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A Deep Dive into 805 Blonde Ale: Is it the Perfect Session Beer?

The sun dips below the horizon, painting the Pacific sky in hues of orange and purple. You’re on a patio overlooking the ocean, the day’s last warmth lingering on your skin. A condensation-beaded glass lands in front of you, its…

Ale Aficionado · May 25, 2026 · 7 min read

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What is 805 Beer? The Truth Behind the California Golden Ale

The Reality of 805 You are standing on a sun-drenched patio in Santa Barbara, the Pacific breeze cutting through the humidity, and someone hands…

May 25, 2026 · Tom Gilbey · 6 min

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The Best Breweries Santa Rosa Has to Offer for Beer Lovers

Santa Rosa is the undisputed epicenter of world-class IPA production, home to the brewery that effectively invented the West Coast style as we know…

May 25, 2026 · Robert Joseph · 5 min

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Is Firestone Walker’s 805 IPA a True IPA? The Definitive Answer

While widely marketed and perceived as an IPA, Firestone Walker’s 805 IPA is not a traditional IPA in the classic sense. It is intentionally…

May 25, 2026 · Amanda Barnes · 6 min

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The Honest Guide to the Best Breweries in Oxnard

The Best Breweries in Oxnard The salt air hits your face as you step off the train near the Oxnard transit center, but the…

May 25, 2026 · Robert Joseph · 6 min

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What Percent is 805 Beer? The Official ABV Answer

When you ask what percent is 805 Beer, you’re looking for its alcohol by volume (ABV). The answer is straightforward: 805 Beer typically clocks…

Apr 18, 2026 · Louis Pasteur · 3 min

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Where Did 805 Beer Start? The Origin Story of Firestone Walker’s Iconic Ale

Where Did 805 Beer Start? The Origin Story of Firestone Walker’s Iconic Ale 805 Beer started with Firestone Walker Brewing Company, launched in 2012,…

Apr 18, 2026 · Louis Pasteur · 1 min

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