Our Story
In 2019, Kirk was living a healthy lifestyle—active and consuming a balanced diet. However, he encountered troubling issues after every meal: bloating, low energy levels, and persistent low mood. Determined to find a natural, non-medical solution, he recalled a friend who had given him dairy kefir a few years back. The immediate relief he experienced from that drink inspired him to embark on a mission—to create his own kefir.
After experimenting with dairy kefir for a few weeks, Kirk stumbled upon non-dairy water kefir, a plant-based alternative. Intrigued, he obtained a small batch of water kefir grains and began crafting this refreshing beverage in his kitchen, fermenting it in the warm laundry room basin.
The results were remarkable. With the adoption of water kefir into his routine, Kirk bid farewell to bloating and post-meal fatigue, while experiencing an improvement in his overall mood. Impressed by the transformation, he shared his discovery with a female friend, who also tried it and became an instant fan, consistently buying it thereafter. As word spread, more people in their community began incorporating water kefir into their daily lives, giving rise to what we now know as "Kirk's Kefir."
The success of Kirk's Kefir wouldn't have been possible without the unwavering support of their community of friends and family. Grateful for the encouragement and patronage, they extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who played a part in bringing this wholesome product to fruition.
What is Kefir?
What Is Water Kefir?
Water kefir is a traditional fermented probiotic drink created to satisfy thirst and replenish your gut. Colourful and flavoured with organic juices, water kefir is cultured with ancient “kefir grains” to offer refreshment with gut health benefits, Kirk’s Kefir is 100% vegan, dairy-free, and contains billions of living probiotics in every bottle to support wellness and digestion.
When Is The Best Time To Consume Kirk’s Kefir?
There is no right or wrong time to enjoy Kirk’s Kefir. The wonderful thing is you can enjoy this refreshing drink any time of the day.
Are There Any Common Food Allergens In Kirk’s Kefir?
We’re honoured to say Kirk’s Kefir is 100% vegan, soy-free,egg-free, corn-free, gluten-free, and non-GMO. It contains no wheat, barley, rye, whey, or derivatives.
Can I Consume Kirk’s Kefir After The “Expiry Date”?
For the best quality, we advise to consume Kirks Kefir either on or before the “best before” date.
Where Is Kirk’s Kefir Made?
We are proud to say that we handcraft in Beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, the traditional lands of the Coast Salish people, we honour and thank them.
How Is Kirk’s Kefir Made?
Kirk’s Kefir is traditionally crafted with water kefir grains, also known as tibicos, that we ferment in purified water with an organic cane and coconut sugar during our initial fermentation. During the second fermentation, each drink is naturally flavoured using organic fruit juices.
Has Kirk’s Kefir Been Laboratory Tested
Yes, our Kefir has been laboratory tested and shown to contain living probiotics.
330ml: 5 billion lactobacillus species
1.9 litre:32 billion lactobacillus species
Each flavour was laboratory tested to confirm post-fermentation sugar profiles, and we clearly mark this on the front of each label. Understanding how much sugar we are consuming can be difficult to understand, and we wanted to clearly mark how much sugar was in each bottle.
What Are The Options Available In A 330ml Bottle?
When ordering cases of our 330ml bottles they come in two options. A case of one flavor or our variety pack that comes with 3 bottles each flavour.
- Lemon Mango
- Blue Razz
- Watermelon Lime
- Apple Lime Ginger.
Will You Take Orders If We Inform You In A Short Time?
If you have a special occasion, and require a bulk order, send us a message and we will do all we can to accommodate you.
Where do you offer delivery to?
We offer delivery to anywhere within a 25km radius of our North Vancouver warehouse