Calgary-based WestJet is deepening its roots in the city by adding Tool Shed Brewing Company's craft beer to its buy-on-board menu. Starting July 15, passengers can choose from three iconic sips: People Skills blonde ale, Golden Hour hazy pale ale, and Local Legend light craft lager.
Partnership Highlights
Steve McClelland, WestJet Vice President of Loyalty and Partnerships, stated, "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 we hope guests will appreciate." He added that the partnership demonstrates how small and large businesses can leverage each other's strengths to create meaningful partnerships that bolster local economies.
Graham Sherman, Tool Shed founder, expressed enthusiasm: "Tool Shed was built looking up to WestJet as a benchmark for Canadian entrepreneurial spirit. WestJet feels like 'Canada's Craft Airline,' with a culture and passion that aligns with our mission. We're elated to partner with 'Canada's Craft Brewery' to enhance the guest experience."
From Farm to Tap to Tarmac
Tool Shed beers are true craft beers made with malted grains from the Canadian Prairies, free from adjuncts like corn and rice syrups. They support Canadian farmers four times more than macro breweries, ensuring every sip supports local agriculture.
The available beers include:
- People Skills – An easy-drinking, mass-appeal blonde ale brewed since day one.
- Golden Hour – A hazy, refreshing, and hoppy pale ale with zero bitterness.
- Local Legend – A new low-alcohol craft lager with just 3.5% alcohol content, crafted for great taste.
WestJet guests can also receive a 15% discount on all food, beverages, and merchandise at the Tool Shed taproom by showing their boarding pass within 24 hours of departure or after arrival. For more details, visit toolshedbrewing.com.
About WestJet
Founded in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft, WestJet is celebrating its 30th birthday. The airline has transformed Canadian aviation by pioneering low-cost travel, cutting airfares in half, and increasing the flying population by over 50%. Following the 2025 integration of Sunwing, WestJet now employs over 14,000 staff, operates nearly 200 aircraft, and serves more than 100 destinations across the Americas, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia.
