About
Firestone Walker Brewing Company began innocently enough: two brothers-in-law—Adam Firestone and David Walker—debating the subject of good and bad beer. Their search for a decent local ale finally led them to brew their own starting in 1996. The original Firestone Walker brewery was located in a converted shed on the family vineyard, where they experienced no shortage of trials and tribulations. From these humble beginnings was born one of the world’s most decorated breweries.
At Firestone Walker, Beer Before Glory is our mantra for reminding ourselves we do what we do because of the beer. Period. It’s our battle cry to never accept well enough. It’s the high aim for a perfect beer we will never make. Beer Before Glory is our craft, ever honed on the stone of humility.
At Firestone Walker, Beer Before Glory is our mantra for reminding ourselves we do what we do because of the beer. Period. It’s our battle cry to never accept well enough. It’s the high aim for a perfect beer we will never make. Beer Before Glory is our craft, ever honed on the stone of humility.
7.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 8
Texture 7
Overall 8
Golden body with white head that shrinks. Light citrus hop aroma. Full hop taste with citrus and green with a malty stripe. Good hop finish
Tried
from Draft
at
Saraveza
on 15 May 2026
at 20:48
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Aromas are dark malt, black patent, roast, molasses and unsweetened cocoa. Flavors are similar to nose, adding in some nougat, coffee. Slightly more sweet than bitter with decent carbonation and full body. Pretty good at 5 years.
Tried
from Bottle
on 15 May 2026
at 04:37
7.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 8
Sample at MBCC2025 Red session, Copenhagen. Aromas and falvours: Coffee, cacao...
Tried
on 14 May 2026
at 17:56
8.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8.5
Texture 9
Overall 8.5
12 ounce bottle from Tavour. Jet black pour is topped by a creamy tan cap. Aroma of sweet roasted malt, vanilla, toffee, cocoa and oak. First sip is sweet and tangy. Quickly followed by tasty notes of candied pecans, milk chocolate, caramel, oak, bourbon, chocolate fudge. Thick and viscous mouthfeel. Rich and decadent. Try it! Meanwhile, I’ll have another sip…
Tried
from Bottle
from Tavour
on 12 May 2026
at 04:15
8.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle at home, 2023 edition. Pours black, nose is chocolate, cherry, marzipan, vanilla, hint of citrus, taste is chewy caramel, chocolate, meaty, cherry, bitter, citrus. 8/9/9/8/8
Tried
on 05 May 2026
at 08:49
8.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle at home. Pours deep ruby brown, nose is chocolate, vanilla, coconut, berries, meaty, taste is similar, chewy, sweet, some raisin. 8/9/9/8/8
Tried
on 05 May 2026
at 08:16
8.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 10
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle at home. Pours black, nose is chocolate, coconut, cinnamon, vanilla, wood spice, taste is woody, chocolate, spice, vanilla, roasted. 8/10/8/8/8
Tried
on 05 May 2026
at 07:44
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Sample at Fermentoren, Copenhagen during MBCC2025. Cloudy purple with small slightly purple head. Aromas and flavours: Berries red berries blue berries.. vanilla?
Tried
on 04 May 2026
at 17:37
7.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Sample at Fermentoren, Copenhagen during MBCC2025. Cloudy brown with Creamy white head. Aromas and flavours: Dry Fruits, dryness...
Tried
on 04 May 2026
at 17:36
8.5/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 10
Overall 8
Bottle from Tavour
Appearance: dark brown with a tan head
Aroma: bourbon, caramel, woody
Flavor: medium sweetness, medium bitterness
Texture: light carbonation, creamy feel, full body, long finish
Delicious
Appearance: dark brown with a tan head
Aroma: bourbon, caramel, woody
Flavor: medium sweetness, medium bitterness
Texture: light carbonation, creamy feel, full body, long finish
Delicious
Tried
from Bottle
from Tavour
on 02 May 2026
at 23:32