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Firestone Walker Brewery

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    Nora D.
    "The Velvet Merlin is awesome!"(2 Tips)
    Sterling M.
    "Get the UDBA - only available at the taproom on site !"(2 Tips)
    Liz D.
    "great experience to get to tour the facility"(8 Tips)
    Ryan L.
    "Great selection of beers."(2 Tips)
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  • Liz D.heart icon on user image
    Liz DelSignoreJune 19, 2018
    I've been drinking 805 since November 2017, and have made people fans of it. Was a great experience to get to tour the facility that makes one of my favorite beers, and the staff are great as well!
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    RossAugust 3, 2018
    Every beer we tried here was outstanding. Great ambiance as well.
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  • Cameron H.heart icon on user image
    Cameron HobbsMay 25, 2014
    Great food and awesome beer! Had the Sticky Monkey and the Unfiltered DBA to drink and the pretzel and calamari to snack on. Will definitely be back when I'm in the area!
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  • Harvey O.heart icon on user image
    Harvey OMarch 26, 2021
    Everything is great here. The food, drinks, and service are excellent. I’m a big fan of the Lions fish and chips but I haven’t had anything that wasn’t delicious
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  • Sean M.
    Sean McBrideMay 12, 2013
    Good place to stop and have lunch! Eat on the patio unless it's too hot. Try the chicken sandwich: juicy and great spices!
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    Tyler JohnsonMay 30, 2015
    Check out the taproom for some great eats and beers and call a day ahead for reservations for a tour... they fill up fast.
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  • Rachel Aubrey
    Rachel AubreyMay 18, 2013
    Sit at the bar and ask the bartender for some tasting flights of his favorite. So fun to try a little of everything!
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  • Alain
    AlainFebruary 23, 2012
    Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes if you want to take the tour. If you don't take the tour, be sure to try the Unfiltered 100% oak barrel DBA, you can only get it here!
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  • Andrew Z.heart icon on user image
    Andrew ZaengleinDecember 3, 2017
    Everything! Get a sampler to try many brews.
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  • Ryan L.heart icon on user image
    Ryan LaraApril 11, 2016
    Great selection of beers. Very friendly customer service.
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    slonewsJanuary 29, 2012
    est. 1996 by Adam Firestone & David Walker ✪ in 2002, purchased SLO Brewing Company & added 17 interior-fermenters, four 500bbl exterior-fermenters, a KHS keg-line, and Krones bottling-line.
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  • Kevin T.
    Kevin Ten BrinkMay 31, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    You can't go wrong with any of the beers. No matter what your preference you will find something you like.
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  • Ryan T.heart icon on user image
    Ryan TauerAugust 8, 2015
    Great food, better beer. Awesome tasting room.
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  • Ryan B.heart icon on user image
    Ryan BlockMay 30, 2017
    Great brews on Tap. Some seasonal. Plus a superb restaurant.
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  • Melissa 💋
    Melissa 💋January 25, 2015
    Great place for craft brew fans. Don't miss the brew shop.
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  • Chris F.heart icon on user image
    Chris FJune 3, 2016
    Make sure to reserve a tour ahead of time
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  • Billy A.heart icon on user image
    Billy AmpAugust 7, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Parabola stout please! And I'll take a Growler of Union Jack. Why not?
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  • Lee S.
    Lee ShepAugust 25, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Open every day until 12-7 with the best taps in town. Come by on the weekend for a tour!
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  • Lee S.
    Lee ShepOctober 20, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Ask the staff any beer related questions you've ever had. They know everything about beer!! And take a tour.
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  • Sterling M.
    Sterling MeyerJune 3, 2013
    Get the UDBA - only available at the taproom on site !
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  • Erin O.heart icon on user image
    Erin O'ConnorDecember 18, 2014
    The fish tacos are great!
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  • Chrissa C.
    Chrissa ChaseSeptember 25, 2013
    Eat a grass fed meal at the tap room. Then sample here
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  • Abi P.heart icon on user image
    Abi PanickerDecember 22, 2014
    Good burger, great beer
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  • Holger L.heart icon on user image
    Holger LüdorfAugust 5, 2012
    Great place for a lunch break. Huge beer selection.
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    KateJuly 7, 2012
    Come to one of their release parties. Such a great place.
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  • The Daily Sip
    The Daily SipOctober 26, 2011
    Try the special brew that's blended with the help of the local winemakers.
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  • Dave M.heart icon on user image
    Dave MortensenFebruary 12, 2016
    Food and beer--all great!
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  • Denise K.
    Denise KneeskernMarch 1, 2012
    Try the Blueberry Ale. It's the best.
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    Island BruinJanuary 15, 2020
    Great tour.
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  • Nora D.heart icon on user image
    Nora DiazApril 25, 2013
    The Velvet Merlin is awesome!
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  • Rossheart icon on user image
    RossJune 26, 2018
    In 2015 the brewery was acquired by Duvel Moortgat.
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  • Gordon W.heart icon on user image
    Gordon WrightAugust 4, 2012
    Try the Double DBA. Outstanding!
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  • Jeff L.
    Jeff LanderMarch 31, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Grill is open now but just for dinner. Not lunch at least on weekends
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  • Jeff A.
    Jeff AdamsJuly 21, 2014
    Food was good. Beer good. Service slow and lagging.
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  • Hans P.
    Hans PoschmanApril 11, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Try everything it is all worth it
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  • Evelyn A.
    Evelyn AlvarezJanuary 18, 2012
    Try the unfiltered!! It's amazing.
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  • Melissa R.
    Melissa RayOctober 22, 2011
    October special: $3 pints of Hemp Ale. Delish!
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  • Todd W.heart icon on user image
    Todd WhiteAugust 10, 2014
    Great beer
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  • Colleen K.heart icon on user image
    Colleen KellySeptember 30, 2015
    Best fish tacos.
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  • Ryan L.
    Ryan LopezJanuary 16, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Get on the mailing list for upcoming events and releases
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  • Claudia H.
    Claudia HJune 11, 2013
    Nice beers
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  • Denise A.
    Denise AdlerJanuary 27, 2012
    Try the Velvet Merkin
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  • Jenny T.
    Jenny TupperMay 11, 2013
    Wooky Jack!
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  • Olivier T.
    Olivier TharanSeptember 14, 2013
    This place had WiFi that just works.
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  • Luckie W.
    Luckie WrightDecember 10, 2011
    Yummy Velvet Merlin.
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  • Mindi R.
    Mindi RosserMay 25, 2013
    Wished the service would have met our expectations. A bit disappointed they forgot our order. :(
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  • Melinda P.
    Melinda PfafflinOctober 24, 2011
    2 female cicerones here. Rock on!!!!
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  • Amy
    AmyApril 2, 2011
    Go for the flight
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  • Derek B.
    Derek BrowersDecember 9, 2012
    The gal working the tasting room is awful...zero service.
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