STONE IN THE NEWS
DRAFT Magazine
Friday, February 05, 2010

Ken Schmidt / Maui / Stone Kona Coffee, Macadamia, Coconut Porter named one of the Top 25 Beers of the Year!

San Diego News Network
Friday, February 05, 2010

"Since I’m a big fan of smoke flavors, I thought a chili that merged Stone Smoked Porter and  chipotle peppers would hit the spot. Borrowing heavily from Routson’s base recipe, here’s what I came up with."

Idaho Statesman
Friday, February 05, 2010

"Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale may not have been the first black IPA out there, but I believe it was the first kick-ass version to be distributed widely. Where Stone goes stylistically, other brewers follow."

Virginia Law Weekly
Thursday, February 04, 2010

"Smoky, heavy, and earthy both in smell and taste, Stone Imperial Russian Stout's flavor is characterized with hints of roast coffee beans, dark fruits, molasses, and brown sugar."

Mustang Daily
Wednesday, February 03, 2010

"That’s right, sometimes when I want a great drinking experience, I go out and get a selection of beers from Stone Brewing Co., located in Escondido, CA."

BeerAdvocate
Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Stone is named "All-Time Top Brewer" for the second year in a row.

RateBeer
Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Stone is the only brewery to be featured in the top 10 of RateBeer's "Best Brewer's In The World" for all 10 years it has run.

Ranch & Coast
Monday, February 01, 2010

"Stone Brewing Co. Voted 'Best Beer' in our San Diego's Best Restaurants Survey 2010!"

Just Grapes
Monday, February 01, 2010

"The highlight of the screening, other than the many tasty craft beers poured from the likes of Granville Island, Red Truck, R&B, Driftwood, Howe Sound, etc., was the attendance of Greg Koch, founder of Stone Brewing Co., one of California’s best and most important craft breweries."

2 Beer Guys
Saturday, January 30, 2010

"[bashah is] a beer worthy of the Stone moniker, if for nothing else than its ability to expand our expectations of how a style can be morphed into something new."

Philadelphia Weekly
Friday, January 29, 2010

"According to Professor Greg Koch of Stone Brewing, [bashah] might just be the world’s first ever commercially brewed Black Belgian Double IPA."

Food GPS
Thursday, January 28, 2010

"Greg Koch and I recently met at Stone, and we subsequently discussed the brewery's background, approach, and future."

The Hop Press
Sunday, January 24, 2010

"Stone Brewing Co.'s...Vertical Epic line of bottled beers was really one of first brewery-based initiatives that tried to educate consumers about [aging beers.]"

TheFullPint.com
Thursday, January 21, 2010

"Move over Bill and Ted, move over the guys from Dude Where’s My Car, the newest cinematic heart throbs come in the form of Greg Koch, Mitch Steele, and Steve Wagner.  Stone has just posted part one of four of their new documentary ‘Stone Skips Across The Pond.’"

The Barley Blog
Thursday, January 21, 2010

"Stone Brewing has been taking a few trips over seas lately. Part 1 of Stone Skips Across the Pond chronicles their visit to Nøgne Ø."

Jack Curtin's Liquid Diet
Thursday, January 21, 2010

"If you’ve ever seen any of the Stone video stuff, you already are pretty sure [Stone Skips Across the Pond] is going to be a professionally done piece of work and worth your  time."

The Beer Goddess.com
Wednesday, January 20, 2010

"Stone Brewery is proving, yet again, that they are in the forefront of the craft beer industry.  The third installment of their ‘Women Only’ beer classes - held at the brewery – featured eight stouts and porters and about 40 beer loving women of all ages."

Pour Thought
Tuesday, January 19, 2010

"From the start [Arrogant Bastard Ale] has a very complex taste. At first the boldness tease then beats the hell out of the palate until you submit."

My San Antonio.com
Sunday, January 17, 2010

"We now have beer from some of the best in the business, including Ska, Deschutes, Oskar Blues, Boulevard and the full line from Stone Brewing Co.”

St.Louis Today
Friday, January 15, 2010

"California's Stone Brewing Co., noted for its highly rated Russian imperial stout and a strong ale called Arrogant Bastard, has been on Missouri drinkers' wish list for more than a year."

DRAFT Magazine
Friday, February 05, 2010

Ken Schmidt / Maui / Stone Kona Coffee, Macadamia, Coconut Porter named one of the Top 25 Beers of the Year!

