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Firestone’s
Finest

From The Mind
of Matt Brynildson

The Brewmaster’s Collective has become a fixture of creativity, collaboration and innovation at Firestone Walker. It provides members with access to our most artisanal small-batch creations, enabling us to craft really interesting beers and fostering a deeper personal connection with our most passionate fans.

“The focus of the 2025 season is diving deeper than ever into our mastery of barrel-aged beers that push the envelope of aroma and flavor. You’ll love what we have in store for you.” – Brewmaster Matt Brynildson

Enrollment for the 2025 season has CLOSED. Join the 2026 waitlist below.

Members-Only
Privileges

5 Vintage & Barrelworks Ales

5 Barrel-Aged Beers x 4 Quarterly Collections

Propagator Releases

Plus 4-pack Propagator R&D each shipment

Welcome Kit

Welcome Kit: January 2025

Access

Vintage Library Cellar & Priority Access

15% Discount

Preferred Member Pricing

Member Events

Member-Only Events & On-Site Perks

$399

Annual Membership (Payment option available)

What’s Included
In The Membership

THE BEER

GETTING IN

WELCOME KIT

FOUR COLLECTIONS

VINTAGE LIBRARY ACCESS

THE BENEFITS

15% OFF ALL PURCHASES

ONSITE COLLECTION TASTINGS

TICKETED EVENTS

VIP TAPROOM ACCESS

COMPLIMENTARY BREWERY TOURS

CHANCE TO PURCHASE FWIBF TICKETS

Collection Releases

The Verse

  • The Verse

    Drops in February

    Our first collection of the year sets the stage for the year ahead. Parabola, our most iconic brew, leads the way, accompanied by a variant to spice up the jams. Damien Barleywine drops in with a rich, complex riff. Then we hit a high note with a Green Cheek and Pinthouse collab—a decadent blend inspired by Elvis’ favorite snack—and a bright finish with a Brett Saison. This is just the opening act of our year-long symphony. Strap in.

    • Parabola

      Imperial Stout Aged in Bourbon Barrels – 13.5% ABV

    • Ancho & Fig Parabola

      Imperial Stout Aged in Bourbon Barrels with Ancho Chili & Fig – 13.5% ABV

    • Damien Barleywine

      Bourbon Barrel-Aged English Barleywine – 12.7% ABV

    • Green Cheek & Pinthouse Collab

      Blended Stout with Torched Marshmallow, Banana & Peanut Butter – 13% ABV

    • Saison with Pear

      Brett Saison with Fresh Pears – 7% ABV

    • Cans +R&D Propagator 4-pack

  • Parabola

    Imperial Stout Aged in Bourbon Barrels – 13.5% ABV

  • Ancho & Fig Parabola

    Imperial Stout Aged in Bourbon Barrels with Ancho Chili & Fig – 13.5% ABV

  • Damien Barleywine

    Bourbon Barrel-Aged English Barleywine – 12.7% ABV

  • Green Cheek & Pinthouse Collab

    Blended Stout with Torched Marshmallow, Banana & Peanut Butter – 13% ABV

  • Saison with Pear

    Brett Saison with Fresh Pears – 7% ABV

  • Cans +R&D Propagator 4-pack

  • Parabola

    Imperial Stout Aged in Bourbon Barrels – 13.5% ABV

  • Ancho & Fig Parabola

    Imperial Stout Aged in Bourbon Barrels with Ancho Chili & Fig – 13.5% ABV

  • Damien Barleywine

    Bourbon Barrel-Aged English Barleywine – 12.7% ABV

  • Green Cheek & Pinthouse Collab

    Blended Stout with Torched Marshmallow, Banana & Peanut Butter – 13% ABV

  • Saison with Pear

    Brett Saison with Fresh Pears – 7% ABV

  • Cans +R&D Propagator 4-pack

The Chorus

  • The Chorus

    Drops in May

    In The Chorus, we hit the big payoff—the collection’s energy height. Velvet Noir opens with a lush blend of vanilla, cocoa nibs, and almonds, setting a smooth, indulgent tone. Next, Uber Omni Gruber takes center stage, a bold triple collaboration that pushes boundaries. We focus on local wine, with Lucifer Golden Strong bringing a refined edge to our award-winning Tripel, aged in Chardonnay barrels, while Paso Parabola offers a rich twist on the classic. Finally, Primal Elements rounds things out with a bright, fruit-forward sour, ripened to perfection in oak.

