Firestone Walker Co-Founders David Walker and Adam Firestone started this now-venerable brewery in a shed on a family vineyard in the middle of California wine country in 1996. 

Originally only focusing on barrel-fermented beers, Firestone Walker over the last twenty-six years has morphed into one of the most revered breweries in America. 

Why? 

Because they've constantly blazed their own trail. 

For instance, in 2000 the brewery released Firestone Lager, a craft lager way ahead of its time. Or in 2012, Firestone Walker Brewmaster Matt Brynildson basically brought the Italian pilsner to America with Pivo Pils. And of course, who can forget when Firestone Walker launched one of the most iconic American IPAs—Union Jack. Followed by the brewery's first foray into hazies—Mind Haze—that in just a few short years has become the brewery's number-two best-selling beer. 

Oh, and we haven't even mentioned DBA, where "the hopes and dreams of our brewery lives in this beer," says Walker in the episode. And Hopnosis, the brewery's revolutionary beer featuring Cryo Hops, or the entire Luponic Distortion series, which is a masterclass in hops. 

All in all, Firestone Walker has earned its place in the American craft beer hall of fame. And one of the architects behind it all, David Walker, joins Drinking Socially podcast hosts Harrison Hickok and Kyle Roderick to chat about Firestone Walker's new innovations, their growing focus on sustainability, and the constant pursuit of the perfect beer. 

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