Roundhouse, has a passionate focus of making just one beer of exceptional quality that canadians can. Roundhouse winter craft beer festival at steam whistle brewery. Frustrating af experience trying to book kegs for delivery, which they. You can cheers to winter in true canadian fashion at the roundhouse winter craft beer festival in toronto saturday, feb.
The roundhouse and find other unique venues at intimate weddings. Home to art festivals, book readings, product launches, corporate parties. Steam whistle brewery keeps torontos history on the rails. As of april 29, 2015, steam whistle introduced 6 packs into the nova scotia market.
Bubbling away in a 1929 train roundhouse, the brewery offers daily tours of its environmentally friendly operation, diving into its use of renewable energy, steam heating, local ingredients, and gingerale bottles that can be reused up to 40 times. Open daily, our retail store offers fun and informative public tours, unique merchandise and fine, fresh beer. Steam whistle, an independent brewery housed in torontos historic john st. Made with only 4 natural ingredients and brewed at the historic roundhouse in downtown toronto. He is really interested in steam engines and believes he can create one. Home page 16 of 25 christine reid prince edward county. Steam whistle hosts roundhouse winter craft beer festival. Restaurants near steam whistle brewery, toronto on tripadvisor. Book a steam whistle brewery tour or just come to enjoy a freshly poured pint of canadas premium pilsner. Our halfhour tour moves on catwalks high above the brewerys bustling operations, where youll take in the aromatic smells and sounds of the brewhouse, learn about steam whistle brewings founding story, and take a dive into the history of the iconic john st. The first time i toured steam whistle brewing in toronto and realized cofounder greg taylor grew up in st. Steam whistle brewing, toronto, ontario steam whistle. We brew canadas premium pilsner using just four allnatural ingredients.
Dont forget to take a tour of the brewery located in a old railroad roundhouse. Book a tour or pull up a stool and enjoy a pint at the bar. Steam whistle brewing for the second year hosts their craft beer brethren in their own backyard for what toronto life magazine named as one of the top 5. While everyone was dressed up in their michelin man gear, you can imagine that you would still get chilly on a frigid day while consuming ice cold beers.
The steam whistle brewing roundhouse in toronto, ontario. Marys, i suggested his stonetown hometown would be a great spot for a second steam. The steam whistle brewery focuses on making one beer that competes with the. There will be campfires complete with marshmallows, krazy karpets, a dj dance. I surprise him every year with something out of the ordinary that he might mention during the year. Roundhouse park is home to both the toronto railway museum and steam whistle brewing aerial view of roundhouse park in toronto cc licensed photo by the city of toronto in the heart of toronto a very popular attraction that is definitely worth taking some time to explore is roundhouse park, home to the john street roundhouse. Steam whistle brewery toronto 2020 all you need to know. Steam whistle brewing, as hosts of the event, were also present in full force. Steam whistle has a licence to brew in toronto one of the most popular craft beers in the united states, fat tire amber from new belgium brewing of fort collins, col. The steam whistle story begins in the spring of 1998 when three friends were on a canoe trip in the ontario heartland.
The 2017 edition of the roundhouse winter craft beer festival will take place on saturday february 11th at roundhouse park, adjacent to steam whistle brewing in downtown toronto. Steam whistle is currently in the process of packaging their beer in cans as a means of further penetrating the western canadian market. Steam whistle gallery this inviting space houses the steam whistle retail store by day, and can entertain groups between 30 to 250 people. Steam whistle brewing is home to canadas premium pilsner. Take in a local art shows in our retail gallery or attend an event. Steam whistle is a real fine brewery to support make sure you leave with a case. Greg taylor, cam heaps and greg cromwell had all been colleagues at one of canadas premier microbreweries producing quality beer in the late 1980s and 90s before it was bought out by a national brewer and closed down. The company produces a pilsner lager, and launched a pale ale in 2019 the brewery occupies bays 114 in the john street roundhouse building at roundhouse park. Steam whistle stock photos download 877 royalty free photos.
When booked with pilsner hall, it makes for an ideal cocktail reception area before dinner. Watch this video to get a taste of how things happen down at the brewery. Steam whistle brewery toronto all you need to know. He really did enjoy the book and was very glad to have gotten this book. The brewery occupies bays 114 within a building known as the john street roundhouse at roundhouse park. Steam whistle brewing entertainment district 142 tips. It is run by owneroperator phil marsh, who introduced steam whistle to mack. Toronto, on the third annual edition of the roundhouse winter craft beer festival rwcbf is coming up later this month, and event host steam whistle brewing has kindly offered a pair of tickets to be given away to a lucky cbn reader. Although the name of the beer sounds perfect for a business in an old steam engine roundhouse, it isnt related to trains. It was founded in 2000 by three former employees of upper canada brewing company after that company was bought out.
