Firestone Walker Celebrates Nine Years of Brewing in LA with Gen 9 IPA and Venice Block Party on April 26th & 27th! – Venice Paparazzi | Venice Beach CA, Photo Agency, Community Info, News, Events

A Weekend of Beer, Music and Community at the Firestone Walker Propagator R&D Brewhouse – April 26–27

Firestone Walker is raising a glass to nine years of brewing in Los Angeles with the release of Gen 9, a bold new West Coast Double IPA born from the Propagator’s small-batch roots. To mark the occasion, Firestone Walker is throwing an anniversary block party on April 26–27 at its Venice-based R&D brewhouse — a celebration of beer, music, culture, and the Venice community that has shaped it all.

Opened in 2016, the Propagator is Firestone Walker’s hub for innovation — a fast-moving R&D brewhouse that feeds the creative engine behind many of the brewery’s most unique and progressive beers. It has also become a cultural touchstone for Firestone Walker in Southern California, nestled in the heart of Venice and inspired by the neighborhood’s unmistakable spirit.

“Venice has always had that pulse — a mix of creators, artisans, eccentrics, surfers, and locals who bring energy and soul to everything they do,” said Nick Firestone, CEO of Firestone Walker. “We saw that early on and knew it was the right place for us to be. The Propagator reflects that spirit — it’s our creative playground in LA.”

Photo courtesy of Firestone Walker

Introducing Gen 9 IPA

Crafted in celebration of nine years of experimentation and innovation, Gen 9 IPA is a modern West Coast Double IPA featuring the new HQG 4 experimental hop created in partnership with Hop Quality Group. It explodes with guava and blueberry aromatics, layered over dank tropical notes. Juicy yet balanced, bold yet refined — Gen 9 clocks in at 8.9% ABV and represents the culmination of nearly a decade of exploration at the Propagator.

Available in limited 4-pack 16oz cans at all Firestone Walker locations.

Anniversary Block Party – April 26–27

The party kicks off Friday and continues through the weekend with a full send of Venice vibes — fresh beer, live music, DJs, food, and a few surprises. No RSVP, no tickets, no stress. Just pull up and raise a can to the past nine years — and everything still to come.

SATURDAY:

10am Beer Yoga – Register here
11am Taproom Opens with Beer and Food specials (Special Dog Menu)
11am – 7pm Test Your Senses – Beer Sensory
12-2pm Hot Garden Live Music
1pm Sunny Boy Custom Pin Striping on 805 Retail
3-7pm DJ Relay
10pm Last Call

SUNDAY:

11am Taproom Opens with Beer and Food specials (Special Dog Menu)
11am – 7pm Test Your Senses – Beer Sensory
12-3pm Pop Vision Live Music
1pm Sunny Boy Custom Pin Striping on 805 Retail
4-7pm Live Disc Jockey Wix
10pm Last Call

David Walker & Adam Firestone. Photo courtesy of Firestone Walker

About Firestone Walker Brewing Company:

Founded in 1996 by brothers-in-law Adam Firestone and David Walker, Firestone Walker Brewing Company is a family-led second-generation brewery based on California’s Central Coast. Helmed by CEO Nick Firestone and decorated Brewmaster Matt Brynildson, Firestone Walker’s main brewery in Paso Robles produces a diverse portfolio of award-winning beers, including 805, California’s #1 craft beer brand established in 2012; Mind Haze, one of the country’s top hazy IPAs; and Cali Squeeze, one of the nation’s fastest-growing beer brands. The Firestone brand family also includes iconic beers such as DBA, Union Jack, and Pivo Pils, as well as the storied Vintage Series of barrel-aged strong ales led by Parabola. As a California beer company, Firestone Walker also has two additional locations: the Barrelworks wild ale cellar in Santa Barbara County and the Propagator R&D brewhouse in Venice. Firestone Walker was recently named “Best American Brewery of the Decade” by Paste Magazine. More at 805beer.com and FirestoneWalker.com