
LEGENDARY PICKLING
In the frosty realms of Wisconsin's northern lakes, a legend was born - not of a mythical creature, but of a puck-slapping, pickle-packing powerhouse known as Pond Hockey Pickles. It all began in 2019, when a band of friends, fueled by the thrill of the annual ice hockey tournament and a curious passion for pickling, decided to blend their two loves into one crunchy, vinegary venture.
Imagine the scene: a group of hockey enthusiasts, sticks in one hand, pickling jars in the other, skating across the icy expanse, dreaming of the perfect dill pickle to compliment their slapshots. As the off-season rolled in and the lakes thawed, these intrepid founders didn't hang up their skates - they simply traded them for aprons and brine, crafting pickles so legendary, they say you can hear the echo of a hockey stick every time a jar is popped open. And thus, Pond Hockey Pickles became the place where the zesty tang of pickling met the smooth glide of ice hockey, creating a taste sensation that's as bold and spirited as a game-winning goal in overtime. Born in Wisconsin, and making it's way now to Oregon, keep an ear out for the crunch of pickles and the cheer of the crowd - it's a dill-lightful experience you won't want to miss!
Chefs Extraordinaire: John Beemster & Jennifer Schwiertz John Beemster kicked off his culinary journey in 2019 by founding Pond Hockey Pickles—a passion project born out of brine and camaraderie with his hockey buddies. In 2023, fate (and possibly some very persuasive pickles) brought him together with Jennifer Schwiertz, a kindred spirit with an equally adventurous palate.
When the two got hitched, they skipped the traditional honeymoon and declared, “Let’s go on a pickle adventure!”—because nothing says eternal love like fermenting cucumbers together. Today, this dynamic duo is known for their bold flavors, teamwork, and a knack for turning humble veggies into tangy masterpieces that make taste buds do a happy dance.
Rumor has it, their secret ingredient is a pinch of humor and a dash of love. One jar at a time, they’re proving that life’s a pickle party, and everyone’s invited!