San Diego News Network
Friday, February 05, 2010

"Since I’m a big fan of smoke flavors, I thought a chili that merged Stone Smoked Porter and  chipotle peppers would hit the spot. Borrowing heavily from Routson’s base recipe, here’s what I came up with."

Idaho Statesman
Friday, February 05, 2010

"Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale may not have been the first black IPA out there, but I believe it was the first kick-ass version to be distributed widely. Where Stone goes stylistically, other brewers follow."

Mustang Daily
Wednesday, February 03, 2010

"That’s right, sometimes when I want a great drinking experience, I go out and get a selection of beers from Stone Brewing Co., located in Escondido, CA."

BeerAdvocate
Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Stone is named "All-Time Top Brewer" for the second year in a row.

Ranch & Coast
Monday, February 01, 2010

"Stone Brewing Co. Voted 'Best Beer' in our San Diego's Best Restaurants Survey 2010!"

The Beer Goddess.com
Wednesday, January 20, 2010

"Stone Brewery is proving, yet again, that they are in the forefront of the craft beer industry.  The third installment of their ‘Women Only’ beer classes - held at the brewery – featured eight stouts and porters and about 40 beer loving women of all ages."

Examiner
Wednesday, December 23, 2009

"Even the possibility of Stone opening up a new brewery is the best holiday present that beer has received this year. "

The San Diego Union-Tribune
Wednesday, December 23, 2009

"European beer drinkers often contact Stone, Koch said, wondering where to find their ales. Brewing in Europe would mean that Stone beers sold in London or Rome, say, would taste fresh. Economic and environmental costs of shipping would also be cut."

Washington City Paper
Wednesday, December 23, 2009

"Southern California’s Stone Brewing Co., makers of Arrogant Bastard and a panoply of big beers, announced yesterday in a web video that they are considering opening a second brewery across the Atlantic."

AVClub.com
Friday, December 04, 2009

"Stone is known for brawny beers with lots of hops and flavor, and the Ruination IPA fits the bill."

ECWeekend.com
Thursday, December 03, 2009

"If your girlfriend was to cheat on you with a beer, it would be from Stone Brewing Co. It would send you the pictures and it would laugh at you to your face when it saw you in public."

ECWeekend.com
Thursday, November 19, 2009

"Stone Brewing Co. of San Diego is where my heart truly lays. It rises to the top of the suds in the world of my favorite beers."

Postcrescent.com
Thursday, November 19, 2009

"[Stone] Vertical Epic is a grand experience that lives up to its name."

SanDiego.com
Sunday, November 15, 2009

"Translated using Stone’s notoriously unapologetic vernacular, the objective of the class was to convert fizzy yellow beer drinkers to the ranks of “worthy” craft brew fans."

TheLedger.com
Thursday, November 12, 2009

"Stone Vertical Epic 09.09.09, the lastest in a series of special release beers from Stone Brewing Co., is designed to spend a couple of years in your beer cellar."

The San Diego Union-Tribune
Thursday, November 05, 2009

"Congrats, San Diego. You're the new beer capital of the U.S. (as far as Men's Journal is concerned). This calls for a party: San Diego Beer Week.

Kicking off Nov. 6, the 10-day countywide celebration makes for a timely opportunity to present our ongoing series of videos profiling local breweries."

NBCSanDiego.com
Thursday, November 05, 2009

"Beer drinkers and non-beer drinkers unite, San Diego Beer Week hosts a week you don’t want to miss."
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Saturday, October 31, 2009

"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."

Examiner.com
Thursday, October 29, 2009

"Why just fantasize about sipping fresh Kona coffee while cutting open a ripe coconut to munch on when you can do all the above in one amazing new beer?"

SceneNewspaper.com
Friday, October 16, 2009

"...Greg Koch is one of the superheros of the American craft beer industry, and in that role he recently struck a resounding blow for truth and justice by proving once and for all that beer has more breadth, depth and character in food pairings than Johnny-one-note wine"

MassLive.com
Thursday, October 15, 2009

"Maybe it's (my favorite beer) because I can identify so well with its name, but more likely it's the fact that Arrogant Bastard Ale is just one tasty beer. It is rich and complex, yet it delivers its pallet-punching flavor in a deviously unassuming way."

Modern Brewery Age
Thursday, October 15, 2009

"Stone has built its reputation by screwing with people's heads, and their newest [BrewDog/Cambridge/Stone Juxtaposition Black Pilsner] beer continues that tradition."

