I was initially planning on going into medicine, but I also got into homebrewing in college, and now you know how that ended up. I spent my college years in Kalamazoo MI, home of Bell’s Brewery, which was my first exposure to craft beer. Can we start with a little history? How’d you get into brewing and make your way to Firestone Walker? When Firestone Walker co-founders Adam Firestone and David Walker moved their brewing operations to Paso Robles in 2001, they also landed “the perfect brewmaster at the perfect time” and Brynildson’s been guiding the brewery’s brewing directions ever since.Īmerican Craft Beer recently had the opportunity to sit down with Matt, one of craft beer’s leading brewmasters, and get his get his thoughts on “all things brewing” including the Hazy IPA phenomenon that is sweeping the nation.ĪCB: Thanks for taking time with us today Matt, we know you’re a busy guy.
If bucket-list beers and white whales are your thing (or that of a giftee), then you can't go wrong with a Brewer's Collective membership.Few brewer’s command the kind the kind of respect that Firestone Walker’s Matt Brynildson does. And when put into the context of what good non-IPA craft beer costs these days, it's about right. While it is a pricey gift, the value for what you're getting (rare beers from a top brewery) is undeniable. Firestone Walker Brewer's Collective Beer Club: The Verdict That means anyone in other states would not be able to receive the shipments at all (and are not eligible for the membership) - this is due to varying state laws regulating shipping alcohol across state lines.
And also keep in mind that memberships are only available to be shipped to the following states and areas: California, Kentucky, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia and Washington, D.C. This will be a slight increase from 2022 and signup for these open slots is going to be available starting November 8 (the signup period runs until December 31). Only 1,500 total memberships will be fulfilled for 2023. Supplies Are Limited, and You Can't Get It Everywhere And for California members, you get the ability to attend onsite collection tastings with the Firestone team as well as member happy hours where you can meet up with other members and enjoy good beer at Firestone Walker facilities. For context, these sold out in two minutes for 2022. Not only do you get things like merchandise, discounts, a birthday gift, discounts and more, but you also get a chance to purchase Firestone Walker Invitational tickets. As the Infomercials Say: But Wait, There's More You can't get access to over half of these beers anywhere else - and from one of the best breweries/brewers in the country no less. Factoring in the rarity of the beers and taking into account the average 4-pack price for a craft offering these days (keep in mind these beers aren't 4-pack beers but rather elevated bottle offerings), it's actually a value. If we go with the annual charge for non-CA residents (ends up being $674 total), that comes out to just shy of $27 a beer. That works out to a range of $499-$699 depending on the shipping option available to you. The other two options are an annual shipping charge ($135 for CA residents, $175 for non-CA) or recurring shipping charges ($20 x 8 shipments for CA residents, $25 x 8 shipments for non-CA).
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If you live near Paso Robles, you're making out because it's free onsite pickup. Ryan Brower The Membership Isn't Cheap, But It Works Out to Be a Decent Valueįor 2023, the overall membership price is being bumped down to $499 (from $575) but shipping is going to be a separate charge.
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