Name: Ron Kloth
Age: 56
Title: Owner/President of Papago Brewing Company
Married/Single: Married
Kids: None that I know of
City you live in: Tempe
A typical day in my life includes…
juggling different balls and wearing different hats and curling.
I was born…
in Southern California.
My favorite thing about Arizona…
the summer, I love my pool!
I’m listening to…
Rilo Kiley, With Arms Outstretched.
My family…
is as diverse as it can be.
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be…
Sherriff Joe, I would love to get him drunk.
One thing I cannot live without…
Curling, I love the sport.
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
head coach of the U.S. Ski Team.
I’m inspired by…
people who overcome physical or mental challenges.
The one person who motivates me is…
my wife.
If I could change anything in the world, it would be…
to have as many curling arenas in the USA as there are in Canada.
The perfect day would be…
playing in a curling tournament and winning.
My first job was…
at K-Mart in the garden section.
My favorite escape…
Steamboat Spring, Colorado.
My life…
is complicated.
I’m currently working on…
selling more beer and helping to host a Canadian Olympic Curler.
Always…
relax.
Never…
stress out over the small details.
Favorite Quote…
“It ain’t about how hard you hit, it’s about how hard you can get it and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward.”
Biggest Dream…
make the USA Olympic curling team.
My Pet Peeve(s)…
whiners, just admit you screwed up and take responsibility for your actions.
Papago Brewing Company will be featured at the 15th annual Strong Beer Festival, set for Valentine’s Day at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix. Sweethearts and singles alike can enjoy a broad variety of the state’s strongest signature suds at the event widely recognized as “Arizona’s Best Beer Festival.” Tickets are available for purchase at arizonabeerweek.com.
