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	Monday, June 29th, 2009
	The TMR Zoo "I could go on for hours about how great [Stone 13th Anniversary Ale] is. I have been doing that for the 6 years that I have been writing this column about every other Stone special release..."
	Monday, June 29th, 2009
	Examiner.com "Stone Brewing, the godfather of San Diego's burgeoning scene, turns 13 this year. To commemorate the occasion, head brewer Mitch Steele created Stone 13th Anniversary Ale, a dry-hopped Imperial Red Ale."
	Friday, June 26th, 2009
	TheFullPint.com "[With Stone 13th Anniversary Ale] Stone could have made something that would rip your face off, like Ruination or Arrogant Bastard Ale, but instead, they upped the hop level and met it in the middle with equal amounts of great malt flavor. A balanced, big beer you say? That gargoyle is acting quite mature for its age."
	Friday, June 19th, 2009
	The Beer Spot "...[Stone 13th Anniversary Ale] is definitely the best Anniversary beer that Stone has put out since Stone 10th Anniversary Ale...very much recommended."
	Sunday, June 14th, 2009
	The Desert Sun (Palm Springs, CA) "San Diego County has become the epicenter of premiere beer-making in Southern California and is now home to more than 20 microbreweries and restaurants. The best known of the bunch is Stone Brewing Co. in Escondido."
	Sunday, June 14th, 2009
	Examiner.com "Stone 13th Anniversary Ale is a perfect example of Stone Brewing Co. producing a high quality hopped ale...[and] demonstrates yet again how they are the masters of well-hopped beers."
	Saturday, June 13th, 2009
	austin360.com (Austin, TX) "Greg Koch, the founder of the San Diego brewery that lives to poo-poo fizzy yellow American beer, brought a ton of great stuff to the Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek Friday night for a dinner and screening of 'Beer Wars.'"
	Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009
	Ale Street News Online "Keynote Speaker Greg Koch of Stone Brewing proved a snappy exception before 1700 assembled brewers and industry folk in a presentation that was pure theatre."
	Monday, June 1st, 2009
	Food & Wine "The point of Wagner's love-them-or-hate-them beers (Stone is now sold in 31 states, so it's mostly the former) isn't to get the drinker intoxicated, but to create complex layers of flavor through long, robust fermentations with a rich mix of grains and huge amounts of resiny, fresh, green hops."
	Tuesday, May 26th, 2009
	TheFullPint.com "Hop lovers, Stone Fans, and beer lovers alike can rejoice. Stone Brewing Co. announced late last week they are attempting to outdo themselves, with the release of Stone 13th Anniversary Ale..."
	Wednesday, May 20th, 2009
	The Coloradoan "(Arrogant Bastard Ale) pours an amber red color with a thick off-white head. Aromas of dark fruit and piney hops lead to flavors of toffeeish malt, hops and bitter hops. This West Coast ale is rich and flavorful and finishes dry."
	Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
	The Post Cresecent - Beer Man Column "...Stone reined in its hop passion enough with its Imperial Russian Stout to produce a well-balanced, complex example of the style that certainly gives you something to chew over."
	Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
	Stone Brewing Co. Taps Sustainability Award "This week, the Escondido brewery will be honored at the 19th Annual V.I.P. Reception and E.A.R.T.H. Awards with the 'Pam Slater-Price 2009 Sustainability Award' for incorporating solar power, sustainable design, and energy and water conservation into its business."
	Friday, May 1st, 2009
	Beer Magazine "(Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale)...is a crazy twist on an IPA style with dark roasted malts that is really impressive..."
	Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
	Vail Daily (Vail, CO) "Every bomber (of Arrogant Bastard Ale) is the same: You pour, stare for a minute and take a sip. Even if you're not worthy, the big-beer lover will almost invariably say: 'Damn, that's good!"
	Friday, April 24th, 2009
	TheTriangle.org (Philadelphia, PA) "After taking a sip (of Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine), I found a great combination of flavors. There were notes of plum, honey, caramel, citrus, a bit of wood and mild alcohol. With very little after bite, this 11.3 percent hulk went down smoothly and was not overly sweet."
	Friday, April 24th, 2009
	Modern Brewery Age "The many facces of Greg Koch were on dispay during his keynote address at the recent Craft Brewers Conference in Boston, MA. In a bravura performance, the brash Stone Brewing Co. co-founder expounded, sang, and twittered for nearly an hour. 'It was the best speech I have ever seen,' said Harry Schumacher, publisher of Beer Business Daily."
	Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
	Stltoday.com (St. Louis, MO) "Hayden, manager of the Wine and Cheese Place, wants to convince Stone Brewing to distribute in Missouri. Hayden called on beer geeks to e-mail Stone to explain St. Louis' growing and knowledgeable market."
	Saturday, April 11th, 2009
	Examiner.com "(2009 Stone Imperial Russian Stout) is one exceptional bold beer. When poured, it has a very strong aroma, which has an almost smoked/burned espresso flavor. It's a very pleasant smell..."
	Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
	Downtown News (San Diego, CA) "The savory flavors of the oily salmon and seasoned lentils go nicely with the robust and full-flavored (Stone) pale ale. A distinctive hop spiciness allows the beer to complement and cut through some of the heavier flavors."
	Monday, March 9th, 2009
	Happy Hour Magazine "They won't admit it, but Stone Brewing Co. is quickly becoming one of the most well-known Microbreweries in the United States...Stone isn't trying to cater to the masses. This is obvious by reading the back of the Arrogant Bastard Ale bottle."
	Thursday, March 5th, 2009
	TheCowl.com "The abundance and thickness of flavor (in OAKED Arrogant Bastard Ale) is what is most apparent, but the alcohol gives it that little extra bite that gives you that perfect beer face, like Burt Reynolds scaling the Rockies with a pipe in mouth kind of face."
	Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
	San Diego Daily Transcript "While many small company-CEOs dream of expanding across the nation, Stone Brewing Co.'s Greg Koch, wants the opposite...Koch told students at CSU San Marcos' 'In the Executive's Chair' class he'd rather sell more beer in five states than get spread out across the nation."
	Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
	Slashfood.com "...we have always viewed other great craft breweries as "Compatriots." Think about it, we are fighting the same battle as our compatriots...together. Collectively, we fight the battle to earn craft beers the respect that they deserve in the popular consciousness. The better the beers created by our Compatriots, the more we are able to accomplish in turning that tide. Together."
	Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
	The San Diego Union-Tribune "Is Escondido's Stone Brewing the world's best Brewery? Yes say the readers of BeerAdvocate magazine..."
	Tuesday, January 20th, 2009
	MSNBC.com "Stone Brewing Co. is the top brewery on Planet Earth, according to Beer Advocate magazine's annual survey."
	Monday, January 12th, 2009
	Beercraftsite.com "San Diego's Stone Brewing Company is legendary among craft beer lovers. The brainchild of brewers Greg Koch and Steve Wagner...Stone burst on the scene with a beer named Arrogant Bastard Ale...[and Stone] is now one of the most revered names in American indie Beer..."
	Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
	San Diego Daily Transcript "Values are as important as barley and hops to the flavor of Stone Brewing Co. While accomplishing growth of up to 47 percent per year, the company has been careful to hold on to its character."
	Monday, December 1st, 2008
	BREW YOUR OWN Magazine “Stone Brewing shares tips, techniques & recipes for big, aggressive beers.”
	Monday, December 1st, 2008
	BeerAdvocate Magazine "Stone Brewing named by BeerAdvocate Magazine as the ‘All-Time Top Brewery on Planet Earth. The most popular and highest-rated brewery…ever.’"
	Friday, November 14th, 2008
	North County Times (San Diego County, CA) On Tuesday, Stone released a new batch of Sawyer's Triple. Sawyer's Triple is not the typical Stone product: the company is known for muscular ales seasoned with armloads of bitter, crisp hops. A triple is a much more subtle creation with complexity that comes in part from Belgian candy sugar.
	Thursday, October 16th, 2008
	The San Diego Union-Tribune "Stone Brewing Company has the food, the fun, and of course, the beer for a great time."
	Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
	Wall Street Journal "[Brewers] are facing soaring costs and a shortage in hops, the plant used to give beer its bitterness, aroma and flavor. At Stone Brewing Co., considered one of the industry leaders in creating hoppy beers, the 15-20% price hike instituted earlier this year was the "biggest single price increase we had to take" in the company's 12-year history, said owner Greg Koch."
	Wednesday, October 1st, 2008
	Celebrator Beer News "Overall, [Stone's 12th Anniversary Celebration] was a winner."
