Our Team

Robin Ridesic is a passionate beer drinker and former homebrewer who fell in love with hoppy IPAs and sour beers. Her enthusiasm for delicious and unique brews evolved into a deep desire to create the world’s best versions of these niche beer styles. Although she grew up in the business world of management consulting, Robin was delighted to bring together two of her biggest passions in life – beer and the community of Niagara-on-the-Lake – in the creation of The Exchange Brewery.

Sam is an American brewer from the great state of Michigan, where he worked at Northern United Brewing Co. creating beer for several brands including North Peak Brewing Co., Leelanau Brewing Co., and Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales. Sam has also tried his hand at distilling and blending spirits for Civilized Spirits as part of Mission Micro Distillery. Now he likes to focus on (and drink) barrel-aged beers and sour ales as well as a few “hop-bombs” from time to time. As part of The Exchange Brewery, he enjoys sourcing fresh ingredients from local farmers and taking advantage of the micro-flora floating around Niagara.

A Burlington native, Matt honed his skills with years of home brewing and also by being a former brewer in various Toronto brew pubs, including Louis Cifer Brew Works and Bar Hop Brewco. Matt joined our brewers’ team in the Spring 2021, being very excited about The Exchange Brewery’s extensive barrel program. A lover of all things barrel-aged, Matt says he could literally drink our Spontaneous Ale everyday if he could – but he’d never say no to our bourbon barrel-aged smoked lager either.

If you’re looking to purchase some beer from us, please contact Matt as he is our part-time sales person.

Kathryn is a Niagara native who has worked at The Exchange Brewery as our Event Coordinator over 5 years. She has has since moved into the role of Taproom Manager!

For any questions regarding The Exb, please contact Kathryn below.

Rajat is currently settling into his new role as Assistant Manager and Event Coordinator at the Exb!

For any inquires about booking a private event, please contact Rajat below.

Sara was quickly turned into a beer lover after being surrounded by so many amazing bars, breweries and bottle shops in Hamilton, On. After attending college for Photography and Advertising, she went on to work on brands like Nickel Brook Brewing Co., Molson and Netflix. After taking a break to start her family, Sara joined us as the Marketing and PR Coordinator here at the EXB. If she could have a beer on-tap all year round, it would be our much anticipated, Pumpkin Ale.