Firestone Walker is rolling out two new barrel-aged cocktail beers from its storied Vintage Series program this month—Tequila Barrel Sunrise and Mezca-limón, both of which go to great lengths to evoke their namesake drinks. “We chased down a bunch of rare barrels, got crazy with the ingredients and pulled out all of the stops to…
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…
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…
In early 1996, two brothers-in-law launched their humble pursuit of the perfect beer. After acquiring a second-hand brewhouse from a junkyard in Los Angeles, they went to work in a converted shed on the back-forty of the family vineyard. Their first beer was Double Barrel Ale (DBA)—and the rest is history. Now, 25 years later,…
The rumors about Wookey Jack are true—Firestone Walker’s wildest and wooliest IPA is back for a limited time, straight out of the brewery’s Propagator pilot brewhouse in Venice, California. Starting on Tuesday, January 12, Wookey Jack will be available via a small-batch run of 16-ounce cans in a four-pack format. Availability of this legendary black…
Because three bottles of Velvet Merkin are better than one… Introducing the limited-release Velvet Merkin trio including a bottle of 2017, 2018 and 2019 vintages. A must-have for barrel-aged stout enthusiasts showcasing subtle variations gained from one year to the next. Velvet Merkin has signature barrel-aged stout aromas, with rich flavors of dark chocolate, vanilla,…
Firestone Walker Brewing Company, in collaboration with adventurer Dylan Efron, today launched Flow State—an episodic monthly video series that challenges world-class athletes and performers to embark on unfamiliar outdoor exploits. The first episode of Flow State documents Brazilian professional skateboarder Leticia Bufoni as Efron puts her to the task of rock climbing to confront her fear of heights. Future…
YOU’RE INVITED TO A VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR WITH THE FIRESTONE BREW TEAM Although Firestone Walker is sad to not be welcoming you humans all at the brewery for their annual Anniversary event, they’re excited to host their first-ever virtual tasting event showcasing XXIV Anniversary Ale. Join them next Thursday, Nov. 12 at 5pm PST for…
They key to the taste of this beer is the order of the words, “chocolate” and “cherry.” The chocolate is the dominant flavor and the cherry provides an accent. Unlike some cherry stouts, this one does not taste like cough syrup at all. Firestone Walker brewmaster Matt Brynildson said, “What sets this beer apart from…
From an emerging Willamette Valley cultivar to a brewery-sponsored hop from the Yakima Valley, Firestone Walker’s Luponic Distortion IPA series is back with another mind-bending hop blend—this time delivering flavors of lime, blueberry and pomelo. Advancing the mantra of “flavors through hops,” the latest release of Luponic Distortion is now rolling out in six-pack and…
In a year like no other, Firestone Walker managed to stay the course and continue an annual rite—the creation of its next Anniversary Ale, blended with the help of local winemakers. The resulting beer—called XXIV, marking the 24th year since the brewery’s founding in 1996—is being released today at all Firestone Walker locations, and will soon…
Straight from our Propagator pilot brewhouse in Venice, California comes Welcome to LA—a laid-back, hoppy golden lager that pays homage to our neighborhood and the SoCal way of life. Featuring Citra, Huell Melon, Simcoe, and Madarina Bavaria hops* for flavors bursting with orange, mango, kiwi, and melon. A mix of Pilsner, Munich, Carafoam and Carahell malts…
Firestone Walker today released Chocolate Cherry Stout, an all-new beer brewed with cherries and cocoa nibs* for fall season enjoyment. While Firestone Walker is renowned for its ever-evolving line of seasonal stouts, Chocolate Cherry Stout inaugurates a fresh new twist to the style. “What sets this beer apart from our past stouts is the inclusion…
The next release in Firestone Walker’s Luponic Distortion IPA series harnesses six hops from three continents to deliver explosive fruit flavors of peach, pear drop and dragonfruit. “We combined some our favorite new hops from New Zealand, Germany and the Pacific Northwest to create this really unique flavor profile,” said Brewmaster Matt Brynildson. “It’s all…
Firestone Walker Brewing Company’s 805 Beer today launched a new community support campaign under the banner of “Keep It Local,” honoring the frontline people who are working hard to keep their neighborhoods well fed. The Keep It Local campaign is being launched via targeted digital spots designed to reach millions in 805’s distribution territory. The main…
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