Saturday 13 September 2014

March 22, 2014

It has been announced that the Rogers Centre will not renew its one year contract with Steam Whistle Brewing.  You may be forgiven for not knowing that you could purchase Steam Whistle at a Blue Jays game.  It was very hard to find.

This is a shame and not just because it leaves Toronto as the only major league ballpark without a craft beer/local brewery choice.  Steam Whistle is right next door.  It seemed a good match and one ought to support one's neighbours.

Of course the very mention of Steam Whistle summons the trolls.  It isn't "craft" enough for some which in practice seems to mean that they are successful enough to be able to afford to advertise and the private party is over.

My theme has been good beer, not necessarily craft beer or fashionable beer.  The pilsner style has been around for a good many years and I suspect it will outlive all those salted, smoked and sour beers that the trend mongers endeavour to be seen drinking.

No comments:

Post a Comment