	Monday, September 29th, 2008
	The Tartan - Carnegie Mellon's Student Newspaper Since 1906 (Pittsburgh, PA) "I had pretty high expectations when I picked it up; Stone is a quintessential American craft brewery, and I¹m a fan of both chocolate and oatmeal stouts. I saved the bottle for two or three weeks, waiting for that perfect opportunity to open it. What could go wrong?"
	Monday, August 18th, 2008
	TheFullPint.com "TheFullPint.com returned to North San Diego County for Stone Brewing‚s 12th Anniversary Celebration & Invitational Beer Festival. Last year‚s celebration was so much fun, it was a given that we would do our best to make it every year."
	Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
	The Republican "As a craft beer fan, I often ask a similar question of my beers: 'Why were you not made by Stone Brewing?' "
	Saturday, August 2nd, 2008
	The San Diego Union-Tribune "These days, Escondido's Stone Brewing Co. is not just brewing beer. It's also simmering a stew of industrial-strength bugs, in tanks far removed from the barley and hops, to treat sewage. The brewery is taking a detour from its traditional operations and will soon begin treating its own wastewater...."
	Friday, August 1st, 2008
	SD Home Magazine (San Diego) "The best part was when Michael Antonorsi arranged four platters of Chuao chocolates and some open bottles of Stone Brewing beers on the east end of the pool table. But it was all good. One sun-drenched summer eve, when the hot rays held dusk at bay just about forever, novice host and accomplished beer-maker Greg Koch followed his predilection for all things organic and gave a dinner party that grew organically."
	Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
	San Diego Reader "On Sunday, July 20, Stone will host its second annual Stone Sour Fest, during which people can taste an array of sour beers. At least 15 sour beers will be on tap, and over 30 will be available by bottle."
	Monday, July 14th, 2008
	San Diego Business Journal “For nearly three years, Stone Brewing Co. has considered investing in solar energy, and with monthly electricity costs averaging about $20,000, the company made the switch to solar on July 1. Given ideal conditions, each of the 1,561 new panels should produce 200 watts of continuous solar energy, generating a combined output of 312 kilowatts and enough clean energy to offset more than 583,000 pounds of carbon emissions over its lifetime.”
	Tuesday, July 1st, 2008
	Forbes.com "America's Top Breweries: Stone Brewing is the southern California outfit responsible for beers like the Arrogant Bastard Ale and the Imperial Russian Stout." Click Here For Full Story
	Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
	KPBS Movie Reviews (San Diego, CA) "Stars up above you, the frogs and crickets singing away behind you, a classic movie in front of you, and in your hand, your favorite beer. Sounds magical, doesn't it? Indeed it is."
	Monday, May 19th, 2008
	Newsweek "For centuries, European enthusiasts have quietly "laid down" bottles of full-bodied, alcohol-rich stouts, barley wines, porters, strong ales and ciders to mature in the cool of their cellars. The practice spread to the States during the craft-brewing boom of the 1980s and '90. (Sierra Nevada, Stone, Laguinitas and Anchor all produce age-worthy bottles.)"
	Monday, May 19th, 2008
	Newsweek "For centuries, European enthusiasts have quietly "laid down" bottles of full-bodied, alcohol-rich stouts, barley wines, porters, strong ales and ciders to mature in the cool of their cellars. The practice spread to the States during the craft-brewing boom of the 1980s and '90. (Sierra Nevada, Stone, Laguinitas and Anchor all produce age-worthy bottles.)"
	Tuesday, May 6th, 2008
	TheFullPint.com "TheFullPint.com is proud to bring you a one on one interview with Steve Wagner, Brewmaster & President of Stone Brewing Company. Stone Brewing Co was founded in 1996, and started in San Marcos, CA. Stone is famous for larger than life brews, painted on labels, and their gargoyle mascot. Behind these great icons is Steve Wager, Greg Koch and the entire Stone Team."
	Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
	San Diego Union Tribune "Craft industry's budding mecca welcomes annual conference. Many industry leaders flew in early to tour an area they say could become to craft beer fans what Napa Valley is to wine afficionados."