The San Diego Union-Tribune
Wednesday, October 14, 2009

"So, how good is Aloha Plenty? Good enough to justify the high prices (we paid $6.99 for 12 ounces) and the hype? Oh, yes. This is the liquid equivalent of moonrise over Diamond Head."

Examiner.com
Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens sets the bar high for local brewpubs...In addition to taking a brewery tour and tasting outstanding beers, patrons can enjoy a delectable menu of organic, local food. Stone Brewing World Bistro proudly adheres to the highest standards of sustainable, fresh food items.

The Northern Light
Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Part of my generosity with my rating of “OAKED Arrogant Bastard” (four stars rather than three) has simply to do with the ale being arrogant enough to live up to its own name.

Nola.com
Monday, October 12, 2009

The readers of Beer Advocate magazine, the bible of American beer geeks, named Stone Brewing Co. the “All-Time Top Brewery on Planet Earth.” Louisiana, however, was one corner of the globe where you couldn’t buy a glass of hoppy, full-flavored Stone beer. All that changes next week when the California brewery storms into the city with three days of parties.

Men's Journal
Thursday, October 01, 2009

Stone Levitation Ale Named "Best Ale":

It has a deep amber body, roasted malt flavors reminiscent of the finest English ales, and the sturdy dose of hops you'd expect from a leader of the West Coast's "extreme beer" movement. The result is the tastiest session ale we've had this year.

San Diego Named "Best Beer Town in the US":

“San Diego isn’t just surfing and LaDanian Tomlinson anymore—it’s the new beer capital of the U.S. Stone (maker of our number one ale) exemplifies the local approach, with aggressively hopped but completely drinkable brews."

The TMR Zoo
Thursday, October 01, 2009

"Once again Stone Brewing Company knocks it out of the park with another world class addition to the Vertical Epic series."

Examiner.com
Monday, September 28, 2009

"[Ken Schmidt/Maui/Stone Kona Coffee, Macadamia, Coconut Porter] demonstrates what amazing things can happen when craft brewers work together."

Denver Westword
Wednesday, September 23, 2009

WW: What should people know about your brewery?
GK: Everything. We don't bother engaging in activities that aren't worth knowing about. Between our range of beer styles, our award-winning architecture, our acre of gardens, the fact that our brewery tour is one of the top tourist destinations in our region, our eclectic organic and free-range menu at the Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens, our blogging and online videos (including the IAmACraftBrewer.com vids), the 32 beers on tap at our restaurant, our wide array of special events, the large set of solar panels on the roof of our brewery, our charitable activities, or our incredible team of fascinatingly diverse employees, it's hard to pick any one thing. We are that good.

North County Times
Saturday, September 19, 2009

"Extraordinary growth has become ordinary for Stone Brewing Co. The 13-year-old company keeps outgrowing its surroundings like a teenager outgrowing his clothes."

San Diego Business Journal
Monday, September 07, 2009

"...when asked the reason behind Stone's recent expansion, marked by the purchase of a $6.2 million, 60,000-square-foot warehouse for distribution, [Greg Koch] said it was because sales of craft brews, including his, are increasing while sales of mainstream beers are declining."

TheFullPint.com
Thursday, September 03, 2009

"[Stone 09.09.09 Vertical Epic Ale is] a very luxurious beer, that gets even better as it warms up...this beer just might be destined for greatness with a bit of age on it."

Nola.com
Thursday, September 03, 2009

"For the Las Vegas show, the Top Chef production crew came back for more Stone beer. The well-regarded brewery never pays for product placement, but given its Southern California location it has many fans in Hollywood. Stone beer has been featured in shows such as Weeds, West Wing and the movie Old School."

Examiner.com
Wednesday, September 02, 2009

"[With Stone 09.09.09 Vertical Epic Ale] Stone Brewing Company continues to demonstrate that they are masters of complex beers and tastes..."

LA Magazine
Wednesday, September 02, 2009

"All in all, [Stone 13th Anniversary Celebration and Invitational Beer Festival] was a refreshing look at the beverage industry-a business usually full of big corporations with bitter rivalries battling for market control. Not here. Not these guys."

Examiner.com
Monday, August 24, 2009

"The guys at Stone brewing know how to throw a birthday party. And perhaps even better, they know how to get other brewers to bring their newest and best brews to the party."

North County Times
Wednesday, August 19, 2009

"Stone Brewing Co. keeps powering its way through the recession with more growth."

Mutineer Magazine
Saturday, August 01, 2009

"This year's Stone 13th Anniversary Ale...is double dry-hopped, giving it a slap-your-mama hop bitterness."

