[Beer] Jays/Steam Whistle Split

[HERPDERP]

http://www.thestar.com/business/2014/03/24/blue_jays_split_with_steam_whistle_leaving_rogers_centre_with_no_craft_beer.html

[Dylan]

According to Taylor, the club broke the news in a meeting last week, citing displeasure with the management of Steam Whistle’s Twitter feed. Taylor says the club objected to Steam Whistle sending tweets about its Rogers Centre location, claiming they violated market agreements the Jays had with other brewers.

 

is this what business has come to?

[HERPDERP]

To be fair, it could have threatened Jays' business with the other breweries.

 

A significant chunk of the revenue comes from concessions anyway.

[Chappy]

I don't like Steam Whistle, so I don't really care, lol.

[Dylan]

I'm not a big fan of SW either but the location of the two could have had potential for a great partnership.

 

 

This along with the Pizza change.. big offseason for the jays.

[NorthOf49]

This is just about the stupidest thing ever. "“I don’t know that there were any other issues,” Taylor says. “We had a good partnership. We made sure there was a constant supply of fresh craft Steam Whistle, and the fans seemed to love it. But they have their agreements and you have to be careful.”"

 

It makes so much sense... they're literally located across the street. Reminds me of the personnel decisions that make so much sense but don't happen.

[Dylan]

I wonder how much SW relies on revenue from tours, because they are in the heart of the city. Who owns the land they are on? I know there is a Leons and a train museum there. That land would be worth a fortune.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

I don't like Steam Whistle, so I don't really care, lol.

 

I can't remember if I've ever had Steam Whistle. I'm pretty sure I have and I'm pretty sure I hated it.

[aselvana]

I'm not a big fan of SW either but the location of the two could have had potential for a great partnership.

 

 

This along with the Pizza change.. big offseason for the jays.

 

they no longer serve pizza pizza at the rc?

[Dylan]

they no longer serve pizza pizza at the rc?

 

It will be Pizza Nova now

[Chappy]

I can't remember if I've ever had Steam Whistle. I'm pretty sure I have and I'm pretty sure I hated it.

 

I've had it a few times, been to the Steam Whistle across from the Rogers Centre as well, just not a huge fan of it.

[TheHurl]

It will be Pizza Nova now

 

best signing of the off-season. Pizza Pizza represents the overpriced free agent. Pizza Nova gives you the same product at a fraction of the contract size.

[jaysblue]

They have horrible beer selection at the RC. I'm shocked they don't have any local Ontario stuff like Mill St, Beau's, Muskoka, Flying Monkey's etc. The only good beer they have now is this German beer and Sapporo. I only have one when I go to the games. People that buy 3-4 beers per game are nuts to spend $40 when you can buy a whole case for less lol.

[Chappy]

They have horrible beer selection at the RC. I'm shocked they don't have any local Ontario stuff like Mill St, Beau's, Muskoka, Flying Monkey's etc. The only good beer they have now is this German beer and Sapporo. I only have one when I go to the games. People that buy 3-4 beers per game are nuts to spend $40 when you can buy a whole case for less lol.

 

I didn't even know they had Rolling Rock, I'm ok with that. The selection is weak, but I doubt it has any impact on their beer sales overall.

[Chappy]

People that buy 3-4 beers per game are nuts to spend $40 when you can buy a whole case for less lol.

 

That's why people pound them back at the bars before/after games. I don't mind grabbing a few during a game since I don't go to that many games anymore anyways, but I do agree, the prices are kind of f***ed up.

[Captain Adama]

If the RC sold St. Ambroise that would be just dandy.

[Dylan]

That's why people pound them back at the bars before/after games. I don't mind grabbing a few during a game since I don't go to that many games anymore anyways, but I do agree, the prices are kind of f***ed up.

