Firestone Walker’s Anniversary Ale is stuff of legend. Each year is a different blend of Firestone’s releases, blended together in a symphony of flavor.
This year, the brewery tapped 14 local winemakers to help blend this year’s edition. The result is XVII, a blend of seven component ales aged in bourbon, brandy and whiskey barrels.
THE FINAL BLEND
“We blended together 220 oak barrels and seven different beers creating something truly complex and exceptional.” – Brewmaster Matt Brynildson
Bravo / Aged in Bourbon and Brandy Barrels / 30% of Final Blend
-Imperial Brown Ale
Sticky Monkey / Aged in Bourbon and Whiskey Barrels / 25% of Final Blend
-English Barley Wine Brewed with Mexican Turbinado (brown) Sugar
Velvet Merkin / Aged in Bourbon Barrels / 15% of Final Blend
-Traditional Oatmeal Stout
Parabola / Aged in Bourbon Barrels / 15% of Final Blend
-Russian Imperial Oatmeal Stout
Double DBA / Aged in retired Firestone Union Barrels / 8% of Final Blend
-Double strength English Pale Ale
Helldorado / Aged in Bourbon and Brandy Barrels / 4% of Final Blend
-Blonde Barley Wine Brewed with Buckwheat Honey
Wookey Jack / 100% Stainless Steel / 3% of Final Blend
-Black Rye India Pale Ale
XVII will release on November 2nd at the brewery. Shortly after, 22oz bottles in individual boxes will hit select markets. ERP $23.99
Style: American Strong Ale (Barrel Aged)
Availability: 22oz bombers, Limited Draft. One time release.
13.3% ABV
