Podcast EP 197 – David Walker – 25 Years

We are joined by co-founder of FIrestone Walker, David Walker. We dicuss Firestone Walker’s 25th Anniversary and many more topics such as:

– Firestone Walker connecting to fans.

– Starting out as a hyper local brewery.

– Looking back on 25 years of beer business.

– The story behind DBA and Mr. Walker’s connection to it.

– Can DBA ever be a flagship?

– The phenomenon of 805 Beer.

– Will there be an 805 IPA?

– Firestone being part of the 2015 craft beer boom.

– Thoughts on seltzer and FMBs.

– Who is Firestone Walker’s competition?

– Market projections on Non-alcoholic beer.

– A look back on Walker’s Wild Ride.

And much more!

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• El Segundo Brewing – Makers of some very fine hoppy ales near LAX, you can now pick up beers to go and even order online.