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Petri Raito

COO/CEO

Always offering a big smile and welcoming hand, Petri is the heart behind Rossland Beer Company. He’s usually found on the floor managing day-to-day operations, in the dugout brewing beer, or in the office sourcing new marketing ideas for the business. But don’t let his warm and easygoing exterior fool you - Petri means business! He was recognized for his outstanding efforts in 2018, winning Business Person of the Year from the Trail and District Chamber of Commerce. This guy is full of sisu and love, and endlessly considerate when it comes to making sure everyone is enjoying themselves, including his wife Marni and their two rugrats, Neeya, 6, and Neeko, 4. Walking to work to taste the next product release is a dream come true for Petri, who sips from a stainless steel pint glass - like a boss.

Ryan Arnaud

Head Brewer/CEO

Ryan is the mastermind technician behind Rossland Beer Company’s fantastic recipes. As head brewer, Ryan works behind the scenes to perfect brews and push boundaries on flavour profiles and combinations. He also gets the satisfaction of working on the floor and pouring his product for happy customers - it doesn’t get much better than that! His hard work and skill was recognized in 2015 when the Canadian Brewing Awards awarded their 7 Summits Milk Stout the gold medal in the stout category. When he’s not at the brewery, Ryan and his wife Christina are catching their breath after chasing their growing children - three-year-old Riley and Lane, 2. Did you know he can administer an IV and slam a Super Mega Pilsner (his beer of choice), all in a regular day’s work? Hidden talents aside, Ryan is truly awesome.

Brad

General Manager

Brad will answer to most things, including “Chef.” This happy-go-lucky guy is all about relishing tastes - his past life includes time spent as a Red Seal chef and restaurant owner. He’ll talk sports with you, but it’s talking food and beer that places him firmly in his element. He applies his palate skilfully to the brewing process and his personality shines when pouring in the tasting room. Brad loves happy people and the Best Day Ever IPA. If you also enjoy both those things, you should definitely come speak with Brad - his smiling face, easygoing appeal, and perfect pour will make your day!

Jessie

Taproom Specialist

Jessie’s free spirit and relaxed personality sets the tone for the brewery. She welcomes all with a smile that makes you feel warm and fuzzy - although that might be the delicious beer in your belly working along with her charm. When she’s not slinging beer and stealing hearts, Jessie is conquering mountains on her bike and waves on her wakeboard - and this girl has a set of pipes, too! She is among the vocalists and DJs that have entertained customers during Friday’s live music sessions or the brewery’s special events. Though she’s usually behind the bar multi-tasking, if you catch her off work you can expect Jessie to have a Four on the Floor IPA or Hazy in hand.

Alissa

Chartered Professional Accountant

Alissa brings impeccable attention to detail and professionalism to the team, which is vital for a brewery where fun is the no. 1 goal. She is the founder and manager of Virtual Heights Accounting, an online BC accounting firm that focuses on automation using cloud-based technology. Add entrepreneur to her qualifications, and you can see why she is such a valued member of the team. Operating virtually allows her and her staff to help many people and businesses across the province -Rossland Beer Company included - while still living her ideal Rossland lifestyle. When she’s not running the show, Alissa enjoys spending time with her family, mountain biking, skiing and Straight Outta Rossland Pale Ale.

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Danielle

Special Edition

If you have to spend most of your time studying, you might as well use any free time you have helping out at your brother-in-law’s brewery, right? Well that’s certainly Danielle’s attitude. Her happy perspective is infectious and customers are always stoked to see her filling in between working toward her nursing degree and living life to the fullest. This coffee fanatic celebrates her love for beer and caffeine with the Coffee Blonde Bomb, satisfying both cravings in one gulp. When she’s not doing homework or drinking her favorite bevies, Danielle is taking in as much live music as possible and/or recovering from life’s intensities with some hardcore Netflix binging.

Hayden

Quality Controller

Hayden dropped his resume off at the brewery 15 times before persistence paid off for the youngest member of the team; At the ripe age of 18 he started as the tall lanky kid at the front door who regretfully told you when the brewery was already at capacity. He’s since worked his way from host to doing so much more for the team: Hayden cleans, organizes, and ensures customers are happy on the regular. If you ever manage to spot him taking a break you might even see him enjoying a Coffee Blonde Bomb. This young chap is a hard worker and also very talented - just watch him master a front flip on skis and then you’ll be asking yourself why you didn’t hire him first.

Margot

Rossland Beer Company Lifer

Margot doesn’t sit still for very long! Customers saw her last at Beer Goggles, where Rossland Beer Company won over the hometown crowd and took gold at the Red Mountain Resort beer tasting event. If she’s not pouring, Margot can be a little bit of a unicorn around these parts because her other job with Fresh Adventures has her guiding tours along the Powder Highway, bopping between Revelstoke, Golden, Nelson, and Rossland. She’s passionate about being outside and getting lost with her dog and snowboard. Margot is a loyal person who has been with the brewery since the beginning. We like to think it’s our sweet team that keeps her around but we know better; it’s our Paydirt Pale Ale that has her OG committed. In addition to all her great assets, it’s imperative to note that Margot is a true 80s kid who can - and does - sing the entire theme song to Degrassi Junior High.

Ryan Mac

Mr. Fix-it

Ryan is a “good ol’ boy” that does a bang-up job doing small repairs at the brewery, running deliveries, and monitoring in-house capacity. Mac, as he’s sometimes called, is a Winnipeg transplant (so are Petri and Ryan in fact) who escaped the cold, flat prairies for the still cold - but much more enjoyable - mountains. If Ryan isn’t working, he’s probably at a punk rock show or enjoying a beer down by the river. Actually, some of this bio was created ad-hoc because Ryan fell asleep at the river and has again been declared missing.

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1990F Columbia Ave.
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Tel: (250) 362-2122
Email: drink@rosslandbeer.com

Petri Raito

COO/CEO

Ryan Arnaud

Head Brewer/CEO

Brad

General Manager

Jessie

Taproom Specialist

Alissa

Chartered Professional Accountant

Danielle

Special Edition

Hayden

Quality Controller

Margot

Rossland Beer Company Lifer

Ryan Mac

Mr. Fix-it

Social

Our Partners
Kootenay Rockies
Columbia Gardens Vineyard & Winery
Rossland Tourism

Location

Rossland Beer Company

Hours

Map

Petri Raito

COO/CEO

Ryan Arnaud

Head Brewer/CEO

Brad

General Manager

Jessie

Taproom Specialist

Alissa

Chartered Professional Accountant

Danielle

Special Edition

Hayden

Quality Controller

Margot

Rossland Beer Company Lifer

Ryan Mac

Mr. Fix-it

Social

Our Partners Kootenay Rockies Columbia Gardens Vineyard & Winery Rossland Tourism

Location

Rossland Beer Company

Hours

Map

Our Partners
Kootenay Rockies
Columbia Gardens Vineyard & Winery
Rossland Tourism