Firestone Walker Celebrates Earth Day with Sustainability Milestones and Sunglider Lager

Paso Robles, CA — Firestone Walker is expanding on its Brewing for Tomorrow initiative this Earth Day, unveiling new milestones in environmental stewardship and announcing the release of Sunglider—a bright, crisp Helles-style lager brewed with locally grown Atlas barley.

“Brewing for Tomorrow is about being good stewards of our natural resources,” said CEO Nick Firestone. “It’s a mindset that drives every decision we make. From solar and water to carbon and now sourcing local grains, we’re committed to crafting beer with a lighter footprint and a deeper connection to our home.”

Sustainability in Action at the Brewery

As part of its Brewing for Tomorrow platform, Firestone Walker continues to invest in practical, high-impact solutions that make brewing more sustainable. Recent upgrades include:

• CO₂ Recovery: A newly installed system offsets more than 4.4 million pounds of carbon emissions each year
• Solar Power: On-site solar now provides more than 60% of the brewery’s energy needs
• Water Reuse: A custom-built water reuse system recycles over 500,000 gallons of water annually
• Local Agriculture: More than 20 million pounds of spent grain are repurposed as feed for nearby cattle ranches

These improvements are part of a long-term effort to brew responsibly while staying true to the brewery’s local roots.

Introducing Sunglider: A Lager Rooted in Paso Robles

As a symbol of this evolution, Firestone Walker is introducing Sunglider—a limited-edition lager brewed with Atlas barley grown by local farmer Bob Work. Originally from Morocco and adapted to California’s Mediterranean climate centuries ago, this heritage grain brings a clean, refined character to the beer while supporting regenerative agriculture just miles from the brewery.

“Sunglider is brewed for warm days, golden hours, and anyone who cares where their beer comes from,” said Brewmaster Matt Brynildson. “It’s a beautiful lager with a story that starts in the fields of Paso Robles and ends in your glass.”

Sunglider is now available for a limited time on draft at all Firestone Walker locations with 4-packs 16oz cans available in May.

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