s first craft brewery. In business for three years, this family owned and operated business is expanding quickly. With a commitment to supporting their neighbours by using local ingredi- ents, Cold Lake Brewing and Distill- ing Co. strives to produce quality, delicious products with a variety of flavours. Spotlight recently sat down with Dusty Kiziak, co-owner of Cold Lake Brewing and Distilling Co. to learn more about their top-quality products as well as their entry into the craft beer and distilling markets in Alberta.
That said, the company has experienced unex- pected and pleasantly surprising rapid growth, especially over the past year. After only three years in business, the company is expanding this spring. Kiziak happily reports that the company will be building a new site that includes a tap room. The expansion also involves an upgrade to existing commercial equipment. As the company continues to grow, they are also meeting new people in the industry. Kiziak enthusi- astically says that “other brewers are super friendly and super forthcoming which is kind of cool.”
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