    • Velvet Noir

      Stout with Vanilla, Cocoa Nibs & Almonds – 12% ABV

    • Uber Omni Gruber

      Super Triple Collab with Omnipollo & Frau Gruber – 14% ABV

    • Lucifer Golden Strong

      Tripel Ale Aged in Chardonnay Barrels – 8.5% ABV

    • Paso Parabola

      Imperial Stout Aged in French Oak Red Wine Barrels – 13.5% ABV

    • Primal Elements

      Fruited Sour Ale Ripened in Oak Barrels – 6% ABV

    • Cans R&D Propagator 4-pack

  • Velvet Noir

    Stout with Vanilla, Cocoa Nibs & Almonds – 12% ABV

  • Uber Omni Gruber

    Super Triple Collab with Omnipollo & Frau Gruber – 14% ABV

  • Lucifer Golden Strong

    Tripel Ale Aged in Chardonnay Barrels – 8.5% ABV

  • Paso Parabola

    Imperial Stout Aged in French Oak Red Wine Barrels – 13.5% ABV

  • Primal Elements

    Fruited Sour Ale Ripened in Oak Barrels – 6% ABV

  • Cans R&D Propagator 4-pack

  • Velvet Noir

    Stout with Vanilla, Cocoa Nibs & Almonds – 12% ABV

  • Uber Omni Gruber

    Super Triple Collab with Omnipollo & Frau Gruber – 14% ABV

  • Lucifer Golden Strong

    Tripel Ale Aged in Chardonnay Barrels – 8.5% ABV

  • Paso Parabola

    Imperial Stout Aged in French Oak Red Wine Barrels – 13.5% ABV

  • Primal Elements

    Fruited Sour Ale Ripened in Oak Barrels – 6% ABV

  • Cans R&D Propagator 4-pack

The Bridge

  • The Bridge

    Drops in July

    The Bridge collection shifts the melody, building anticipation before the grand finale. Lumber Thunder brings depth with its bourbon barrel-aged Imperial Brown Ale, while Midnight Melange adds a rich, malty twist with a barrel-aged Wee Heavy. Revolution of Ruby turns up the intensity with a dry-hopped American Barleywine collab, bursting with bold flavors. Paraboloid elevates the classic stout with its aging in Russel’s Reserve bourbon barrels, and Primal Elements returns with a refreshing, fruit-forward sour. This is the moment where the story evolves, adding complexity before the final act!

