Steam Whistle Pilsner
Steam Whistle Brewery Biergärten and Taproom

Steam Whistle PilsnerSteam Whistle Pilsner
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Steam Whistle Brewery Biergärten and Taproom
 
Ontario, Canada
Style:
Czech / Bohemian Pilsner
Ranked #973
ABV:
5%
Score:
79
Ranked #244,187
Avg:
3.48 | pDev: 16.38%
Reviews:
169
Ratings:
517
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 15, 2025
Added:
Aug 28, 2002
Wants:
  14
Gots:
  116
We believe that world-class results require focus and dedication, so we developed a distinctive recipe for our single brand based on Europe's renowned brewing standards yet is brewed fresh locally at our independent, Canadian Brewery.

We use traditional brewing techniques and only four natural ingredients including spring water, malted barley, hops and yeast - all GMO-free. There is a fifth ingredient in every refreshing bottle, and that is the passion of our dedicated Brewmaster and staff.
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Rated: 3.75 by atlbravsrno1 from Maine

Apr 15, 2025
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Reviewed by reddfoot from Canada (ON)

3.84/5  rDev +10.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
It's a good pilsner. Nothing particularly special, but overall better than most run of the mill ones and I like pilsners. Good taste, crisp and clean. I'd drink it more often if it weren't so expensive compared to others.
Mar 29, 2025
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Reviewed by Mikehicks100

4/5  rDev +14.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I quite like steam whistle for a plain old regular beer. I think they literally only offer their Steam Whistle Pilsner. That's it...no IPA or Stout from this company. They focus on 1 beer.
Price wise, it's slightly higher than other big name beers brands that are locally available everywhere. If someone offers me a Steam Whistle, I'll take it. If I see Steam Whistle on a menu somewhere, I'll order one but I'll check out what else is on the menu as well. I buy Steam Whistle sometimes, but I wouldn't say I'd really, really miss it if I haven't had it in a while. Give it a try and I don't think you'll be disappointed. It's a good beer and that's it. A plus side is they don't add any weird ingredients like some big name brands available everywhere in Canada, so this beer is more "natural" and I guess can be considered "real beer".
For all you US and European folks, Steam Whistle would be a good example on a Macro Canadian beer... Not Labatt lol!
I would have no idea if this beer is available outside Canada, but if it is please give it a try.
Mar 10, 2025
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Rated by ohhhhhhboy from Canada (ON)

3.97/5  rDev +14.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Very smooth, good taste. Can design is also beautiful.
Mar 07, 2025
 
Rated: 3.85 by jcoleMA66 from Massachusetts

Mar 06, 2025
 
Rated: 3.88 by mdfb79 from New York

Jun 06, 2024
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Reviewed by jmbranum from Oklahoma

4.56/5  rDev +31%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Enjoyed on board a VIA Rail train from Windsor to Toronto.

Best I've had of this style in a long time. Perfectly fitting the style. Clean crisp but also complex. Lots of grain and spot-on hopping. Perfectly clear.

Truly the best pilsner I've had in years. I'm hoping this is a sign of good beer drinking to come this week in Canada.
May 05, 2024
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Reviewed by White_Dragon

3.93/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
A great Pilsner. At first blush a regular entry but on further consideration worth a mention - this is an Pilsner that goes head to head with its German relatives and is overall clear, crisp and well balanced, but it really needs to be cold. Depending on the batch one can get a hint of an unpleasant after taste (almost touch of skunk like Heineken) but I’m my last few can it was not there at all. Always better out of the bottle, too.
Dec 17, 2023
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Reviewed by foamy-afterglow from Canada (ON)

3.53/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Cool story of a small Toronto brewery.

Nice balance between sweet and bitter, fairly crisp, solid pilsner. Flavour upfront with a hoppy bite, smooth finish.
Dec 10, 2023
 
Rated: 3.62 by KeithGreatNorth from Canada (BC)

Dec 03, 2023
 
Rated: 3.52 by RalphStanley34 from French Polynesia

Jul 08, 2023
 
Rated: 3.48 by jroof1 from Massachusetts

Feb 11, 2023
 
Rated: 2.69 by RahFoodie from Canada (ON)

Jan 31, 2023
 
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Rated by BuschIsBest

2/5  rDev -42.5%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
Pretty disappointed, very bitter and more expensive than what I normally get. At least I got a neat lunch box with it.
Jan 01, 2023
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Reviewed by smcolw from Massachusetts

3.14/5  rDev -9.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Smallish head and it recedes quickly and leaves no lacing. The liquid is Crystal clear with a straw to gold color.

More grainy than malty. The smell is thin and I don’t pick up any hop.

The thinnest carries through in both body and flavor. Again it’s grainy but I do get some lighter hop bitterness. It’s like a cross between a macro lager and a weak Pilsner. Mostly grainy finish and aftertaste.
Nov 14, 2022
 
Rated: 2.91 by biteme398 from New York

Jul 22, 2022
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Rated by navsahi

4.81/5  rDev +38.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Very nice pilsner
Jul 12, 2022
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Reviewed by 1009 from Massachusetts

3.89/5  rDev +11.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
The hype here is absolutely warranted. This is truly what Canadian beer should taste like. Its sweet as too be expected, but it also has fantastic pilsner bite. Served cold from the green bottle, there's honestly not many other beers I'd want to enjoy watching the sun slip behind the Canadian horizon. Unfortunately, its been far too long since I've had this beer. Since the boarder closed starting in 2020, this weekend was the first time I could get back over. This beer was a motivating factor to get over the bridge so I could once again bring back a pack of steam. Unfortunately, they were out of 6 pack bottles at the Beer Store in Brockville, so cans had to suffice for this year. I mentioned to my Canadian friend I was picking up a pack of steam and he responded with "Oh, that shit is straight gas." Yes, yes indeed it is.
Jul 09, 2022
 
Rated: 2.58 by Spark420

Mar 29, 2022