	Monday, April 7th, 2008
	CBS News 8 (San Diego, CA) "When it comes to craft beers, the more bitter the brew, the better the taste, like at Stone Brewing Company in Escondido, one of the country's fastest growing craft brewers." News appearance too
	Wednesday, March 12th, 2008
	Milford Daily News (Milford, MA) "When television shows talk about fine dining and the discussion leads to fine beverages, generally it's wine and spirits that get the lip service, while beer can't seem to get a word in edgewise. But two California men, Christopher Burke and Jared Cotton, along with Mark Marion of Cambridge, MA want to change that."
	Friday, March 7th, 2008
	The Publican (United Kingdom) "Stone Brewing Company from San Diego is arguably the most notorious player on America’s exhilarating craft brewing scene. It’s young (born in 1996), it makes seriously outrageous, unusual beers and has recently opened a state-of-the-art $14m brewery that frankly looks like it’s been designed by Salvador Dali and Fred Flintstone – after they’ve had a heavy session on Stone’s infamously strong ales."
	Monday, February 11th, 2008
	North County Times (San Diego County, CA) "There's something about eating food that was grown in a way that enriches rather than depletes the soil, that hasn't been sprayed with chemicals to keep it "fresh" for months, and that hasn't been trucked across the country or flown across the world, that feels good as well as tastes good. Greg Koch, co-owner of Escondido's Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens, feels the same way."
	Friday, February 1st, 2008
	San Diego Union Tribune "The Brewers Association, a Denver-based industry group, estimates that global demand for hops exceeds supply by 10 percent to 15 percent. Add poor harvests, the loss of arable land to development, and farmers increasingly turning to corn instead of barley and hops – thank you, ethanol! – and you have Beercalypse Now."
	Saturday, December 15th, 2007
	North County Times (San Diego County, CA) Brewers in North San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County say hops ---- the ingredient that gives beer its biting zing and heady aroma ---- is in short supply. Across the world, breweries are scrambling to secure supplies. In some cases, they're coming up short. "The impact is dramatic," said Greg Koch, chief executive of craft brewer Stone Brewing, based in Escondido. "It's going to affect pricing. It affects our ability to do special projects and other things that we had in mind," said Koch
	Wednesday, October 31st, 2007
	The San Diego Union-Tribune "Savvy malt-and-hop establishments have been opening across the county at a rapid clip. Each has its own personality and offerings; all bolster San Diego's position as a rising star among American cities on the beer Tourism circuit."
	Friday, October 19th, 2007
	North County Times (San Diego County, CA) "Stone Brewing Co., maker of challenging beers with a high hoppy kick, plans to install a $3.2 million photovoltaic system in its brewery/restaurant."
	Friday, September 21st, 2007
	Santa Barbara Independent (Santa Barbara, CA) "Stone Brewing 11th Anniversary Celebration and Invitational Beer Festival. I’m far from alone in my love of all-beers-Stone: Eric Asimov of the New York Times called them one of 'the best beers in the world.' "
	Tuesday, September 18th, 2007
	The Man Room (Internet publication) "I was fortunate to catch up to Greg recently and carve out a small chunk of his chaotic schedule for The [Man] Room. Obviously the Bistro is first and foremost on Greg’s mind, and he told me opening it was a journey and a challenge. The Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens applies the standards that Greg Koch & Steve Wagner, co-founders of Stone Brewing, used in creating their world class beers and employs them to Stone’s food operations."
	Wednesday, July 18th, 2007
	Contra Costa Times (Oakland, CA) "HAVE YOU WANDERED through a store with well-stocked beer shelves recently? If you haven't, do it soon. The American beer world is changing rapidly, becoming more sophisticated, more interesting, with dark corners and twists and turns, and tons of strange elixirs. What's more, beer is becoming collectible. Consider Stone Vertical Epic."
	Friday, June 29th, 2007
	Blog: Zagat.com (Blog Article) "Two weeks ago I ventured to Escondido and visited Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens. Each of the seven members in my group said that it was one of the best meals they had ever experienced AND the best atmosphere of ANY establishment they had ever been to. These were all seasoned world travelers."
	Wednesday, June 20th, 2007
	Washington Post (Washington, DC) "Check out Ratebeer.com, Beeradvocate.com or any of a half-dozen other beer evaluation Web sites, and you'll often read approving comments describing this or that brand as 'a real West Coast India pale ale.' A West Coast IPA? Does that mean there's a corresponding East Coast IPA? Is one better than the other?"