Time Out New York
Thursday, July 30, 2009

"Now [Stone] is turning 13. Unlike many of us, who ushered in that awkward age with cracking vocal cords and hair sprouting in funny places, Stone is marking its adolescence gracefully with the limited release of an exceptional beer."

The San Diego Union-Tribune
Wednesday, July 29, 2009

"Hops make a potent statement here...but the malts hold their own. 13th is big, balanced and beautiful."

DigitalCity.com
Tuesday, July 28, 2009

"My brother always said character was what made someone into a legend...that phrase could easily be applied to Stone."

The Bachelor Guy
Wednesday, July 15, 2009

"You gotta love the California-based Stone Brewing Company. They're out of control, push the envelope, crazy-ass dudes...and they make some of the finest ales on the planet."

Examiner.com
Monday, July 13, 2009

"...if you are a hophead like me, you'll absolutely love [Stone 13th Anniversary Ale]. This has to be one of the tastiest hop driven beers that I've ever had."

Fangoria.com
Saturday, July 11, 2009

"First off, there's Stone's logo: It's a bad-ass-looking gargoyle sporting a sinister underbite and usually holding a mug of beer-and it would make for a hell of a tattoo. Secondly, and more importantly, Stone makes EXTREME brews for extreme beer fans."

TheFullPint.com
Friday, July 03, 2009

"I give [Arrogant Bastard Ale] extra credit for hooking me on Stone."

Beer in Baltimore
Thursday, July 02, 2009

"[Stone 13th Anniversary Ale is] a big, powerful beer but surprisingly balanced...Even the label is sexy. Really, everything about this brew is sexy."

Dining Out Magazine
Thursday, July 02, 2009

"Of all the breweries in San Diego, it's safe to say that Stone has gained the most national recognition-not just for their roster of distinguished beers, but also for their approach to the business."

Examiner.com
Thursday, July 02, 2009

"Thousands of pages of print media have been dedicated to the craft beer experience over the past two decades, but few of them have come close to capturing the true spirit of the American craft brewing industry like ['I Am A Craft Brewer']..."

Los Angeles Times
Wednesday, July 01, 2009

"On July 19, Stone Brewing is hosting its third annual Sour Fest in Escondido. Newly installed beverage coordinator Bill Sysak has visited Belgium 30 times and promises the selection will be 'decadent, more extreme' than previous years, with close to 50 kegs, plus plenty of bottled lambics."

The Pittsburgh Tribune
Tuesday, June 30, 2009

"'As more and more craft breweries have opened around the country, brewers have continued to make great craft brews as they refine and improve the craft,' says Greg Koch, president and co-founder of Stone Brewing Co. of North County San Diego, Calif. 'And just like rock 'n' roll, the craft beer industry has grown up and matured by introducing new sub-genres.'"

Examiner.com
Monday, June 29, 2009

"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."

The TMR Zoo
Monday, June 29, 2009

"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..."

TMR Zoo
Sunday, June 28, 2009

"Over the past ten to fifteen years a lot of brewers have released “Anniversary” brews. Some are uninspiring, simply a hopped up version of their regular offerings. Others simply add a random ingredient in an attempt to be funky or unique. There are other brewers that celebrate their Anniversaries by giving us the consumer and their fans a beer unique to that year. No one does this better that Stone Brewing Company."

TheFullPint.com
Friday, June 26, 2009
"[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."
The Beer Spot
Friday, June 19, 2009
"...[Stone 13th Anniversary Ale] is definitely the best Anniversary beer that Stone has put out since Stone 10th Anniversary Ale...very much recommended."
Examiner.com
Sunday, June 14, 2009

"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."

austin360.com
Saturday, June 13, 2009
"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.'"
Ale Street News Online
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
"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."
Food & Wine
Monday, June 01, 2009

"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."

TheFullPint.com
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
"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..."
Beer Magazine
Friday, May 01, 2009
"(Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale)...is a crazy twist on an IPA style with dark roasted malts that is really impressive..."
Vail Daily
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
"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!"
TheTriangle.org
Friday, April 24, 2009
"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."
Modern Brewery Age
Friday, April 24, 2009

"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."

Examiner.com
Saturday, April 11, 2009

"(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..."

Downtown News
Wednesday, April 01, 2009

"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."

Examiner.com
Wednesday, March 25, 2009

"(Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine) is another wonderful accomplishment from the people at Stone Brewing Co. Although it is quite hoppy, the maltiness is a strong supporting character that blends perfectly with the hops."

