Brewery, Beer, Craft Beer, Local Beer, Brewing

THE BREWERY

WHERE THE PRODUCT OF THE LAND MEETS THE ARTISTRY OF THE BREWER

BRAZENLY BOLD BEER

BUILT UPON A HONEST VISION

Brazenly brewing all beer styles, and brewing them well.

After 5 years of visiting breweries and talking to owners and master brewers, Kristján Kristjánsson draughted his vision to build a 10 Hectoliter brewery and deliver expertly brewed artisan crafted beer in the emerging beer scene in Winnipeg and across Manitoba.

Enter our Brewery Team!

Evan Stanish

HEAD BREWER

Creative outlet, full-blown obsession

Evan joined Brazen as Head Brewer in February 2025. Armed with degrees in Environmental Science and Geography, several years of commercial brewing experience, and a background in construction, he brings a mix of science, problem-solving, and hands-on grit to the brewhouse.

For Evan, brewing is not just a job. It is a passion, a creative outlet, and occasionally a full-blown obsession. He loves experimenting with a wide range of beer styles and is well known for declaring “This is my favourite style!” about every beer he brews. His coworkers are still trying to figure out if he actually means it every time.

What Evan loves most about brewing is that it sits right at the intersection of science, art, and hard work. It also helps that no two days in the brewery are ever the same.

1. FAVOURITE BEER

- I can’t pick just one!” But German wheat beers, pilsners, and anything sour are always near the top of the list.

2. FAVOURITE FOOD

- Indian food

3. FAVOURITE VIDEO GAME

- Red Dead Redemption II

PrABATH

ASSISTANT BREWER

BREWER EXTRaORDINAiRE

Prabath has recently moved from Sri Lanka with his wife who studies Micro-Biology at UM. Prabath brewed at Lion Brerwery for 8 years and bring his experience with quality control from a large brewery to Brazen Brewing Company.

1. FAVOURITE BEER STYLE

- German Style Lager

2. FAVOURITE FOOD

- Rice and Curry

3. FAVOURITE VIDEO GAME

- Mario

Erin McDowell

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

FORCE BEHIND SALES, PARTNERSHIPS, AND EVENTS

Erin joined Brazen Brewing in April 2024 and quickly became the force behind sales, partnerships, and events. If Brazen beer is showing up somewhere exciting around the city, Erin is usually the one making it happen. With a strong background in sales and marketing she brings strategy, creativity, and a serious love for great beer to the team. Her mission is simple: turn curious customers into raving fans of Brazen Brewing Company.

Erin thrives on bringing people together through great beer, memorable events, and strong community connections.

1. FAVOURITE BEER

- Bifrost Blueberry Milkshake Ale

2. FAVOURITE FOOD

- BBQ

3. FAVOURITE VIDEO GAME

- Hollow Knight: Silksong

Kristjan Kristjansson

CHIEFTAIN

The original kk

Kristjan’s passion for working with the best people with a goal to make world class beer for everyone to enjoy is what our Chieftain brings to Brazen Brewing Company.

Born in Iceland, Kristjan moved to Winnipeg and for the past 20+ years in the Tri-S area near Lockport/Garson! Bringing a diverse outlook on what it means to be Manitoban and Local!

1. FAVOURITE BEER STYLE