    • Lumber Thunder

      Small Batch Imperial Brown Ale Aged In Bourbon Barrels – 13.5%

    • Midnight Melange

      Bourbon Barrel Aged Wee Heavy – 12.5% ABV

    • Revolution of Ruby

      Dry Hopped American Barleywine Collab with Revolution – 10% ABV

    • Paraboloid

      Imperial Stout Aged in Elite Bourbon Barrels – 14.5% ABV

    • Primal Elements

      Fruited Sour Ale Ripened in Oak Barrels – 6% ABV

    • Cans R&D Propagator 4-pack

  • Lumber Thunder

    Small Batch Imperial Brown Ale Aged In Bourbon Barrels – 13.5%

  • Midnight Melange

    Bourbon Barrel Aged Wee Heavy – 12.5% ABV

  • Revolution of Ruby

    Dry Hopped American Barleywine Collab with Revolution – 10% ABV

  • Paraboloid

    Imperial Stout Aged in Elite Bourbon Barrels – 14.5% ABV

  • Primal Elements

    Fruited Sour Ale Ripened in Oak Barrels – 6% ABV

  • Cans R&D Propagator 4-pack

  • Lumber Thunder

    Small Batch Imperial Brown Ale Aged In Bourbon Barrels – 13.5%

  • Midnight Melange

    Bourbon Barrel Aged Wee Heavy – 12.5% ABV

  • Revolution of Ruby

    Dry Hopped American Barleywine Collab with Revolution – 10% ABV

  • Paraboloid

    Imperial Stout Aged in Elite Bourbon Barrels – 14.5% ABV

  • Primal Elements

    Fruited Sour Ale Ripened in Oak Barrels – 6% ABV

  • Cans R&D Propagator 4-pack

The Hook

  • The Hook

    Drops in October

    The Hook brings it all home with an unforgettable finish. The 29th Anniversary blend starts with a masterful mix, followed by a Parabola Variant brewed with Red Wheat and aged in Holladay whiskey barrels. The long-sought-after Horus collaboration feels like finding that long-lost speakeasy, while the Lervig collaboration delivers boldness all the way from Norway. Finally, Coolship Wild Ale is everything you want in a wild ale- spontaneous and free.

    • 29th Anniversary

      Blended Barrel-Aged Ale – 12.5% ABV

    • Grainshift

      Wheated Stout Aged in Soft Red Wheat Bourbon Barrels – 13.5% ABV

    • Horus Collab

      Crystal Ale Aged in Rye Whiskey Barrels – 12.7% ABV

    • Lervig Collab

      Stout Aged in Pikesville Rye Whiskey Barrels – 13.5% ABV

    • Coolship Wild Ale

      Spontaneously Fermented Wild Ale – 7% ABV

    • Cans R&D Propagator 4-pack

  • 29th Anniversary

    Blended Barrel-Aged Ale – 12.5% ABV

  • Grainshift

    Wheated Stout Aged in Soft Red Wheat Bourbon Barrels – 13.5% ABV

  • Horus Collab

    Crystal Ale Aged in Rye Whiskey Barrels – 12.7% ABV

  • Lervig Collab

    Stout Aged in Pikesville Rye Whiskey Barrels – 13.5% ABV

  • Coolship Wild Ale

    Spontaneously Fermented Wild Ale – 7% ABV

  • Cans R&D Propagator 4-pack

  • 29th Anniversary

    Blended Barrel-Aged Ale – 12.5% ABV

  • Grainshift

    Wheated Stout Aged in Soft Red Wheat Bourbon Barrels – 13.5% ABV

  • Horus Collab

    Crystal Ale Aged in Rye Whiskey Barrels – 12.7% ABV

  • Lervig Collab

    Stout Aged in Pikesville Rye Whiskey Barrels – 13.5% ABV

  • Coolship Wild Ale

    Spontaneously Fermented Wild Ale – 7% ABV

  • Cans R&D Propagator 4-pack

The Brewers

Vintage Barrel Master

Jordan Ziegler

Jordan Ziegler is a self-made brewer who worked his way up from the canning line to the title of head brewer at a leading Los Angeles craft brewery, where he also spearheaded the sour beer program—a role that ignited his fascination with oak barrels. Jordan joined Firestone Walker in 2019, and was tasked with overseeing our spirits barrel aging program starting in 2023. “I’m very passionate about working with barrels,” he says. “Oak barrels put us in touch with our brewing roots—the lineage of our craft runs through wood, and there’s nothing like the sensory overload of a great barrel-aged beer.”

The Brewmaster

Matt Brynildson

Matt Brynildson’s nickname says it all: “Merlin.” Renowned as one of the world’s leading brewmasters, Matt has worked his magic at Firestone Walker since 2001. He has been named “Champion Brewmaster” four times at the World Beer Cup and “Brewer of the Year” six times at the Great American Beer Festival. Matt established our Vintage spirits barrel program in 2006, helping spark the revolution in barrel-aged beers with Parabola, Anniversary Ale and other iconic creations.

