⌂ > Firestone Walker XXI Anniversary Flight

A flight for the ages: XXI Anniversary Ale, Parabola, Stickee Monkee, & Helldorado. The Goal: To create complexity centering on oak, in a multitude of forms, by brewing high gravity beers in complementary styles, aging them in different barrel formats and then blending them together to achieve harmonious new flavors. The Barrels: The individual lots were aged in oak barrels that once contained Bourbon or Rum. The barrels are selected from only the best spirit producers. Each barrel lends its own unique influence on the final blend. The Puzzle: To blend these various components to create a synergistic whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. This is done with the help of a few of their neighboring Paso Robles winemakers who are practicing experts in the art of blending. The Blending Session: The Anniversary Ale blending session is an annual rite at the brewery. As always, our winemaker friends broke into teams, and a spirited competition ensued to create the winning blend, which you know hold in your hands.