	Saturday, June 16th, 2007
	Blog: Brookston Beer Bulletin (Blog Article) "[F]inally had a chance to see the new Stone Brewery, along with their World Bistro & Gardens in Escondido on Monday for the very first time. The place is very impressive from top to bottom and seems very well-thought out at every stage. The food was pretty tasty, too...."
	Monday, June 11th, 2007
	San Diego Union-Tribune "To be sure, the maiden meeting of the Book and Beer Club, hosted by the Stone Brewing Co., had a heady buzz to it. The subject of the adult palaver, however, was at times gut-wrenching, at least for this haphazard diner."
	Saturday, May 26th, 2007
	Today's Local News (North County San Diego, CA) "Take a sip of literary culture at brewery's upcoming book club"
	Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007
	SignOnSanDiego.com "Since quietly opening the Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in November 2006, Greg Koch and Steve Wagner have reinvented casual dining in the same bold manner they did beer."
	Tuesday, May 1st, 2007
	San Diego Magazine "AS CEO AND COFOUNDER of Stone Brewing Company in Escondido, throwing back cold ones is all in a day's work for Koch (pronounced "cook"). Okay, so maybe there's more than a pinch of vision, ambition and work ethic involved; you don't build one of the most successful brewery operations in the country by hosting all-day, company-wide burp contests."
	Friday, April 6th, 2007
	Blog: PassMeABeer.com (Blog Article) "The brewery and their restaurant...is located up in Escondido, about 30 miles north of San Diego. Their location...is a little out of the way, but it was totally worth it: they have the best facility of any brewery/restaurant combo that I have yet been to."
	Saturday, March 17th, 2007
	Milford Daily News (Milford, MA) "When television shows talk about fine dining and the discussion leads to fine beverages, generally it's wine and spirits that get the lip service, while beer can't seem to get a word in edgewise. But two California men, Christopher Burke and Jared Cotton, along with Mark Marion of Cambridge, MA want to change that. "
	Thursday, March 1st, 2007
	Serving Magazine (San Diego, CA) "Fittingly, stone has a big place in the design of Stone World Bistro and Gardens. Stone walls, enormous boulders in the dining room and the garden, slabs of granite in the bathrooms and the bars. The space rocks."
	Thursday, February 1st, 2007
	Celebrator Beer News "Stone's philosophy on food mirrors its philosophy on beer: quality and honesty."
	Saturday, January 6th, 2007
	The San Diego Union-Tribune "In the beer world, at least among those willing to pay a premium for their brew, Stone's creations are famous. Although the company has never advertised, its fame has spread. Its beers have been ranked among the best in the country, and even the world. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens officially, but very quietly, opened two months ago."
	Monday, January 1st, 2007
	Serving Magazine (San Diego, CA) "If a restaurant wasn’t part of the original business plan, it was always a possibility. When Stone built a larger brewing facility in 2005, it included Stone World Bistro and Gardens."
	Friday, December 8th, 2006
	Voice Of San Diego "Greg Koch opened Stone Brewing Co. with business partner Steve Wagner in 1996. The company underwent a big expansion as it turned 10 years old this summer. [Greg] sat down with voiceofsandiego.org to talk about the industry, his first beer and what makes San Diego's hoppy India Pale Ales so tasty."
	Wednesday, December 6th, 2006
	Los Angeles Times "Here's a holiday gift concept: a bottle of beer- given in the same spirit as a special wine to be put aside to age. Yes, beer for laying down: There are, in fact, beers that improve with age. A few even carry a vintage year on the label."
	Thursday, November 30th, 2006
	Dayton Daily News (Dayton, OH) "The North Dayton pub that specializes in craft beer has won the title of "Most Arrogant Bar in America." Boston's received the honor from Stone Brewing Co. of San Diego County, Calif. It sold more Stone Arrogant Bastard Ale from Nov. 3-9 than 46 other national competitors during a brewery-sponsored challenge."
	Tuesday, November 7th, 2006
	BizSanDiego Magazine COVER STORY: "San Diego is fast becoming a top creative center, and a handful of local companies are helping to pave the way. From the beginning, Stone has had an interesting attitude toward brewing beer."
	Monday, November 6th, 2006
	The Daily Transcript (San Diego, CA) "As if beer enthusiasts needed another reason to celebrate. But they found one last week as Stone Brewing Co. quietly debuted its much-awaited Stone Brewery World Bistro and Gardens."
