ABOUT
Alex & Hounds
I grew up outside of Sarnia in a small community. I studied Veterinary Technician in school and worked at a local clinic for 7.5 years along with brewing and selling Kombucha in my “spare time”. I have always had hobbies such as crafts, art and baking which all led me to explore the world of kombucha brewing and fermenting!
I started out making Kombucha at my house in small personal batches for approximately one year. My quantities became larger and I began sharing it with friends and family while doing research on the health benefits it provided, along with the great taste, I was hooked.
The feedback I received from people encouraged me to produce larger batches and I began to supply a local Cafe with kegs which quickly took off. Brewing the Kombucha is a labour of love and is very satisfying to watch it develop through the fermentation stages. Creating the fun, unique seasonal, and holiday brews is always fun!
Kombucha Hound's name originates from my Greyhounds, I adopted. They enjoy drinking Kombucha along with eating my older Cultures which help them with their digestive problems as well. I want to help spread the word of Greyhound adoptions, treatment along with Kombucha. All my tips and a portion of sales are donated to rotating animal rescue organizations. Even though I am "retired" from being a Veterinary Technician, I still strive to help animals anyway I can.
We have sadly lost Mortimer our greyhound, who was the inspiration for our great logo. He was shy of 14.5 years old! In the winter of December 2024 we then lost Jasmine, who was 3 weeks shy of her 15th birthday. We were down to 1 dog, for the first time in over 20+ years of my life!
We are now proud to welcome the new Kombucha Hound mascot, Kaya! She is 10.5 years old, very smart, spry, and fits perfect with our family. Greyhounds are such a special, and unique breed, and we are so glad to have another Greyhound part of household!
Then meet Kale! Kale is our logo and inspiration for our kombucha-infused, fermented hot sauce line, "Loco Xolo"! Kale is a 10.5 year old Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican Hairless). He is wild, bull headed, but gives the biggest cuddles, and love.
ABOUT
THE HOUNDS
It's what's on the inside that counts
What KH is doing to help Greyhounds and other dog rescues.
Kombucha Hound donates a portion of its proceeds and tips towards a Dog Rescue (selected at random). Greyhounds are treated poorly in certain parts of the world. Every year, one in eight greyhounds "disappear” after their non-profitable racing career or poor hunting skills are not profitable in money or product. They are one breed that is solely used for profit. They are exported to other countries for racing, breeding, abandoned, abused, used for meat or killed inhumanely. Racing Greyhounds are usually in a kennel for 23 hours a day. That is no life for any animal! Through our donations, we hope, we can assist in finding some wonderful dogs homes!