Firestone Walker Brewing has won 50 GABFs. Whoa. Their brewmaster, Matt Brynildson, has been named GABF Brewer of the Year 5 times and World Beer Cup Champion Brewmaster 4 times. Extra whoa. So when we scored the opportunity to taste 805 Blonde Ale, a cult staple from way outside our area code, we thought: Ultimate whoa.

Described by one BeerAdvocate user as “Light enough to chug, but interesting enough to keep me coming back for more,” 805 is the embodiment of refreshing, from beginning to end. Aromas of lemon blossoms and freshly-baled hay rise from the gleaming golden pour. Then you sip and notes of cracked wheat toast skip across your palate and rendezvous with hints of orange zest and a whisper of spice.

Previously only available in the brewery’s Paso Robles’ 805 area code, this crisp and mellow, 4.7% ABV local favorite is finally making moves up the Cali coast -- but Tavour is the only way to get it outside of the West! Now you can conjure up laid back Golden State vibes in every sip of 805’s grassy sweetness and clean parting kiss.

Easy drinking with a weeknight dinner, birthday party, or while you contemplate the finer points of Pro Curling in the Winter Olympics, 805 is here to quench your thirst.

Canned on 1-26-18