Our halfhour tour moves on catwalks high above the brewerys bustling operations, where youll take in the aromatic smells and sounds of the brewhouse, learn about steam whistle brewing s founding story, and take a dive into the history of the iconic john st. Steam whistle brewery toronto 2020 alles wat u moet weten. Giller light bash 2019 toronto steam whistle brewing. Toast the season at roundhouse winter craft beer festival. This year, over 25 ontario breweries put on their woolen mittens to set up shop in the park at the roundhouse winter craft beer festival at steam whistle brewery. Its why youll never see a bock or porter coming out of the roundhouse. Enjoy torontos own craft beer steam whistle pilsner brewed at the historic railway roundhouse. Cnr spadina roundhouse was also in toronto until it was demolished in 1986. Steam whistle brewing is an independent brewery in toronto, ontario, canada. Better yet, pop open the bottle and taste the difference natural ingredients and a little hard work makes. We had a lovely time on the steam whistle tour with will.
According to the legend and the radio ads steam whistle started because three guys from upper canada brewing company were all fired when it was purchased by sleeman. Steam whistle pilsner steam whistle brewing learn more. The roundhouse was empty for 11 years until the steam whistle brewing company took it over in 1999. Steam whistle brewery toronto 2020 all you need to. Restaurants near steam whistle brewery 255 bremner blvd the roundhouse, toronto, ontario m5v 3m9, canada. Steam whistles roundhouse winter craft beer festival.
Ontario wedding venues wedding locations in toronto. The winter craft beer festival takes place outside steam whistle brewing in roundhouse park. A short introduction to the inner workings of steam whistle brewing. In operation since 1998, the beer served here is so famous that it has even been shipped to germany. The 10 best restaurants near steam whistle brewery, toronto. Antwoord van shane d, general manager bij steam whistle brewery. Steam whistle has purchased three granite models with 405hp mp7 engines, mack front axles and mack air suspension. However, the roundhouse winter craft beer festival also gave the chance for smaller, more independent breweries to shine. Grab a bottle of steam whistle and youll see the ingredients proudly listed on the label. If you like to attend halloween costume parties, were giveaway a pair of tickets to screamwhistle halloween party, taking place at steam whistle in toronto on october 28, 2016. Apr, 2020 located within walking distance of the cn tower and rogers center, steam whistle brewing occupies bays 114 within the old john street roundhouse building, a designated national historic site that. Steam whistle brewing hostelling international canada. Steam whistle brewing has taken up residence in bays 1 through 14 in the old roundhouse.
In fact, steam whistle brewing is home to four unique event spaces that can accommodate groups of 12 to. Steam whistle brewing 10tation 10tation event catering. Get 50% off the brewery tour with your hi membership card. The torontoborn steam whistle brewery produces pilsner at the john street roundhouse, and has been since its first batch rolled off the lines in march 2000. Steam whistle started from an empty structure that used to be a canadian pacific railway steam engine repair facility, which was built in 1929. John street roundhouse, toronto, ontario, which is now the steam whistle brewing, was formerly a canadian pacific railway steam locomotive repair facility. American steam whistlesi purchased this book for my brotherinlaw. Ashley fernandes august 11, 2014 great place, free samples and you can go on a tour to learn about its history and production process with more free samples. Known for our commitment to do one thing really, really well, steam whistle has a passion for.
Unique intimate and small wedding venues and locations in toronto ontario canada. Originally steam whistle was called three fired guys. Steam whistle brewing 255 bremner blvd, toronto, ontario m5v 3m9 rated 4. The steam whistle brewery is located in the heart of downtown toronto, just south of the world famous cn tower and the rogers center. Its unexpectedly located right in the center of downtown toronto, in a squat unassuming historical brick building called the roundhouse. The steam whistle it refers to is the 5 oclock whistle marking the end of the work day.
The space features a 40ft bar, surround sound system and rotating art exhibitions. There are a lot of halloween events in toronto, including toronto ghost walks. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at steam whistle brewing. The building was constructed in 1929, and the roundhouse functioned as a steam locomotive repair facility. Screamwhistle halloween party at steam whistle in toronto. I tasted a variety of beer samples from great lakes brewery, beaus brewing, side launch brewing and macleans ales. When visiting the city of toronto there is one attraction that no beer lover should miss, the steam whistle brewery.