FiftyFifty Brewing Co.
FiftyFifty Brewing Co. is a brewery from Truckee, California, founded in 2007, which calls itself a mountain town brewery. In 2018 the brewery was named Brewery Group of the Year at the Great American Beer Festival. At Hoptimaal you'll find the Garrison Brothers Bourbon Barrel Eclipse, a heavy stout.
- LocationTruckee, CA
- Founded2007
- TypeMicrobrewery
- Untappd 4.14 · 313k ratings
- At Hoptimaal1 in stock
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A mountain town brewery in Truckee
FiftyFifty Brewing Co. was founded in 2007 in Truckee, California, and describes itself as a mountain town brewery. Andy Barr is listed on LinkedIn as co-founder and CEO. It started with a pub and a pilot brewery, with a full bar, a patio and live music.
Truckee also has a production brewery that makes beer for local, national and international distribution. There is now also a pub in Reno Public Market. In 2018 FiftyFifty was named Brewery Group of the Year at the Great American Beer Festival. The brewery also won several gold medals at the World Beer Cup and the European Beer Star.
Doing it yourself, from hops to cans
On its own website, it's mostly about doing things yourself. The brewery says it buys everything itself, from hops and water to cans, and that every choice is a trade-off between the best possible experience and a healthy business. Thousands of bottles a year are waxed by hand. That costs more time and money, but according to the brewery it's worth it.
On LinkedIn, FiftyFifty describes itself as a brewery that likes to experiment with new flavor combinations. The webshop has a core range and a separate line of barrel-aged beer. On the lighter side is Tahoe Pilz, a classic, Czech-inspired pilsner of 5.5%. Eclipse has its own page on the site.
FiftyFifty Brewing Co. at Hoptimaal
At Hoptimaal you'll find the FiftyFifty Garrison Brothers Bourbon Barrel Eclipse (2024) from FiftyFifty. It's a 12.4% stout in a 37.5 cl bottle and is highly rated on Untappd. The name refers to ageing in bourbon barrels.
A beer like this isn't one to rush. Take it out of the fridge a while before pouring, because too cold hides much of its aromas. Pour small amounts into a tulip glass or snifter and take your time. Because of the alcohol content, it works well to share after dinner. Store the bottle upright in a cool, dark place.
Frequently asked questions
Where does FiftyFifty Brewing Co. come from?
FiftyFifty Brewing Co. comes from Truckee in California, America. The brewery was founded there in 2007 and has a pub, a pilot brewery and a production brewery there.
What kind of beer does FiftyFifty Brewing Co. make?
FiftyFifty makes a core range, barrel-aged beer and seasonal beers, including the Czech-inspired pilsner Tahoe Pilz. At Hoptimaal you'll find the Garrison Brothers Bourbon Barrel Eclipse, a 12.4% stout.
Which awards has FiftyFifty Brewing Co. won?
In 2018 FiftyFifty was named Brewery Group of the Year at the Great American Beer Festival. The brewery also won several gold medals at the World Beer Cup and the European Beer Star.
