About
Firestone Walker Barrelworks is the barrel-aging program of Firestone Walker Brewing Company, led by master blender Jim Crooks, specializing in barrel-aged wild ales and sours. They repurpose barrels from beers like UnderCurrants for unique collaborations, such as aging Ethiopian coffee beans with Ragamuffin Coffee Roasters to create KayonCurrants. Known for innovative blending and aromatic, complex beers with notes of fruit, oak, and tartness.
barrel-aged wild ales
sour beers
barrel repurposing for collaborations
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What They Make
UnderCurrants
barrel-aged wild ale held two years in French Oak Cognac barrel, with black currant flavors, tart lemon-pith, and oakiness
Awards
Multiple medals at Great American Beer Festival for barrel-aged and wild ales.
2023
Latest News
Barrelworks collaboration on barrel-aged coffee KayonCurrants with Ragamuffin Coffee Roasters using UnderCurrants barrel (Feb 18, 2020); stay tuned for further collaborations