A taste of Calgary: WestJet taps Tool Shed as onboard beer provider

WestJet is adding Tool Shed Brewing Company's true craft beer on board all flights.

Beginning July 15, guests will be able to choose between three of Tool Shed's most iconic sips: People Skills blonde ale, Golden Hour hazy pale ale and Local Legend light craft lager.

"Partnering with Tool Shed Brewing allows WestJet to bring a taste of Calgary to the skies. Their products support local hardworking farmers and businesses, which is something we hope our guests will be happy to get behind," said Steve McClelland, WestJet’s VP, loyalty and partnerships, in a press release.

"Together, we are proving that small and large sized businesses can leverage each other's strengths to create partnerships that are meaningful to Canadians and bolster local economies."

From farm to tap to tarmac

Calgary's Tool Shed beers are true craft beers; made with malted grains from Canadian Prairies and free of adjuncts like corn and rice syrups.

They also support Canadian farmers four times more than macro breweries, helping guests feel good about every sip.

The beer is available for sale on applicable WestJet flights beginning July 15:

• People Skills – An easy-drinking, mass appeal beer. Brewed at Tool Shed since day one.
• Golden Hour – Tool Shed's most drinkable premium style beer. It is hazy, refreshing and hoppy with zero bitterness.
• Local Legend – A new low-alcohol craft lager crafted to deliver a taste so good, guests won't know it has just 3.5 per cent alcohol content.

For travellers that want to explore Tool Shed's full suite of craft beer, WestJet guests are eligible to receive a 15 per cent discount on all food, beverages and merchandise at the Tool Shed taproom when they show their WestJet boarding pass 24 hours before departure or after arrival.

For taproom details and to learn more about Tool Shed Brewing, visit toolshedbrewing.com.

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