Tag: Craft Beer History

Tag: Craft Beer History

Lifestyle

When Did Voodoo Ranger Juice Force Come Out? The Official Launch Date

Voodoo Ranger Juice Force Hazy Imperial IPA officially launched in early 2022, hitting shelves across the United States beginning in January of that year. This marked a significant addition to New Belgium’s popular Voodoo Ranger line, immediately standing out with its 9.5% ABV and distinctive fruit-forward hazy profile. If your question is precisely about Juice […]

Beer & Brews

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, as a locally-focused blonde ale designed for California’s Central Coast. It was conceived as an easy-drinking, approachable beer specifically for the communities within the 805 telephone area code. Many articles on […]

Beer & Brews

Where Was 805 Beer Created? The Central Coast Origin Story

The sun beat down on the golden hills of Paso Robles, the air thick with the scent of fermenting grapes and, increasingly, malted barley. This is where 805 Beer was born: in the brewhouse of Firestone Walker Brewing Company, nestled in California’s Central Coast. It wasn’t conjured on a beach in Santa Barbara or a […]

Beer & Brews

Why Is It Called 312 Beer? The Chicago Area Code Story

Sometimes, the most intriguing names in the world of beer are also the most straightforward. In the case of Goose Island’s 312 Urban Wheat Ale, the ‘312’ is a direct and unambiguous reference to the original telephone area code of Chicago, Illinois, the city where the Goose Island Beer Company was founded and built its […]