Departments
Small Change, Big Impact
Re-inventing Soda With Panache
Photos by Sarah and Chris Rhoads
Seven years ago, Sharelle Klaus' kitchen became her laboratory. She'd craved an adult beverage during her four pregnancies. Now, she was determined to revolutionize the soda world by creating a healthier bottled drink for the adult palate.
“I made batches and batches of soda in search of the right flavor profiles, and that's when I hit on DRY Soda,” says Klaus '92. “It's less sweet, all natural, and made for sipping.”
In seven unique flavors such as lavender and kumquat, DRY Soda is marketed as a nonalcoholic beverage alternative.
Her faith has taught Klaus the value of every individual she employs. “Faith propels the daily operations and, in return, I am blessed to work with the most creative, hardworking, and intelligent people.”
Customers sample the fruit of Klaus' labor in the DRY corporate tasting room in Pioneer Square (pictured) — and at retailers around the nation.
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