This year is going to be a BIG year. Yeah, we know it sounds like something nearly every hopeful individual and company says at the beginning of every year but this year is not just any year. It marks our 20th Anniversary and we have planned a lot of exciting, hop-centric happenings and beer releases to celebrate our TWENTY YEARS of brewing big, bold beer! Below we broke down everything we have planned—so far—from festivals to beer pairings to our massive anniversary party.
Festivals
You have come to expect grand-scale beer festivals from us and this year is definitely no different. All of your favorites are back so you’ll have plenty of chances to sample our beers and other delicious brews brought in from all around the world. Guaranteed good music, good times and good people to enjoy some amazing craft beers with.
NOTE: Unless stated, all events take place at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Escondido
- February 7: Stone Calm Before the Storm
- March 20: Stone Oakquinox
- May 15: Stone Belgian Fest (at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station)
- June 12: Stone Sour Fest
- July 20: Hop-Con 4.0 (at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station)
- August 19-20: Stone 20th Anniversary Celebration & Invitational Beer Festival / VIP Brewers Reception (at California State University, San Marcos)
- October 16: Stone Pour It Black
- November 12: Stone Homebrew Competition & AHA Rally (at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station)
BEER PAIRINGS & OTHER EVENTS
You may not find this surprising, due to your categorically well-crafted tastes, but beer pairs considerably better with food than wine. Which explains why we are so inclined to continuously team up with local gastro master chefs and cicerones to create new palate-surprising flavor pairings and menus. Still we have more on our plates (couldn’t resist) this year with a whole slew of events (see below) and some more you’ll have to keep an eye out for on the events page—because good reasons to drink craft beer always seem to pop up on a weekly basis.
- February 11: Cask Attack!
- May 8: Mother's Day at the Bistro (at both Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens)
- May 19: Cask Attack!
- June 19: Father's Day at the Bistro (at both Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens)
- June - September: Music in the Garden
- December 31: Stone 2017 New Year's Eve Celebration (at both Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens)
BEER PAIRING DINNERS*
- March: Beer Pairing Dinner
- April: Beer & Cigar Dinner
- May: Beer Pairing Dinner
- July: Beer Pairing Dinner
- September: Beer & Cigar Dinner
- December: Beer Pairing Dinner
SAN DIEGO BEER WEEK: NOVEMBER 4 - 13*
- November 4: Rare Beer Breakfast
- November 6: Ultimate Beer & Chocolate
- November 8: Beer Pairing Dinner
- November 10: Cask Attack!
- November 12: American Homebrewers Association (AHA) Rally (at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station)
- November 12: Spontaneous Sour Saturday (at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station)
*Exact dates TBA
Stone 20th Anniversary Encore Series
This isn’t an “event” per se. It's more of a year-round celebration where we bring back some of our all-time fan favorites during this milestone year. See which beers are coming back in 2016 for an encore appearance.
That’s it for now. Hopefully this list makes you just as excited about this sure-to-be-momentous year as we are. Cheers!
Comments
Submitted by on January 26, 2016 - 2:29pm
Not exactly. The bistro will not be open after Calm Before the Storm, but the beers will be on tap in the week following.
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Submitted by Matt OBrien on January 17, 2016 - 3:12pm
When will tickets for the Stone Sour Fest go on sale?
Submitted by on January 26, 2016 - 2:36pm
In the spring! Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to find out! http://bit.ly/SBCSignUp
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Submitted by Craig Brady on January 26, 2016 - 10:30am
No Dayman for the encore??!!
Submitted by on January 26, 2016 - 2:31pm
No Dayman in the works at the moment, but that doesn't mean it's spirit is gone forever.
Cheers!
In reply to No Dayman for the encore??!! by Craig Brady (not verified)
Submitted by Tom Powell on January 26, 2016 - 10:32am
Any scheduled events for Stone Richmond, Va. Location?
Submitted by on January 26, 2016 - 2:35pm
Not yet, but sign up for our newsletter to find out when we start planning! http://bit.ly/SBCSignUp
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Submitted by Ed Siccardi on January 26, 2016 - 1:22pm
It all sounds good. However, the only thing I really need here in Philly is OAKED ARROGANT BASTARD. Please send some ASAP>
Submitted by Steve O'Melia on February 9, 2016 - 12:58pm
I live up in Las Vegas and am highly interested in attending the 20th celebration at Cal State SM in August. Can we just show up or do we need to buy tickets in advance?
Submitted by on April 5, 2016 - 2:43pm
Hi Steve,
There may be tickets at the door for Session's A & B, but we do recommend you buy them in advance. They go on sale this Friday, 4/8, at 10am! http://bit.ly/SATStone20
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Submitted by Ken Johnson on February 9, 2016 - 1:30pm
When are tickets for the 20th anniversary event going on sal?.
Submitted by on April 5, 2016 - 2:44pm
This Friday, 4/8, at 10am! http://bit.ly/SATStone20
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Submitted by Ken Johnson on February 9, 2016 - 1:33pm
We've been part of the Stone family of Great Ale lovers since 1996, the first year. Been to the last 18 Anniversary parties. Wouldn't miss this one. It should be special
Submitted by on April 5, 2016 - 2:45pm
It will, see you in August!
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Submitted by Chet Hickmott on February 15, 2016 - 5:37am
Will the 20th Anniversary Celebration be a ticketed event?
Submitted by on April 5, 2016 - 2:44pm
It will. Tickets go on sale this Friday, 4/8, at 10am! http://bit.ly/SATStone20
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Submitted by Edgar Garza on April 9, 2016 - 2:33am
Joined the army a few yrs back but originally from Escondido Ca.now I'm stationed in kaiserlsautern Germany, is there anyways to obtain stone brewery beer from here? Do you guys ship?
Submitted by Scott Flint on April 12, 2016 - 7:23am
Pour it Black 2016 - Tickets on sale when? Thanks!
Submitted by on April 19, 2016 - 12:58pm
In a few months! Sign up for our newsletter to get more info: http://bit.ly/StoneNewsletters
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Submitted by Glenn Hendry on June 19, 2016 - 12:13pm
When will Unapologetic IPA be released this August? I'm planning a border trip to Niagara Falls and I want to make sure I don't miss it.
Submitted by Vince on January 13, 2016 - 7:47pm
I noticed that you have Calm Before the Storm on Feb. 7th. Will there be Winter Storm this year?