GOOD BEER FOLKS BLOG
Meet Our Fleet
November is the time of year we tuck our unique fleet of vintage vehicles away for the winter to keep them in tip-top shape. In the early days of Upper Canada Brewing Company (Steam Whistle Brewing’s predecessor) Co-Founders, Cam and Greg looked at some plain, beat-up white delivery vans and had an idea: What if […]
Steam Whistle teams up with Igloo to bring you the Steam Whistle Mini Playmate Cooler
We have teamed up with the iconic cooler brand IGLOO to offer a fun and convenient summer gift pack: the Steam Whistle x Igloo Playmate Mini 3L Cooler – designed to chill and carry the six 355ml cans of Steam Whistle Pilsner included inside. The Mini Playmate gift pack retails for $29.95 and is stocked […]
Why We’re Doing One Thing Really, Really, Well (Again)
You may have noticed these signs popping up in some of Canada’s major cities this summer. This is our most recent ad campaign, returning to our roots. When we first wrote the Steam Whistle Brewing business plan in 1998, our vision was to be the most respected premium beer in Canada. A lofty goal for […]
Why We Ride: Robyn Goldman
Robyn is the Community & Customer Coordinator at Steam Whistle Brewery. After leaving Steam Whistle in 2019 after 5 years, she returned as Office Manager in Aug 2021 and has been a critical Good Beer Folk coming out of the pandemic. You might say “you can take the girl out of the brewery, but not […]
Steam Whistle partners with Les Brasseurs du Nord for Quebec distribution
Steam Whistle Brewing and Quebec’s Les Brasseurs du Nord are excited to announce their alliance for the distribution of Steam Whistle’s beer in la belle province. Les Brasseurs du Nord is one of the longest-standing and most successful craft brewers in Quebec. Founded in 1987 and best known for their popular brand, Boreale, Les Brasseurs […]
Toronto’s Ultimate Baseball Pre-game Patio – Now open 7 days a week!
With spring temperatures rising, baseball season around the corner, and Torontonians socializing outdoors again, we welcome you to stop by for cold beer, warm hospitality, good food, and good times. Since our inception in 1999, The Steam Whistle Roundhouse has consistently ranked in the Top Things to Do in Toronto and has become known by […]
On International Colour Day, Steam Whistle Brewing salutes the colour green!
Memories shared by Greg Taylor, Co-founder & CEO “In 1998, when we began to write the Steam Whistle business plan and imagine our Pilsner brand, many beers available in Canada were sold in brown bottles within red, white, and blue cartons. We wanted to stand out from the rest. So, our first decision was to […]
Steam Whistle Supports Ukraine
Taras Hetmanczuk, Chief Operating Officer and a proud Ukrainian-Canadian, organizes the brewery’s support effort.
Raise a Glass To Women in The Industry
From Master Blenders to Head Brewers, women are making an impact in the world of wine, beer and spirits. On International Women’s Day, the LCBO put these trailblazers in the spotlight to celebrate their talents. One of these women, included Steam Whistle’s Brewmaster, Erica McOustra.
Shareholders Vote Yes To A Merger of Beau’s Brewery with Steam Whistle
VANKLEEK HILL, ON, February 28, 2022 – The shareholders of Beau’s Brewing Co. have overwhelmingly voted yes to accept an offer for share purchase from fellow independent craft brewery Steam Whistle.