Celebrate 30 years of Real Ale and the friendship behind Firemans #4.
No purchase necessary. Must be 21 to enter. Ends April 18, 2026.
One winner will receive a Firemans Texas Cruzer 26″ FM3 bike (approx. $3,000 retail value)—an Austin-built cruiser that inspired Firemans #4 Blonde Ale.
The FM3 is a third-generation Firemans cruiser, built with classic geometry and a USA-made Firemans handlebar for a smooth, comfortable ride. Finished in signature Firemans red with custom Real Ale branding, it reflects the friendship, bikes, and Hill Country roots behind one of Texas’ most iconic beers.
Firemans #4 started with a friendship on the trails of the Texas Hill Country.
In the early ’90s, Real Ale co-founder Brad Farbstein met Greg Mundy, founder of Firemans Texas Cruzer bikes, at a mountain bike race near Pedernales Falls State Park. After long rides and cold beers, they had the idea to create something together—a light, refreshing beer you’d actually want after being outside all day.
It became the fourth beer Real Ale ever brewed, and Firemans #4 was born.
More than 25 years later, Firemans #4 remains our most iconic beer—a Texas classic rooted in bikes, friendship, and the Hill Country.
Firemans #4 isn’t just our most iconic beer—it’s officially the best in the world.
In 2025, Firemans #4 earned the Gold Medal in the Golden or Blonde Ale category at the World Beer Cup, widely known as the “Olympics of Beer.” Competing against breweries from around the globe, Firemans #4 stood out for its crisp, refreshing character and balanced flavor.
Brewed in Blanco, Texas since 2002, Firemans #4 remains a true Texas classic—born from bikes, friendship, and the Hill Country, and recognized on the world stage.
