Review: Mybeerbuzz Highlights Firestone Walker Sunglider Golden Lager

Back in March of 2025, I brought you an early peek at today’s beer, and when that beer is a lager and it’s coming from Firestone Walker, you know it’s going to be a good one.

Today we’ll be sampling the new Firestone Walker Sunglider Golden Lager, and it you’re not familiar, this beer will be part of the Brewing For Tomorrow initiative just in time for Earth Day 2025. This Helles-style lager is brewed with locally-grown Atlas barley and according to Nick Firestone, “Brewing for Tomorrow is about being good stewards of our natural resources,” said CEO Nick Firestone. “It’s a mindset that drives every decision we make. From solar and water to carbon and now sourcing local grains, we’re committed to crafting beer with a lighter footprint and a deeper connection to our home.”

As part of its Brewing for Tomorrow platform, Firestone Walker continues to invest in practical, high-impact solutions that make brewing more sustainable. Recent upgrades include:

• CO₂ Recovery: A newly installed system offsets more than 4.4 million pounds of carbon emissions each year
• Solar Power: On-site solar now provides more than 60% of the brewery’s energy needs
• Water Reuse: A custom-built water reuse system recycles over 500,000 gallons of water annually
• Local Agriculture: More than 20 million pounds of spent grain are repurposed as feed for nearby cattle ranches

These improvements are part of a long-term effort to brew responsibly while staying true to the brewery’s local roots.

This limited edition golden lager furthers the theme of “locally grown and locally brewed” and of course I can’t wait to try it, so off we go…

Firestone Walker Sunglider Golden Lager

Brewery Description:

“Sunglider is brewed for warm days, golden hours, and anyone who cares where their beer comes from,” said Brewmaster Matt Brynildson. “It’s a beautiful lager with a story that starts in the fields of Paso Robles and ends in your glass.”

ABV:  5%
Style:  Helles Lager
Packaging:  16oz cans
Appearance:  Straw
Aroma:   Biscuit & toffee
Mouthfeel:   Light
Taste:   Biscuit, honey with a dry finish
Overall:  Firestone Walker Sunglider has to be one of the easiest drinking lagers that I’ve had in a long time. The combination of unique malt flavors with a crisp and dry finish, makes for a really drinkable and enjoyable beer.

Firestone Walker Sunglider is available now in 16oz canned 4-packs….so get out there and try one for yourself. And when you do try it, be sure to let us know what YOU think.   zzubreebym

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