 

Yup, my friends and I usually go to the loose moose or something close and share a few pitchers before the game. I feel dumb buying any more than 2 beers during the game, but my friends usually have 3+

[Camps]

Do the Steamwhistle tour before the game and get a bunch of delicious Toronto beer for the price of one AB/Inbev product inside.

[Brenner]

Don't remember Steamwhistle ever being available at any vendors I saw at any games last year. I would have much preferred Steamwhistle to Bud.

[Errorcebia]

The beer sucks pretty bad. There are much better craft beers from Ontario.

[jaysblue]

That's why people pound them back at the bars before/after games. I don't mind grabbing a few during a game since I don't go to that many games anymore anyways, but I do agree, the prices are kind of f***ed up.

 

We'll go to Corks before the game on Saturday and/or afterwards. Great beer and food for great prices!

[Chappy]

We'll go to Corks before the game on Saturday and/or afterwards. Great beer and food for great prices!

 

Where is that? I don't think I've ever seen that place before.

[jaysblue]

Where is that? I don't think I've ever seen that place before.

 

Downstairs in the Longo's at Maple Leafs Square. Best place to go grab a couple of beers and some food before any game. Can't beat the value.

[Chappy]

Downstairs in the Longo's at Maple Leafs Square. Best place to go grab a couple of beers and some food before any game. Can't beat the value.

 

Ah ok. Will it be packed after the game? I'm thinking someone should make a reso somewhere cause all the bars are going to be packed after the game.

[KSaw]

I laugh at hearing Steam Whistle sucks.

 

Considering that it's almost an exact replica recipe to original Pilsner beer, with no additives or preservatives, and isn't a unique flavoured beer, just say, "I don't like Pilsners."

 

I will say this though-- every Steam Whistle that comes out of a glass front fridge tastes horrible. Vendors need a clue. Beer in clear or green bottles goes bad in a matter of hours when exposed to light.

[Boxcar]

Steamwhistle's s***.

 

Yeah, but Bud is the shittiest. I will never understand people who like that crap.

[Boxcar]

I laugh at hearing Steam Whistle sucks.

 

Considering that it's almost an exact replica recipe to original Pilsner beer, with no additives or preservatives, and isn't a unique flavoured beer, just say, "I don't like Pilsners."

 

I will say this though-- every Steam Whistle that comes out of a glass front fridge tastes horrible. Vendors need a clue. Beer in clear or green bottles goes bad in a matter of hours when exposed to light.

 

Kirksaw - scout, physiotherapist, umpire and part-time sommelier.

[Chappy]

I laugh at hearing Steam Whistle sucks.

 

Considering that it's almost an exact replica recipe to original Pilsner beer, with no additives or preservatives, and isn't a unique flavoured beer, just say, "I don't like Pilsners."

 

I will say this though-- every Steam Whistle that comes out of a glass front fridge tastes horrible. Vendors need a clue. Beer in clear or green bottles goes bad in a matter of hours when exposed to light.

 

Funny, I actually hate pilsner.

[JJippidy]

I laugh at hearing Steam Whistle sucks.

 

Considering that it's almost an exact replica recipe to original Pilsner beer, with no additives or preservatives, and isn't a unique flavoured beer, just say, "I don't like Pilsners."

 

I like some Pilsners though, basterdized as they may be, that's like saying that if I don't like Busch then I can't like Mooshead.

 

All Beers aren't created equal, but I'll settle for the fact that they get the job done.

[jaysblue]

Ah ok. Will it be packed after the game? I'm thinking someone should make a reso somewhere cause all the bars are going to be packed after the game.

 

You can't make reservations there, but I'm sure after the game it should be fine for sure as long as there isn't a hockey game that night. Most people/casual baseball fans try to head to Real Sports, Loose Moose, Jack Astors, Boston Pizza etc for drinks/food before and after the games. There are a ton of great bars further north from the RC around Dundas/University or close to the St. Lawrence Market. Even the Distillery District (Mill St. Brewery) or Bellwood Brewery would be great places to go to after the game and we could likely make reservations there.