A Legendary Collaboration

Firestone Walker, the legendary California brewery on the Central Coast, brings Electric Eagle to market in collaboration with Ernie Ball, the iconic guitar string manufacturer. This West Coast IPA is an exclusive release for Firestone Walker's 2026 mixed pack and marks a unique fusion of two American icons. Developed under the direction of Sam Tierney, brewery manager at Firestone Walker's Propagator R&D brewhouse in Venice, this beer represents innovation in the West Coast IPA tradition.

Hop Approach and Brewing

Electric Eagle is a lean IPA at 7% ABV that focuses on punchy hop flavors supported by enough body to carry them. The beer employs state-of-the-art hop formats, including traditional hop pellets and Incognito hop extract for clean bitterness and impactful flavor. The blend of Pacific Northwest and Southern Hemisphere hop varieties creates the complex hop profile characteristic of West Coast IPA style.

Tasting Profile

The nose opens with cracker, red berries, citrus zest, and tropical fruit. The palate delivers citrus hop with herbal and grassy notes, balanced by assertive bitterness. The finish is clean and citrus-forward with a lingering aftertaste.

For Hop Enthusiasts

Electric Eagle appeals to hop heads seeking a well-balanced West Coast IPA that advances the style through modern hop techniques and collaborative innovation.