OUR WHISTLER BREWING TEAM

Jennie Kwasnecha

General Manager

Jennie grew up in Vancouver Island and has lived in Whistler since 2005. Originally hired as a Territory Manager, she has risen through the ranks to General Manager, a role she's had since 2017.

In her free time, Jennie loves snowboarding, skiing and travelling.

Clinton Small

Head Brewer

Originally from Australia, Clinton has been with Whistler Brewing since 2013. His passion for cooking combined with passion for brewing result in some incredible beers like our Lime Creamsicle Sour and Dos Esqueletos.

In his free time Clinton enjoys boating camping fishing, long walks on the beach and sunsets and with his family.

Hugues Menard Lord

Taphouse Supervisor

Hugues, aka The Frenchie, aka The Little Boy from Shawinigan, Quebec, has been with Whistler Brewing for 13 years.

Known by almost everyone in the community, he spends his free time, travelling, snowboarding, playing hockey and golfing.

Devon Brusse

Brewery Administrator

Devon is originally from Quebec and moved to Whistler in 1988. She has been with Whistler Brewing since 2018, and handles the administrative and distribution parts of beer making.

She's a hockey mom to her son, and played hockey herself for more than 25 years. In her free time, Devon enjoys playing pickleball, ice skating and cross-country skiing.

How it all
started...

Brewing in Whistler since 1989

First established in 1989 by a group of local beer enthusiasts, the Whistler Brewing Company is a pioneer in the BC craft beer revolution. Located in and inspired by the famous world class ski resort, Whistler Brewing offers a wide selection of award-winning beers, with original and interesting recipes catering to a wide variety of craft beer consumer tastes!

Today, the company proudly remains 100% BC owned and brewed. Whistler Brewing brews a wide selection of award-winning beers, inspired by the location that encourages exploration and caters to a variety of tastes. The company has a malt-forward approach to craft brewing and is known for developing original and interesting recipes.

There is a little bit of Whistler in every one of our products. We want to share the stories, the experiences, and our simple love of craft beer. Our brewing philosophy remains unchanged from our inception in 1989.

To brew small batches of unique craft beers with personal care and attention.
To never high gravity brew, no cutting corners!
To ensure that every can or keg of Whistler beer meets with the flavour profile guidelines.
To maintain the highest level of cleanliness and plant sanitation standards.
To only use the choicest malt, hops and pure water. No additives. No preservatives.

“Authentic, Hand Crafted, Artisan Beers. This is the Whistler way.”

OUR BREWERY

BC Owned and Brewed

First established in 1989, the Whistler Brewing Company is an originator in the BC craft brewing movement.

Today, while many craft breweries have come and gone, we are still proudly 100% BC owned and 100% BC brewed.