today, you are the brewmaster
ABOUT US
There’s nothing like having your own brand of anything, especially something that tastes great! Bon Echo wants to give the local consumer a chance to make beer, and explore the realm of brewing deeper than ever before.
Reed Schwenger and Claire Griffin are a husband and wife couple (newly weds) who together combined their professional experience to bring not only a product or service, but an experience to the event culture.
Together they’ve combined both Brewing and Events, helping tell the story of couples, families, and companies everywhere.
the Details
why small batch?
As a brewer, I get a lot of request for beer I wish I could make. Tired of turning away so many because of equipment constraints, we finally have the tools, and energy to fulfill those requests. Because of this Bon Echo was born. We want people to have a one-of-a-kind brand they, and their guests will remember forever.
What does bon echo mean?
Bon Echo is a provincial park in Ontario their family spends vacation time. It’s a beautiful landscape, with times of tranquility, and times of excitement. “It’s the total package for us.” We wanted to personify this type of feeling in our brand, and bring some of Bon Echo back home.
Reed’s Background
Reed Started his career in front of house food & beverage. At 19 he moved to Canada to begin a career in the brewing field, and returned to Chicago to attend Chicago’s world renown Siebel Institute of Technology. Studying Brewing Technology, he received his Masters from the Doemens World Brewing Academy in Bavaria. Up until Bon Echo was conceived Reed had been employed by Chicago’s Goose Island Brewery for 4 years.
Claire’s Background
Claire worked with Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises since 22. She became a star player at multiple restaurants including Scoozi, Antico-Posto, and Foodlife at Water Tower Place as a manager. Dealing with every chaotic scenario, she’s a woman who know’s how to think on her feet, and can come out on top of any challenge she encounters. She’s also my wife, and literally the most amazing person in the world. So…yea. And a D1 Athlete, and sexy…and I love her!
"bon echo made “Branded Bride" for our wedding reception, it was a mango blonde ale that tasted fantastic. he listened to our story and delivered an experience we will never forget!
- mike alfirevic
Let's Chat
Shoot us a note at info@bon-echo.com to set up a consultation. Feel free to fill out our short survey in the “get started” link above bon-echo.com/mybeer. We’re excited to hear about your story, and let your imagination run wild!