XXIIIis a blend of six distinct beers aged in spirits barrels, including bourbon and tequila barrels®resulting in a smooth, bold and remarkably complex drinking experience.

To createXXIII, the winemakers were divided into teams for a friendly but spirited contest. Each team was presented with numerous different component beers and tasked with creating the ultimate blend. Hard work and smack talk ensued.

When the session concluded, all of the individual team blends were blind tasted by the group to determine the favorite. The winning blend became the basis forXXIII, commemorating Firestone Walker®s 23rdyear on California®s Central Coast.