Firestone Walker 805
Country- USA
State- California
Brand- Firestone Walker Brewing Company
Type- Blonde Ale
Calories- 141
Average Beer Rating- 4
Description:
Firestone Walker 805 is a blonde ale which uses Buckwheat honey, to produce a subtle sweet accent that is smooth and it makes the beer very easy to drink. The ABV for Firestone Walker 805 is 4.7%.
Glass to Use:
Blonde Ales are best served in a Pilsner glass.
About the Brewery
In 1996, brothers-in-law Adam Firestone and David Walker founded the Firestone Walker Brewing Company in Los Olivos, California. The company purchased the former SLO Brewing Company and moved to Paso Robles in 2001. In 2015, the Belgian brewery Duvel Moortgat purchased Firestone Walker, which will help them further grow their business.
Firestone Walker is California’s 4th largest craft brewery, and in 2014 they were the 16th largest craft brewery in the US. They have locations in Paso Robles, Buellton and Venice. Paso Robles is the main brewery, Buellton makes eccentric wild ales and Venice specializes in R&D beers.
Beer Reviews:
Tobin’s Review 4 out of 5
Firestone Walker’s 805 Blonde Ale has a light caramel hue with a small compact head. I pick up light malt and hops on the nose, with a sweet malt flavor and a bit of grain on the finish. This is a good, very easy to drink beer!
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