Steamwhistle: Retro Revival

It’s pretty difficult to discuss “vintage suds” without mentioning craftbeer. Everything about Steamwhistle  is a shout out to a simpler time, from the name, the retro vehicles that proudly display that name, the way they brew their beer with only four ingredients  and the Roundhouse  in which the beer is brewed in, Steamwhistle is committed to tradition.

 
My first experience with Steamwhistle was before a Blue Jays  game, I’m sure I’m not the only one who has popped into the Steamwhistle Brewery for a free taste test. I really enjoyed the crisp taste, mind you the free part would have me singing anyone’s praises. The most important thing that I noticed about Steamwhistle, besides the quality of the beer, was the feeling I was met with as I walked in the brewery. The staff is super welcoming, passionate and knowledgeable about their product. This kind of attitude in itself is retro in my opinion. It’s hard to find places, let alone businesses, that are this welcoming and treat you like a member of the family as soon as you walk in.

The Steamwhistle label depicts the, you guessed it, steam whistle that signalled the end of the work  day and the start of free and family time. The brewery wanted to remind people to take that break at the end of the day or the end of the weekend to reconnect with one another.

"And if you're drinkin' well, you know
That you're my friend and I say
I think I'll have myself a beer," Reel Big Fish

For many reasons Steamwhistle is a beer with a retro mentality. And it all started with an entertaining and awesome story about perseverance and dedication to quality. You can read more about it here.
 

Fun Fact: The original name of Steamwhistle was 3 Fired Guys, but the creators thought this had a negative connotation.

Steamwhistle
Class: Premium Craft
Brewer: Steamwhistle
Quality: Pilsner
Alcohol Content: 5%
 

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