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Beer of the Week: Firestone Walker Helldorado Blonde Barleywine Ale

The Firestone Walker Brewing Company in Paso Robles, California (Courtesy Firestone Walker Brewing Company Facebook) — **Quick Facts on Firestone Walker Helldorado Blonde Barleywine Ale** **Brewery:** Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Paso Robles, California
**ABV:** 13.2 percent
**Pairs Best With:** Indian, Thai and B.L.T.s (more details on slide 3)
**Availability:** Very limited draft, 22 ounces According to Firestone Walker Brewing Company, this light barrel beer has notes of vanilla, light char and lavender-honey, with “loads of smooth sweet toasted malt to finish.” The brewers say this beer gets better the longer it ages in the barrel. (Photo courtesy Firestone Walker Brewing Company)

No trick here. On this Halloween, you’re in for a treat. WTOP’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and Food and Wine Sommelier of the Year Greg Engert to talk about Firestone Walker Helldorado Blonde Barley Wine Ale for the latest edition of WTOP’s Beer of the Week. Watch the video for the full scoop on this limited brew. (Photo courtesy Firestone Walker Brewing Company)

**HOLD FOR LIFESTYLES** Basic Pad Thai is seen in this Sunday Feb. 22, 2009 photo. With ingredients like firm, pressed tofu, fish sauce and tamarind concentrate this Best Pad Thai is more like what you may find on the streets of Thailand than in a U.S. restaurant. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe) — **Want to pair this beer with something tasty? Here are Greg Engert’s best pairing picks:** Indian curries, Tikka Masala, Biryani, Chicken Makhani, Butter Chicken Thai dishes with cilantro and peanuts Pad Thai and Kung Pao chicken B.L.T.s and fatty pork chops (AP Photo)

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Brennan Haselton

In 2000, Brennan Haselton took a job at WTOP as reporter and anchor, and that's where he has been ever since (with the exception of a brief return to Seattle in 2005). He is a two-time winner of the national Edward R. Murrow Award, and winner of the National Headliner Grand Award.