Here's The Brand Behind The Kirkland Signature Beer You See On The West Coast

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Here's The Brand Behind The Kirkland Signature Beer You See On The West Coast By Laura Christine Allan Sept. 30, 2025 1:20 pm EST

When bargain hunting at Costco, you might want to stop by the beer section and look for a red case displaying the word "Lager." An examination of its packaging reveals the Kirkland label that denotes Costco's signature brand. Until recent years, a lot of Kirkland-branded beers were made by Hopfen Und Malz Brewing Company, including craft beer variety boxes and seasonal Oktoberfest beers. Its more basic in-house beers, including notoriously hated Kirkland Light, were made by Regal Brau instead, until 2018. Nowadays, however, you find a Deschutes logo neatly placed beneath the Kirkland header.

Deschutes is a Bend, Oregon,