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Press Release   |   November 6, 2012

Stone Contributes More Than $400,000 to Charity in 2012

Stone Brewing Co. has contributed more than $400,000 to charity in 2012, thanks to loyal fans, dedicated volunteers, compatriots in craft brewing, and a stellar group of Team Stone employees. As with previous years, 2012 was packed with charitable endeavors that benefited a variety of organizations across the U.S.

Press Release   |   October 29, 2012

THE BASTARDS ARE BACK: Double Bastard Ale & Lukcy Basartd Ale Unleashed October 29

WARNING: The Bastards have arrived. As the curator of two overly-aggressive, unapologetic beers, it is necessary, nay an obligation, to warn the populace that today, Double Bastard Ale and Lukcy Basartd Ale are making their way across the U.S.

Press Release   |   October 19, 2012

Stone Brewing Co. San Diego Beer Week 2012 Events

Stone Brewing Co. will celebrate San Diego Beer Week November 2 through 11 with a slew of beer-centric events at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens. Here is what the North County San Diego beer company has on tap:

Press Release   |   October 8, 2012

Ken Schmidt / Iron Fist / Stone Mint Chocolate Imperial Stout Released October 8

Today, Stone Brewing Co. released the Ken Schmidt / Iron Fist / Stone Mint Chocolate Imperial Stout, a collaboration beer with San Diego homebrewer Ken Schmidt and Iron Fist Brewing Co. from Vista, Calif. Schmidt was chosen to collaborate with the San Diego breweries after his original creation won the Stone (4th Annual) 2012 March Madness Homebrew Competition & AHA Rally at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens. The winning beer earned Schmidt the opportunity to have his recipe professionally brewed at Stone and distributed across the U.S.

Press Release   |   October 5, 2012

Stone Enjoy By 11.09.12 IPA Released October 5

Stone Brewing Co. is unleashing the second round of Stone Enjoy By IPA to Colorado and Ohio: Stone Enjoy By 11.09.12 IPA. Like its predecessor (Stone Enjoy By 09.21.12 IPA), Stone Enjoy By 11.09.12 IPA is devastatingly fresh. Yes, devastatingly. Why? It is specifically brewed NOT to last. This amazingly fresh double IPA is loaded with hops, 11 different varieties, to be exact, giving the beer a massive hop profile and a balanced palate of bitterness and dryness.

Press Release   |   September 17, 2012

Stone Brewing Co. Beers Now Available in Iowa Beginning October 1

Rumors have been buzzing the internet with news that Stone Brewing Co. beers would soon be available in Iowa, and that is indeed happening come October 1. Stone, which is known for its bold, flavorful and hop-centric beers, will be distributed throughout the Hawkeye state thanks to Doll Distributing in Des Moines, Council Bluffs, and Spencer; Fahr Beverage in Waterloo; and Fleck Sales Company in Cedar Rapids and West Burlington. Stone CEO and co-founder Greg Koch is a sucker for a grandiose entrance, and the lineup of Iowa events will be no exception. October 2 through 6 will be filled with tap takeovers, special release beers, festivals, and meet & greets with Greg and Stone representatives.

Press Release   |   September 17, 2012

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens Achieves SITES Certification

The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) has announced Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in Escondido, Calif. as one of eight projects that have recently achieved certification under the nations most comprehensive rating system for the sustainable design, construction and maintenance of built landscapes. These projects, as part of a group of 150 projects participating in an extensive, two-year pilot program, have applied the SITES guidelines and met the requirements for certification. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens is just one of two projects in California, and one of just 11 total projects worldwide to attain this important new certification.

Press Release   |   August 27, 2012

Stone Donates More Than $115,000 to Waterbury, Vt. for Recovery Efforts

Stone Brewing Co. has donated $86,373.61 to ReBuild Waterbury and $30,000 to Waterbury Good Neighbor Fund for efforts to restore Waterbury, Vt., a community that was damaged by Tropical Storm Irene in 2011. The proceeds are from the sale of the collaboration beer, The Alchemist / Ninkasi / Stone More Brown Than Black IPA, brewed in December 2011 with Ninkasi Brewing Company in Eugene, Ore. and The Alchemist Pub and Brewery in Waterbury. The beer was sold in 17 states, including Vermont.

Press Release   |   August 20, 2012

Stone Enjoy By 09.21.12 IPA Released August 17

Stone Enjoy By 09.21.12 IPA is devastatingly fresh. Yes, devastatingly. Why? It's specifically brewed NOT to last. Imagine a beer that MUST be consumed by the date prominently featured on the front in order to preserve its hoppy goodness. Well Stone fans, imagine no more. Stone Brewing Co. is unleashing said beer to Chicago, New Jersey and Southern California, enter "Stone Enjoy By 09.21.12 IPA." This amazingly fresh double IPA is loaded with hops - 11 different varieties to be exact, giving the beer a massive hop profile and a balanced palate of bitterness and dryness.

Press Release   |   August 13, 2012

Stone 16th Anniversary IPA

Today, Stone is releasing Stone 16th Anniversary IPA, a pale amber IPA with lemon verbena, lemon oil, and a variety of unique hops that give the beer a bitter and citrusy finish. Stone's anniversary bash, the Stone 16th Anniversary Celebration & Invitational Beer Festival, is August 17 and 18 at the California State University San Marcos grounds.