Barrelworks Barrel Manager

Molly Reed

Molly studied English and Psychology at UC Santa Barbara, but her fascination with fermented beverages—and wild ales in particular—led her to an unexpected calling. After working for three years at the Barrelworks tasting room, Molly moved into the production side, where she excelled under the mentorship of our barrelmeisters before ultimately taking the helm of the entire operation. “Wild ales are just so interesting, they’re the oldest and most natural form of brewing,” she says. “I love the beer club because it allows us to experiment with these small, ultra-creative batches, and then share them with our most ardent fans.”

Barrel-Aged
Perfection

The 2025 Brewmaster’s Collective presents an array of barrel-aged offerings from our Vintage and Barrelworks programs. This season’s journey will take us around the globe with collaborations with some of the world’s best breweries. We’ll be featuring 5 unique Parabola Variants and diving into new barrel explorations, recipes, and ingredients. We are committed to pushing our creativity, innovation, and traditions to new realms.

 

Enrollment for the 2025 season has CLOSED. Join the 2026 waitlist below.

Join The
Family

When you join the Brewmaster’s Collective, you become part of our family. It’s not just about the beer—it’s about connection. That’s why, in addition to our most coveted beers, you gain access to exclusive member events and other happenings. It all starts with our 2025 Welcome Kit, featuring our next batch of Collective Choice beer crafted in collaboration with our members. Your kit also includes a membership card and merchandise to set you up right for you year of beer.

 

Enrollment for the 2025 season has CLOSED. Join the 2026 waitlist below.

What items are included with my membership?

As a member of the Brewmaster’s Collective, you’ll receive five total packages or “drops” as listed below: 

  • Welcome Kit
    • Includes your membership card, a 12oz bottle of Collective Choice Batch #4, and a custom merchandise item
  • Four full Collections
    • Each collection includes four 12oz  barrel-aged  and one 375ml Barrelworks beers
    • They also include a 4-pack of 16 oz cans of fresh beer (non-barrel-aged) from the Propagator
    • Collections will be supported by a Collection tasting at each of our locations on one select Saturday each quarter.

 

How do I get my beer, and what are my payment options? 

When joining the 2025 Brewmaster’s Collective season, members can prepay for their annual membership or pay in installments. They can also choose free onsite pick-up at one of our three locations or pay for shipping. If shipping, the payment frequency will be the same as the chosen payment method for membership. Shipping is available to CA, DC, KY, NE, NH, ND, PA, VT, and VA

  • Members have three options to get their beer and choose one at the time of enrollment:
    • Prepaid membership: $399 plus tax | Membership renews in 2026 unless canceled
      • Free onsite pick up in Paso Robles, Buellton or Venice
      • $85 annual shipping in CA | $125 annual shipping to all other available states
    • Prepaid Gifted membership: all the same as above, except does not automatically renew in 2026
    • Recurring Payments: 5 payments of $85 plus tax | Membership renews in 2026 unless canceled
      • Free onsite pick up in Paso Robles, Buellton or Venice
      • $19/shipment in CA | $27/shipment to all other available states

When and what are the Collection Tastings?

  • We will host four Collection tastings on a select Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for each of the four Collections. These dates will be published at least one month prior. We highly encourage all members to join us on these dates to try the beers.
  • We’ll host tastings at each of our three CA locations: Paso Robles, Buellton, and Venice.
  • Members will receive a complimentary Collection flight to try each of the 5 released beers. Additional flights for guests will be available to purchase.

 

When should I expect each drop?

We’ll publish an expected release calendar in January 2025 and communicate release dates via email, listed on the member page, and the Club Facebook group. Please ensure our email address (brewmasterscollective@firestonewalker.com) is added to your address book to stay current on all the most current information and dates.

What if I can’t pick up my beer within the three-week window? 

We ask that you email us at brewmasterscollective@firestonewalker.com if you need to arrange for a delayed pick-up. Any drops (that have not been arranged otherwise) left after the three-week pickup window will be subject to a $30 handling charge plus shipping.

How and when do I get access to library beers?

Library and previous club-exclusive beers will be available for limited times throughout the year. Selections will rotate regularly, and will be communicated via email to club members. Some limits and exclusions do apply.

