Figueroa Mountain Feliz Nibs & Orange

"Born from the collaborative winds blowing through Buellton CA, and after six years of being brewing neighbors, Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. and the Firestone Walker Barrelworks crew put their creativity into liquid reality with this unique blend of flavors and aromas devised though the use of exceptionally high quality and locally-sourced ingredients.

Spearheaded by FMB’s Arroyo Grande brewer and FW alumnus James Parish, this golden ale was created utilizing freshly roasted Tanzanian cacao nibs, supplied by Santa Barbara's Twenty-Four Blackbirds Chocolate. After fermentation in stainless steel, this beer then rested on Bolivian cacao nibs to develop even more complex aromatics. The Barrelworks crew secured 600 pounds of Valencia oranges, grown by Friend's Ranches of Ojai, to create a lively, citrusy tart beer which then matured in stainless for four months.

The resulting blend perfectly captures what can be achieved utilizing collaborative brewing talents and high quality, locally-sourced ingredients. Seamless layers of chocolate and orange pervade the senses. Aromas of citrus, pine needles, and deep, earthy chocolate notes swirl about in this very special release, just in time for the holidays. Pair it with the holiday spirit, and tidings of comfort and joy, before it’s gone!"