Firestone Walker Churronimo! Coming To Brewmaster’s Collective

This morning brings another major 2026 Brewmaster’s Collective reveal from Firestone Walker Brewing Company in Paso Robles, California, and this one is tailor‑made for fans of dessert‑leaning, pastry‑inspired, barrel‑aged stouts. The brewery is preparing to release Churronimo!, a barrel‑aged stout built around rich Latin‑inspired flavors and layered adjuncts designed to evoke the full sensory experience of a warm, fresh churro.

Churronimo! begins with a stout aged in Firestone Walker’s signature oak‑forward barrel program before being conditioned on panela, cinnamon, vanilla beans, and graham crackers. The result is a decadent, pastry‑style stout that blends caramelized sugar, warm spice, vanilla creaminess, and toasty graham character with the deep chocolate and roasted malt backbone of the base beer.

This 2026 Vintage clocks in at 10.5% ABV, positioning it squarely in the sweet spot for Firestone Walker’s dessert‑driven barrel‑aged offerings. And yes, you’re looking at the 12‑oz bottle, continuing the brewery’s ongoing expansion of premium barrel‑aged releases into sleek, collectible can formats.

A Barrel‑Aged Stout Built for Pastry‑Stout Fans & Brewmaster’s Collective Members

Firestone Walker has spent years refining its Brewmaster’s Collective lineup, and Churronimo! fits perfectly into the program’s tradition of bold, adjunct‑rich, barrel‑aged beers. Expect:

• Panela sweetness layered with caramel and molasses tones
• Cinnamon warmth reminiscent of fresh churros
• Vanilla bean richness amplifying the dessert profile
• Graham cracker notes adding toast, honey, and pastry crust character
• Oak‑driven depth from the barrel aging
• A smooth, warming 10.5% ABV finish

This is Firestone Walker leaning fully into pastry stout territory, but with the polish, balance, and barrel integration that define the Brewmaster’s Collective.

Packaging, Release Timing & What’s Next

Churronimo! will be packaged in 12‑oz bottles as part of the 2026 Brewmaster’s Collective, with full release details, allocation information, and official tasting notes still to come.

As Firestone Walker continues to roll out its 2026 lineup, expect more barrel‑aged stouts, adjunct‑driven dessert beers, and small‑batch experimental releases designed exclusively for Collective members and collectors.

Stay tuned, more 2026 Brewmaster’s Collective previews are on the way, and this year’s lineup is shaping up to be one of Firestone Walker’s most ambitious yet.

About Firestone Walker Brewing:

Founded in 1996 by brothers-in-law Adam Firestone and David Walker, Firestone Walker is a second-generation, family-led brewery based on California’s Central Coast. Helmed by highly decorated Brewmaster Matt Brynildson, Firestone Walker’s main brewery in Paso Robles produces a diverse portfolio including 805, California’s #1 craft beer brand; Mind Haze, a top 5 national hazy IPA; and Cali Squeeze, one of the nation’s fastest-growing beer brands. The Firestone brand family also includes iconic beers such as DBA, Union Jack, and Pivo Pils, as well as the storied Vintage Series of barrel-aged strong ales led by Parabola. As a California beer company, Firestone Walker also has two additional locations: the Barrelworks wild ale cellar in Santa Barbara County and the Propagator R&D brewhouse in Venice. Firestone Walker was recently named “Best American Brewery of the Decade” by Paste Magazine.
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Firestone Walker Brewing Company is a California craft brewery that produces a variety of beers, including pale ales, IPAs, and barrel-aged beers. The brewery was founded in 1996 by brothers-in-law Adam Firestone and David Walker.

History:
The first brewery was located on a family vineyard in Los Olivos, California.
The first beer, Double Barrel Ale, was made in 2001 using a patented variation of the Burton union system.
In 2015, Firestone Walker combined with Duvel Moortgat, a Belgian brewery.
Firestone Walker is California’s second largest craft brewery.

Breweries:
The main brewery is in Paso Robles, California.
There are also breweries in Buellton and Venice, California.

Beers:
805: A bestselling beer brewed on California’s Central Coast
Mind Haze: A bestselling beer
Firestone Lager: A pale lager that was ranked one of VinePair’s best beers of 2018
Venice Propagator Series: Limited-release beers
Vintage Series: Premium barrel-aged beers
Barrelworks: Imaginative beers dedicated to all things wild

Sustainability:
Firestone Walker is committed to sustainability, reduction, recycling, and reuse.

Born in a humble shed on the back-forty of the family vineyard, Firestone Walker is a California beer company like no other—founded by two brothers-in-law who simply wanted to make the perfect beer.

The story begins with Adam Firestone (a.k.a. The Bear) and David Walker (a.k.a. The Lion) debating the subject of beer. Their search for a decent local ale proved futile, and it wasn’t long before they had goaded themselves into brewing their own.
Their initial brewing efforts were made in a second-hand brewhouse with converted winemaking equipment—mostly with mixed results. But the hook was set when their first recipe for Double Barrel Ale was attempted.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of that moment. Join us as we look back at the curious, passionate and, at times, precarious path that led us from there to here.

The Brewmaster
Matt Brynildson
When Adam and David moved their brewing operations to Paso Robles in 2001, they also landed “the perfect brewmaster at the perfect time.” Matt Brynildson has worked his magic at Firestone Walker ever since, earning the nickname “Merlin” on his way to becoming renowned as one of the world’s leading brewmasters.

California Brewing Company
California has been our home since we started in 1996. We live and brew here, and we draw energy from the communities that surround us.
Our beers are available nationwide, yet they always reflect where they come from—a land where creativity and innovation are the rule. This is what it means to us to be a California beer company.

Craft & Quality
At Firestone Walker, Beer Before Glory is our mantra for reminding ourselves we do what we do because of the beer. Period. It’s our battle cry to never accept well enough. It’s the high aim for a perfect beer we will never make. Beer Before Glory is our craft, ever honed on the stone of humility.

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