Dry hopped with Saphir. Great American Beer Festival: Mid-size brewing co. of the year 2007, 2011 & 2013. World Beer Cup: Champion mid-size brewing co. 2004, 2006, 2010 & 2012. Dry hopped with German saphir. IBU: 40. Lions, Bears, and Beers: Founded in 1996 by Adam Firestone (aka the Bear) & David Walker (aka the Lion), Firestone Walker Brewing Company began as a small brewery with roots in wine country on California's central coast. Now a regional brewery, our singular purpose remains - to craft ever better beer. Passionately in pursuit of the perfect beer and never satisfied. Firestonebeer.com. Firestone Walker Brewery & Taproom 1400 Ramada Drive, Paso Robles San Luis Obispo County, CA 805-225-5911. Firestone Walker Taproom & Barrelworks 620 McMurray Road, Buellton Santa Barbra County, CA 805-225-5911. ABV: 5.3%. Brewed on California's central coast by Firestone Walker Brewing Company.