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Firestone Walker & Russian River Unveil Collab Pilsner “STiVO”
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Firestone Walker & Russian River Unveil Collab Pilsner “STiVO”

“STiVO” Returns with Limited Small-Batch Release; Available in Cans for the First Time California’s cult pilsner is back with the return of STiVO, a small-batch release from Firestone Walker Brewing Company and Russian River Brewing Company. STiVO is an immaculately conceived mashup of the breweries’ flagship pilsners, STS and Pivo. Previously released only in draft…

Firestone Walker, WeldWerks Brewing and Our Mutual Friend Brewing Team Up on Collaboration IPA
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Firestone Walker, WeldWerks Brewing and Our Mutual Friend Brewing Team Up on Collaboration IPA

Three breweries, spanning a variety of sizes and offering different specialties, have come together to brew a style of beer that has earned them each acclaim independently: IPA. For years, WeldWerks Head Brewer Skip Schwartz and Our Mutual Friend Brewing Head Brewer Jan Chodkowski have been friends in the brewing industry, collaborating on beers from…

Shmaltz Brewing To Release Exodus 2021 Barleywine Ale As Part Of Their Farewell Activities
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Shmaltz Brewing To Release Exodus 2021 Barleywine Ale As Part Of Their Farewell Activities

The biggest, the smallest, most award-winning, and still the only Jewish beer company in America, Shmaltz Brewing Company announces its farewell season after 25 years in the beer business with the first and final release of Bittersweet Lenny’s RIPA in 16oz cans, vintage gems from the Shmaltz beer vault, and a fitting tribute, Exodus 2021 Barleywine Ale (8.8% ABV) brewed with…

Fieldwork Brewing To Open Its Largest Beer Garden/Taproom In Downtown San Leandro In Spring 2022
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Fieldwork Brewing To Open Its Largest Beer Garden/Taproom In Downtown San Leandro In Spring 2022

Fieldwork Brewing Company announced today plans to open its largest open-air beer garden and indoor taproom to date in downtown San Leandro in spring 2022. Adding an eighth location to its Northern California footprint, Fieldwork Brewing reimagines a former 1960s Firestone Auto Service Center into a 7,800 square feet East Bay craft beer destination at 1495…

FIRESTONE WALKER Unveils 2022 Edition Of “BREWMASTER’S COLLECTIVE” Beer Club
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FIRESTONE WALKER Unveils 2022 Edition Of “BREWMASTER’S COLLECTIVE” Beer Club

Firestone Walker today announced the 2022 edition of its Brewmaster’s Collective, a beer club that connects the brewery’s most interesting brews with its most passionate followers. Open enrollment in the Brewmaster’s Collective begins on Tuesday, November 2 at FirestoneBeer.com and ends on December 31, 2021. “The first year of the club has been a huge…

Shmaltz Brewing Is Closing After 25 Years In The Beer Business. Last and Final Brew “Exodus 2021”
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Shmaltz Brewing Is Closing After 25 Years In The Beer Business. Last and Final Brew “Exodus 2021”

The biggest, the smallest, most award-winning, and still the only Jewish beer company in America, Shmaltz Brewing Company announces its farewell season after 25 years in the beer business with the first and final release of Bittersweet Lenny’s RIPA in 16oz cans, vintage gems from the Shmaltz beer vault, and a fitting tribute, Exodus 2021…

Firestone Walker Releases Reimagined “Oaktoberfest”
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Firestone Walker Releases Reimagined “Oaktoberfest”

A seasonal Firestone Walker classic makes a celebratory return this fall with the release of Oaktoberfest, an oak-inspired homage to the great Bavarian tradition of Oktoberfest. “Some recipes endure for a reason, and Oaktoberfest is a perfect example,” said Brewmaster Matt Brynildson. “We’ve been making this ‘Paso Festbier’ periodically for more than 15 years, and…

Firestone Walker to Acquire Cali-Squeeze From SLO Brewing Co.
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Firestone Walker to Acquire Cali-Squeeze From SLO Brewing Co.

Firestone Walker intends to fuel Cali-Squeeze’s rapid growth while SLO Brewing Co. looks to focus on other up-and-coming brands within their portfolio Firestone Walker, the 25-year old craft brewing veteran, and SLO Brewing Co.  announced today that they have signed a definitive agreement for Firestone Walker to acquire SLO Brewing Co.’s  Cali-Squeeze brand. Packed with refreshing real fruit…

Firestone Walker Launches “Brewmaster’s Reserve” Beer Club
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Firestone Walker Launches “Brewmaster’s Reserve” Beer Club

For years, Brewmaster Matt Brynildson dreamed about creating a beer club that would directly connect Firestone Walker’s most interesting beers with the brewery’s most passionate fans. That time has now come with the launch of Brewmaster’s Reserve—a beer club dedicated to “the best of the best” from Brynildson and his team. Brewmaster’s Reserve is limited…