Back by Popular Demand: Double Jack Returns for 2026

This year marks a milestone for Firestone Walker. Thirty years of brewing bold, boundary-pushing beer. What better way to celebrate than bringing back one of the icons that helped shape the West Coast IPA tradition? Double Jack Double IPA is officially back and better than ever for a limited 2026 release.

Famed as one of the Pacific Coast’s trailblazing double IPAs, Double Jack originally launched in 2009 and quickly became a cult favorite for hop lovers everywhere. Though it was discontinued in 2016, fans never let the legend fade. In 2026, we answered the call.

A Classic Reimagined

True to its roots, this release stays loyal to the original West Coast Double IPA ethos while delivering the nuance and balance today’s drinkers expect. Brewed with a massive hop bill and triple dry-hopped after four hop additions in the cellar, Double Jack delivers explosive aroma and flavor without sacrificing drinkability.

At 9.5% ABV, it is a powerhouse built with precision:

Bright grapefruit and tangerine hop aromatics

Pine and stone fruit flavors that linger

A firm malt backbone that smooths the intensity and lets the hops shine without harshness

As Brewmaster Matt Brynildson puts it, this beer is a toast to tradition. It is a nod to Double Jack’s origins and the vibrant community that kept its spirit alive.

A Cult Classic with Modern Resonance

With its return, Double Jack quickly reclaims its place in the conversation among America’s most beloved imperial IPAs. It remains a benchmark for the West Coast style. Bold. Balanced. Unapologetically hop forward.

Whether you remember it from its original run or you are cracking it open for the first time, Double Jack rewards exploration. It is classic in form, joyful in hop expression, and designed for those who love big beer brewed with finesse.

Here for a good time, not a long time

This 2026 release of Double Jack is extremely limited and available in six-pack cans in our taprooms while supplies last. Get it early. Share it with friends. Raise a glass to 30 years of Firestone Walker innovation.