On an annual canoe trip of former employees of The Upper Canada Brewing Company, from the days before it was purchased by Sleeman Brewing and shut down, three friends – Cam Heaps, Greg Taylor and Greg Cromwell – talked about returning to the business they loved and DREAMED about opening up their own brewery one day
The three friends INCORPORATED an entity titled “Three Fired Guys” Brewing, each put in some seed money and started to write the business plan for their future brewery.
The INAUGURAL BOTTLES of Steam Whistle Pilsner roll of the production line and are shipped to Beer Stores and LCBO outlets in the Greater Toronto area.
Resurrecting a 1950’s style of carton, the Brewery launches SUITCASE 12 PACKS of Steam Whistle Pilsner into the Ontario Market.
To celebrate the crimp style crown and its superior seal, Steam Whistle Introduces an annual free VINTAGE BOTTLE OPENER as in-case promotion.
The brewery celebrates the first shipment of Steam Whistle Pilsner into Alberta
Steam Whistle Brewing is shortlisted as one of CANADA’S TOP 100 EMPLOYERS, recognizing their Good Beer Folks work environment.
Steam Whistle launches 500ML CANS for the Ontario Market.
Cam Heaps and Greg Taylor win the ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD at the annual Ernst and Young gala, recognizing Steam Whistle Brewing’s success in the Consumer Products Category.
Steam Whistle Brewing receives their license and begins selling beer in BRITISH COLUMBIA on a test basis
Steam Whistle Brewing is named one of CANADA’S GREENEST EMPLOYERS, recognizing our culture of environmental awareness and our exceptional earth-friendly initiatives.
Steam Whistle expands its offerings with the launch of their smaller 355ml can format.
Legends Lindsey Cassel and Brandon Harvey were hired.
Northwest Territories begins ordering Steam Whistle
Steam Whistle is listed and begins selling in Manitoba
Steam Whistle completes its distribution across prairies and is listed in Saskatchewan
The brewery celebrates its expansion east with its first shipment to PEI
Nova Scotia continues the east coast trend and begins ordering Steam Whistle
Steam Whistle begins shipping to Newfoundland
Beer begins shipping to New Brunswick, making Steam Whistle available across the Maritimes