Are new beers exclusive to club members? 

Newly released black-label Brewmaster’s Collective beers will be exclusively available to members for 90 days after release (excluding Propagator beers). After that period, the beers will be available to the public in our stores and online, within a 5-pack box containing each beer from the collection. Only members will be able to purchase black-label beers individually outside of the prescribed boxes.

Which Shipping Carriers do you use?

We currently ship with UPS to all eligible states.

How much does membership cost? 

Annual memberships are $399 plus tax for the entire year’s program, or you can opt for the recurring payment plan for five payments of $85 (total of $425). Shipping is not included and is an additional charge, or members can opt for free onsite pick-up at one of our three locations. 

Gift Memberships

Gifted memberships can be purchased for other adults over the age of 21, if being shipped to one of the following states: CA, DC, KY, NE, NH, ND, PA, VT, or VA. Prepaid shipping is recommended for gifted memberships. Gifted memberships require the gift recipient’s email address at the time of purchase. The membership cannot be transferred to another account at any other time. 

Credit Card Defaults

If you’ve opted for the Recurring Payments option and your card is declined for any reason, you’ll be notified of the default. A two-week grace period will be given to complete payment. If payment is not received within two weeks, your membership will be canceled and benefits revoked. 

Can I join at any time?

Brewmaster’s Collective membership is open through December 31, 2024, or until capacity is reached. 

Will there be member events?

Yes, each quarter, we plan to host a Collection tasting (all three locations) and a ticketed event at one of our three locations. At a later date, we will email members with dates and details.

Are there any limitations with my member discounts?

Your Brewmaster’s Collective membership card must be presented alongside your valid ID to receive discounts at our Taproom and Brew Store locations. Your member discount of 15% on merchandise and beer-to-go is valid online and at all three retail locations. Exclusions on certain items do apply but are minimal. Please see an associate for details. A dining discount of 15% is valid for membership holders plus three guests. Member discounts cannot be combined with any other offer, nor be used by any other party.

Brewery Tours

Paso Robles standard Brewery Tours will be complimentary for club members plus three guests, and Barrel Room tours will be at a 50% discount. All tours are subject to availability; advanced booking is required and not guaranteed. Please book online and use a promo code that will be published later to redeem the discount at checkout. Booking must be made under the member’s name and be present with the group. Masks and closed-toed shoes are required to enter the brewhouse.

Note: While we are a 24-hour brewery, most of the visible activity in the brewhouse happens on weekdays. If you book a tour on the weekend, be prepared for minimal visible brewhouse activity.

Signature Event Ticket Access

We have reserved a limited number of tickets for club members for our 2025 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival on May 31, 2025. Members will have early access to purchase up to two tickets for the event before the public ticket sale. Please note that these tickets are not guaranteed, and the ticket cost is not discounted.

Refunds

We do not allow refunds on prepaid memberships or returns on beer. If your shipment arrives damaged, please email us at BrewmastersCollective@FirestoneWalker.com, and we’ll gladly get you a replacement.

Other Questions?

Email us at BrewmastersCollective@FirestoneWalker.com with any other questions.

 

Terms and Conditions

Members must be at least 21 years of age to join the Brewmaster’s Collective.

Shipping address must be a valid CA, DC, KY, NE, NH, ND, PA, VT or VA address. An adult over the age of 21 must be present to receive and sign for the shipment. Shipments returned to Firestone Walker due to inability to deliver will accrue additional shipping charges at the responsibility of the member, or the bottles will be forfeited.

No substitutions will be offered for any beer.

You must be 21+ to order and receive a shipment of beer. Someone 21+ will need to be present to sign with a valid ID for delivery. If not available at the time of delivery, reach out to UPS for redelivery of your order.

Please allow a delay of shipments with all new beer releases.

Per state law, alcohol returns can only be accepted if the product is spoiled or otherwise unfit for consumption. Full or Partial refunds will not be granted on membership.

WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine, and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects.  For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/alcohol.

Membership is valid for the 2025 calendar year.