	Thursday, September 14th, 2006
	North County Times (San Diego County, CA) "Greg Koch, co-founder of thriving Stone Brewery in Escondido, does not look like a typical chief executive officer with his bleached blond hair, earrings in both ears and all-black casual clothing."
	Wednesday, September 13th, 2006
	Today's Local News (San Diego County, CA) "Stone Brewing Company celebrates 10 years"
	Thursday, September 7th, 2006
	San Diego Magazine "To some, extolling the virtues of the craft brews in San Diego is like preaching to the choir. Whether you know it or not, San Diego has become a bona fide beer town."
	Monday, August 14th, 2006
	San Diego Business Journal Vying for the Label 'America's Beer Capital'
	Saturday, July 1st, 2006
	Zymurgy Magazine Stone Turns 10: "Up to now, the only recipes Stone has ever published have been for its Vertical Epic Ale series."
	Thursday, May 4th, 2006
	BeerAdvocate.com "Yes, the brewery that touts most arrogantly that "Fizzy yellow beer is for wussies" has just hired (liberated?) someone who's spent much of his career brewing for one of the largest "fizzy yellow beer" makers on planet Earth. Ironic, perhaps, but this is quite possibly one of the smartest hires we've seen within the craft beer world and perhaps another milestone in the craft brewing industry's ongoing maturity into big business."
	Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006
	www.SanDiego.com Internet publication "Stone Brewing in Escondido, one of the top brewers in the world."
	Sunday, April 23rd, 2006
	Today's Local News (San Diego County, CA) "Beer lovers have taken notice; the website RateBeer.com ranked the brewery's Stone Imperial Russian Stout as number seven on the list of best beers in the world this year."
	Thursday, April 20th, 2006
	VinoCritic.com (San Diego, CA) [Stone Imperial Russian Stout] is a 5 star brew. Bravo, gentlemen!
	Monday, March 27th, 2006
	Long Beach Union (Long Beach, CA) "Arrogant Bastards: Stone Brewery Brewest The Best Beer In The World...And They Know It" SIDEBAR 1: Choose Your Poison SIDEBAR 2: Stone Special Releases
	Sunday, March 5th, 2006
	North County Times (San Diego County, CA) "Stone Brewing Co. has finished its move from San Marcos into its new and larger location in Escondido, but the work is far from over."
	Friday, March 3rd, 2006
	The Chicagoist (Chicago, IL) "If you...name your beer "Arrogant Bastard Ale" you better live up to the name. Fortunately this beer from the Stone Brewing Company in California does."
	Wednesday, February 22nd, 2006
	The Record (North New Jersey) With its tagline of "You're not worthy," [Arrogant Bastard Ale] has been taking the country by storm under the reins of this fast-growing brewery.
	Tuesday, February 14th, 2006
	San Diego Union-Tribune "Known for its full-bodied brews and in-your-face marketing, Stone has gone from a small upstart brewery that bled red ink in its early years to a powerhouse in the craft-brewing business."
	Wednesday, December 21st, 2005
	New York Times "[Stone Brewing is] one of my favorite American brewers."
	Tuesday, November 1st, 2005
	Patterson's Beverage Journal "Stone Brewing is now the fastest growing regional specialty brewing outfit in the country and things have never looked better for this decade-old company."
	Friday, August 5th, 2005
	USA Today: 'Extreme' brewers pour it on "Stone Brewing Co. is pouring on the creativity in the world of beers."
	Monday, August 1st, 2005
	Bon Appetit: America's New Beer Frontier "Not for the faint of heart, [Stone's] bold brews have a strong and fast-growing fan base"
	Friday, July 15th, 2005
	Zymurgy Magazine "This year's top vote getter is Stone Brewing."
	Thursday, June 30th, 2005
	CNN/Money: Top 50: Best brewers ranked Extensive Web site poll puts American beers among the world's best. True? Grab a brew and debate. Today, there's a new hot spot to drink a cold one: San Diego...it is now home to three of the 10 top brewers in the world...
	Wednesday, June 15th, 2005
	RateBeer Best: Summer 2005 RateBeer.com The internet's largest beer-rating website "RateBeer.com" names Stone Brewing the third best brewer in the world!
	Friday, April 29th, 2005