Paso Robles, California based Firestone Walker Brewing will be expanding southward to Los Angeles. We are told that two buildings have been purchased there that will house a taproom and pilot brewing facility. The new build will also have a resource Continue Reading →
Firestone Walker’s (Paso Robles, CA) 17th Anniversary looms. This week, the brewery assembled 16 of the best wine tasters from Paso Robles Wine for a dream panel of palates to create this year’s blend. For those of you just getting Continue Reading →
It is called the beer that almost wasn’t. Velvet Merkin, Firestone Walker’s oatmeal stout aged in Heaven Hill & Four Roses barrels will hit bottles for the first time this September.
Firestone Walker’s PNC Stout is brewed with buckwheat, and aged in tequila barrels. This Proprietor’s Reserve release will more more limited then usual, only 450 cases.
Those who pay close attention to the Firestone Anniversary blends will find that PNC was Continue Reading →
Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA) will again release Double DBA on Saturday July 13th. The brewery takes their Double Barrel Ale, brew in at twice the strength, and barrel aged.
DDBA is our flagship beer brewed at double strength. It is Continue Reading →
Firestone Walker introduces Pivo Pils – a West Coast take on the classic Bavarian style pilsner. The intent behind this brew was to take the traditional pallatte-cleansing pilsner then dry hop it with German hops in American craft tradition.
Paso Robles, California based Firestone Walker Brewing will be expanding southward to Los Angeles. We are told that two buildings have been purchased there that will house a taproom and pilot brewing facility. The new build will also have a resource and learning center for aspiring brewers and home brewers.
This is the third location to be open by Firestone Walker since it was founded in 1996. Aside from the facility in Paso Robles, the brewery opened the Barrelworks in Buellton.
Firestone Walker’s(Paso Robles, CA) 17th Anniversary looms. This week, the brewery assembled 16 of the best wine tasters from Paso Robles Wine for a dream panel of palates to create this year’s blend. For those of you just getting to know Firestone Walker, each year the brewery will blend various beers from their repertoire to create a bottle of sheer beer poetry. Seriously folks, the nuances and complexity of Firestone Walker’s Anniversary brews are nearly indescribable.
The brewery has not released the final blend for XVII but these are the blending candidates:
Parabola
Sticky Monkey
Double DBA
Velvet Merkin
Bravo
Helldorado
RIS
Belgian Quad
Double English Bitter
Oatmeal Stout
Barleywine
Blonde Barleywine
In the meantime just drool a little thinking about it. More soon on this one.
Style: American Strong Ale (Blended, Barrel Aged)
Availability: 22oz bombers
Arrival: TBA
It is called the beer that almost wasn’t. Velvet Merkin, Firestone Walker’s oatmeal stout aged in Heaven Hill & Four Roses barrels will hit bottles for the first time this September.
The only time you have ever really ever this oddly named brew was at beer festivals, or special events. Firestone Walker says it has gained a cult like following. Brewmaster Matt Brynildson says [fans] have been bugging him for bottles for a long time. Looks like he’s giving in to “beer” pressure. Interestingly, Velvet Merkin started as a simple component of an Anniversary Beer blend. Obviously Merkin shines quite well on its own. Fun fact: this release will be the lowest ABV beer in the Proprietor’s Reserve Series. You’ll know the non barrel aged base as Firestone Walker Velvet Merlin. Only after bourbon does this brew get the Merkin name.
Look for beer to release at a throw down at the Firestone Walker Barrelworks on September 14th. (Distribution release, 9/16)
Style: Imperial Oatmeal Stout (Barrel Aged, Bourbon) Hops: Fuggle Malts: 2-Row Pale, Roast Barley, English Dark Caramel, Medium Caramel, Carafa Malt, Oats (15%)
Availability: 22oz bombers, Boxed. Distribution Area: CA, NV, OR, WA, AZ, CO, MO, Chicago, MA, NJ, NY, VA, PA, D.C., MD
Firestone Walker’s PNC Stout is brewed with buckwheat, and aged in tequila barrels. This Proprietor’s Reserve release will more more limited then usual, only 450 cases.
Those who pay close attention to the Firestone Anniversary blends will find that PNC was 8.1% of the final blend of the November, 2012, Sixteen release.
Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Buckwheat, Barrel Aged. Tequila) Availability: 22oz bombers. 450 Case limited release. No distribution
Firestone Walker(Paso Robles, CA) will again release Double DBA on Saturday July 13th. The brewery takes their Double Barrel Ale, brew in at twice the strength, and barrel aged.
DDBA is our flagship beer brewed at double strength. It is amazingly similar in many respects to our barrel fermented DBA and possesses everything we love about that beer times two. English caramel malts lend rich toffee character that pairs well with assertive medium toast American oak barrels.
Style: American Strong Ale (Barrel Aged) Availability: 22oz bombers, Draft. Limited Release Arrival: 7/13/2013 States: CA, NV, OR, WA, AZ, CO, MO, Chicago, MA, NJ, NY, VA, PA, DC, MD
12% ABV
If you go:
Double DBA Release Details
Visitor’s Center, Paso Robles Brewery: -Special Brewery Tours with rare look into our Barrel Room -Times: 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 -Cost is $12 per person, up to 15 people per tour, will sell out so reserve now! – Call (805) 225-5911 Ext. 8 or [email protected] for reservations. -Includes cheese pairing with a DDBA Honey compote, DDBA infused brownie, and an FW snifter glass
Barrelworks and Taproom Restaurant, Buellton Location: -Barrelworks flight, includes Barrel 66, DDBA ’12, DDBA ’13, with a special cheese pairing. -Sour Jim Crooks will be pouring for one hour only starting at 1pm -Also on tap: Lil’ Opal, Lil’ Mikkel, Helldorado, 15th Anniversary, Parabola ’13, Parabajava and Stickee Monkee -Taproom Restaurant will have a DDBA ’13 inspired dessert
**DDBA Vintage Special: 2012 & 2013 Vintage bottles with 2 FW tulip glasses. Only $50, limited supply! Available at both locations.**
Firestone Walker introduces Pivo Pils – a West Coast take on the classic Bavarian style pilsner. The intent behind this brew was to take the traditional pallatte-cleansing pilsner then dry hop it with German hops in American craft tradition.
“Lighter beer styles like pilsner have been hijacked by industrial lager beer in the United States, and it’s time for craft brewers to take it back. Pivo Hoppy Pils is our contribution to the cause.” -Matt Brynildson of Firestone Walker
Pivo Pils will launch in 6 packs starting May 15 2013 to select markets followed quickly by a more expanded draft availability.
Style: Pilsner Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft Arrival: May 15 2013
