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Press Release   |   August 1, 2013

Stone Brewing Co. To Host Stone 17th Anniversary Celebration & Invitational Beer Festival

Oh happy (hoppy?) day! Preparations for the Stone 17th Anniversary Celebration & Invitational Beer Festival are underway, and this year's event figures to be the biggest and best yet. On August 16 and 17, Stone Brewing Co. will set up shop at the California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) campus in North County San Diego to bring fans an epic array of craft beers, all in the name of celebration and charity. One hundred percent of the profits from the festival will be donated to local charities, including Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos, Fight ALD, Palomar Family YMCA, and Surfrider Foundation.

Press Release   |   July 31, 2013

Stone Brewing Co. Makes "San Diego's 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies" List 10 Years In a Row

On July 11, in a ceremony hosted by the San Diego Business Journal, Stone Brewing Co. was named one of "San Diego's 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies" yet again. This year's inclusion marked a significant and unique milestone for Stone. The craft brewing company has been on the publication-s 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies list 10 years in a row. Stone is only company to have ever achieved this distinction during that span. Stone CEO and Co-founder Greg Koch, President and Co-founder Steve Wagner, and CFO Craig Spitz were in attendance to receive the acknowledgement.

Press Release   |   July 30, 2013

Stone Brewing Co. Beers Debuting in Alabama Beginning August 27

Stone Brewing Co. is pleased to announce that, beginning August 27, the San Diego, CA brewing company's beers will be available in bars, restaurants and retail outlets in Alabama for the first time. Known for its bold, flavorful and hop-centric ales, Stone will distribute its beers throughout The Yellowhammer State via their selected wholesaler partner, International Wines & Craft Beer. A team of Stone representatives will take over Alabama with a host of events August 27 through September 6.

Press Release   |   July 29, 2013

Robert Masterson & Ryan Reschan / Rip Current / Stone R&R Coconut IPA Released July 29

Let's get tropical. Today, Stone Brewing Co. released Robert Masterson & Ryan Reschan / Rip Current / Stone R&R Coconut IPA. A tropically inspired ale brewed in collaboration with San Diego homebrewers and Society of Barley Engineers duo, Robert Masterson and Ryan Reschan, as well as San Marcos, CA-based Rip Current Brewing Company.

Press Release   |   July 23, 2013

Stone Brewing Co. Beers Debuting in Nebraska Beginning August 20

Stone Brewing Co. is pleased to announce that, beginning August 20, the San Diego, CA brewing company's beers will be available in bars, restaurants and retail outlets in Nebraska for the first time. Known for its bold, flavorful and hop-centric ales, Stone will distribute its beers throughout The Cornhusker State via four area distributors: Double Eagle Beverage, Eagle Beverage, H & H Distributing and Quality Brands of Omaha. Stone Brewing Co. Craft Beer Ambassador "Dr." Bill Sysak and the regional Stone sales team will host a slew of events to celebrate from August 20 through 24.

Press Release   |   July 15, 2013

Drew Curtis/Wil Wheaton/Greg Koch Stone Farking Wheaton w00tstout Released July 15

What happens when a rabid beer geek and a passionate homebrewer get together to brew? Well, in 1996, Greg Koch and Steve Wagner started Stone Brewing Co., that's what. Okay, here's another one...what happens when, 17 years later, a brewing professional, a passionate homebrewer, and an all-around beer geek get together to brew? In the case of Stone Brewing Co. CEO and Co-founder Greg Koch; actor, craft beer lover and geek idol Wil Wheaton; and craft beer-loving (hey, aren't we all?) Fark.com creator Drew Curtis...an extremely imaginative, dark, hoppy, massive beer. Today, Drew Curtis/Wil Wheaton/Greg Koch Stone Farking Wheaton w00tstout is debuting throughout the U.S. on tap and in bottles featuring commemorative artwork.

Press Release   |   June 26, 2013

Stone Brewing Co. Beers Debuting for the First Time in Kansas Beginning July 22

Stone Brewing Co. is pleased to announce that beginning July 22, the San Diego, CA brewing company's beers will be available in bars, restaurants and retailers in Kansas for the very first time. Known for its bold, flavorful and hop-centric ales, Stone will distribute its beers throughout The Sunflower State via three area distributors: Central States Beverage Company, Crown Distributors LLC and LDF Sales & Distributing, Inc. Stone Co-founder and CEO Greg Koch is a sucker for grandiose entrances, and Stone's lineup of Kansas events will provide opportunities for many of those. July 22 through 25 will be filled with special release beers, beer school, meet and greets, and a beer dinner with Koch and Stone sales representatives.

Press Release   |   June 20, 2013

Stone Brewing Co. Welcomes the Public to Stone Farms

Since reviving the property now known as Stone Farms in March 2011, Stone Brewing Co. has been busy cultivating and generating produce at the small organic farm in Escondido, CA for its two farm-to-table restaurants: Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Escondido and Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station. After more than two years of hard work and dedication, Stone Farms is finally ready for the public to stop by and check out what's been growin'. Stone Farms is now open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm to 6pm each day. To celebrate its public debut, Stone will host an open house event at the farm on Saturday, June 22.

Press Release   |   June 18, 2013

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station Now Open

Stone Brewing Co. is thrilled to announce that its second decidedly eclectic restaurant, Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station, is (finally!) open in what used to be the Naval Training Center in the Point Loma neighborhood of San Diego. The brewery restaurant opened its doors May 15 and recently finished construction of its garden, marking the completion of the entire facility.

Press Release   |   June 17, 2013

Stone RuinTen IPA Released June 17

Today, Stone Brewing Co. released Stone RuinTen IPA, a re-brew of 2012's infamous Stone Ruination Tenth Anniversary IPA. The triple IPA was embraced by fans and Team Stone alike, which prompted Stone Co-founders Greg Koch and Steve Wagner to add the intensely aromatic and unabashedly bitter brew to the Stone special release calendar this year.