Firestone Walker Brewmaster’s Collective: The “Tesla of Beer Clubs” Returns

, Firestone Walker Brewmaster’s Collective: The “Tesla of Beer Clubs” Returns

(Firestone Walker Brewmaster Matt Brynildson)

In 2021 Firestone Walker introduced the Brewmaster’s Collective, a beer club that connects the brewery’s most interesting brews with its most passionate followers. And it was one of the best beer clubs we’d ever seen.

In 2022, the Brewmaster’s Collective expanded the club its reach to beer lovers in Kentucky, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Virginia, plus Washington DC.

And now the “Tesla of Beer Clubs” has returned for an even stronger third year.

“It took us 25 years to launch our first beer club, and now we can’t imagine life without it,” said Brewmaster Matt Brynildson. “It is not only enabling us to create some really interesting beers—it’s also fostering a deeper personal connection with our most passionate fans.”

The 2023  Brewmaster’s Collective season begins with a “Welcome Pack” that features Collective Choice #2, an exclusive 12.4% ABV Blended Ale with maple syrup, Tahitian vanilla & hazelnut aged in Bourbon Barrels & Chocolate Bitters Barrels.

, Firestone Walker Brewmaster’s Collective: The “Tesla of Beer Clubs” Returns

(Courtesy Firestone Walker)

The package also comes with a 2023 membership card, a Brewmaster’s Collective glass and a special dice set.

In all, the 2023 Brewmaster’s Collective will span four seasonal collections totaling 25 beers, including 16 member exclusives as well as curated merchandise and pairings. Each collection will feature five barrel-aged beers, supplemented separately by Propagator small-batch beers every quarter.

And here’s the lowdown on the 2023 Brewmaster’s Collective…

COLLECTION 1: PARABOLA & FRIENDS
SHIPS IN FEBRUARY

Firestone Walker’s first collection of 2023 features two editions of the brewery’s Parabola imperial stout, accompanied by three of their most eclectic and creative Vintage beers to date as well as a curated food pairing.

  • Parabola – Imperial Stout aged in Weller & Blanton Barrels – 13.5% ABV
  • Paraboloid – Imperial Stout aged in 20-year Elijah Craig Barrels – 13% ABV
  • Dad Bod Quad – Belgian Quad aged in Brandy Barrels. – 11% ABV
  • Rye Chai Cha – Milk Stout with hai Spices aged in High Rye Whiskey & Chocolate Bitters Barrels – 9.5% ABV
  • Coconut Rumdorado – Blonde Barleywine aged in Rum Barrels with Coconut – 12% ABV
, Firestone Walker Brewmaster’s Collective: The “Tesla of Beer Clubs” Returns

(Courtesy Firestone Walker)

COLLECTION 2: DOUBLING DOWN
SHIPS IN MAY

Firestone Walker’s DBA, takes center stage with two mind-blowing variants, accompanied by a trio of new offerings from their Vintage and Barrelworks programs – including their first Brewmaster’s Collective collaboration beer of 2023. Plus: exclusive merch item.

  • Double DBA – Batch 10k – Imperial Special Bitter Ale aged in Old Fitzgerald Whiskey Barrels – 13% ABV
  • Stickee Something – Central Coast Quad with Adjuncts – 13% ABV
  • Tropical Superfruit – Tropical Sour Ale – 6% ABV
  • Private Press Collab – Barrel-Aged Munich Wine – 14% ABV
  • D(DB)2A – Imperial Special Bitter aged in Old Fitzgerald and 29-year Evan Williams Blue Label Barrels – 15% ABV

COLLECTION 3: LEGENDS RISE
SHIPS IN JULY

Three Firestone Walker legends – Bravo, Sucaba, and Parabola – return each receiving new barrel and flavor treatments. This package also includes a pair of new uber-interesting collaborations. Plus: curated food paring.

  • Sucaba – Barleywine aged in Blanton’s Bourbon Barrels – 12% ABV
  • Bravo Extra – Bourbon Barrel-Aged Brownie wine Ale – 11.5% ABV
  • Saison Collab – Saison – 5.5% ABV
  • Parabola Variant – Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout with Adjuncts – 14% ABV
  • Weldwerks Collab – Bourbon Barrel-Aged Mole Imperial Stout – 10.5% ABV
, Firestone Walker Brewmaster’s Collective: The “Tesla of Beer Clubs” Returns

(Courtersy Firestone Walker)

COLLECTION 4: FALL CLASSICS
SHIPS IN OCTOBER

The fall package starts with Firestone Walker Anniversary Ale XXVII, as well as a Side Project collaboration and three bold new seasonal offerings. Plus: exclusive merch item.

  • XXVII Anniversary – Blended Barrel-Aged Ale – 11.5% ABV
  • S’mores Stout – Barrel-aged Stout with Vanilla, Cocoa, and Cinnamon – 13% ABV
  • Superfruit Classic – Cherry Sour Ale aged in Oak Barrels – 6.5% ABV
  • Side Project Collaboration – Imperial Stout aged two years in Henry McKenna 10-year Barrels – 12.5% ABV
  • Apple Jack – Imperial Blonde with Apple Juice aged in Apple, Cherry, and Peach Brandy Barrels – 12% ABV

PROPAGATOR DROPS
SHIPS ONCE PER QUARTER

 For the first time ever, the Brewmaster’s Collective will feature four quarterly small batch release from The Propagator, Firestone Walker’s hot-rod R&D brewhouse in Venice, California. Each drop of 16oz cans lands in between the main collections throughout the year.

  • Imperial Wit – 8% ABV
  • Pale 31 – 4.9% ABV
  • Belgian Tripel – 9% ABV
  • Imperial Brown – 9% ABV
, Firestone Walker Brewmaster’s Collective: The “Tesla of Beer Clubs” Returns

(Courtesy Firestone Walker)

Membership Also Include

  • 15% off all purchases, including beer, merch and dining
  • Access to private member-only ticketed events
  • On-site collection tastings at Firestone Walker locations
  • VIP Taproom access, including waitlist priority
  • Access to earlier Brewmaster’s Collective releases
  • Free tours of the main brewery in Paso Robles for up to four guests
  • Complimentary shipping on online orders over $40 for California members
  • Lottery for a chance to purchase tickets to the 2023 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest

Open enrollment in the 2023 Brewmaster’s Collective begins now at FirestoneBeer.com and ends on December 31, 2022 or until capacity is reached. And it’s open to residents in California, Kentucky, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia and Washington DC.

The Brewmaster’s Collective has proven to be a dream come true,” Brynildson added. “It’s not only an incredible platform for personally connecting with craft enthusiasts, it gives us a runway to unleash our imaginations as brewers. These are going to be some of the most inventive and creative beers we’ve ever produced.”

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(All image credits: Firestone Walker)

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