San Diego Daily Transcript
Wednesday, March 11, 2009

"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."

Happy Hour Magazine
Monday, March 09, 2009

"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."

TheCowl.com
Thursday, March 05, 2009

"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."

San Diego Daily Transcript
Wednesday, February 25, 2009

"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."

Slashfood.com
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
"...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."
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Wednesday, January 21, 2009

"Is Escondido's Stone Brewing the world's best Brewery? Yes say the readers of BeerAdvocate magazine..."

San Diego Daily Transcript
Wednesday, December 31, 2008

"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."

BeerAdvocate Magazine
Monday, December 01, 2008

"Stone Brewing named by BeerAdvocate Magazine as the ‘All-Time Top Brewery on Planet Earth. The most popular and highest-rated brewery...ever.'"

BREW YOUR OWN Magazine
Monday, December 01, 2008
"Stone Brewing shares tips, techniques & recipes for big, aggressive beers."
North County Times
Friday, November 14, 2008
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.
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Thursday, October 16, 2008
"Stone Brewing Company has the food, the fun, and of course, the beer for a great time."
Celebrator Beer News
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
"Overall, [Stone's 12th Anniversary Celebration] was a winner."
The Tartan - Carnegie Mellon's Student Newspaper Since 1906
Monday, September 29, 2008
"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?"
TheFullPint.com
Monday, August 18, 2008
"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."
The Republican
Wednesday, August 06, 2008

"As a craft beer fan, I often ask a similar question of my beers: 'Why were you not made by Stone Brewing?' "

The San Diego Union-Tribune
Saturday, August 02, 2008

"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...."

San Diego Reader
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
"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."
San Diego Business Journal
Monday, July 14, 2008
"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."
Forbes.com
Tuesday, July 01, 2008

"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

Newsweek
Monday, May 19, 2008

"There may be a budding food crisis afoot in the land, but at least there's still beer—and a growing amount of small-batch "craft" beer, according to the U.S. Brewer's Association, the trade association for America's favorite foamy beverage. The food crunch has hit the beer business; rising costs have made quality ingredients harder to come by. And last spring Oregon Reps. Peter DeFazio and Greg Walden founded the first ever House Small Brewers Caucus, a bipartisan group dedicated to keeping watch over the interests of the microbrewery industry on Capitol Hill."

Newsweek
Monday, May 19, 2008
"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.)"
TheFullPint.com
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
"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."
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Wednesday, April 16, 2008

"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."

Milford Daily News
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
"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."
The Publican
Friday, March 07, 2008
"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."
North County Times
Friday, February 08, 2008

"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."

The San Diego Union-Tribune
Friday, February 01, 2008

"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."

San Diego Daily Transcript
Thursday, January 31, 2008

"Greg Koch brews and sells beer. He doesn't advertise though--and he doesn't care if you don't like his beer. He knows that only 3 percent of the world likes specialty beer, and he wants that 3 percent to enjoy his brews at Stone Brewing Co."

North County Times
Sunday, December 16, 2007

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

The San Diego Union-Tribune
Wednesday, October 31, 2007

"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."

North County Times
Friday, October 19, 2007

"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."

Santa Barbara Independent
Friday, September 21, 2007
"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.' "
The Man Room
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
"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."
Contra Costa Times
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
"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."
Washington Post
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
"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?"
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Monday, June 11, 2007

"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."

San Diego Magazine
Tuesday, May 01, 2007

"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."

Serving Magazine
Thursday, March 01, 2007
"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."
Celebrator Beer News
Thursday, February 01, 2007
"Stone's philosophy on food mirrors its philosophy on beer: quality and honesty."
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Saturday, January 06, 2007

"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."

Serving Magazine
Monday, January 01, 2007
"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."
Voice Of San Diego
Friday, December 08, 2006
"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."
Los Angeles Times
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
"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."
Dayton Daily News
Thursday, November 30, 2006
"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."
BizSanDiego Magazine
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
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."
The Daily Transcript
Monday, November 06, 2006
"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."
North County Times
Thursday, September 14, 2006
"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."
Today's Local News
Wednesday, September 13, 2006

"Stone Brewing Company celebrates 10 years"

San Diego Magazine
Thursday, September 07, 2006
"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."
San Diego Business Journal
Monday, August 14, 2006
Vying for the Label 'America's Beer Capital'
Zymurgy Magazine
Saturday, July 01, 2006
Stone Turns 10: "Up to now, the only recipes Stone has ever published have been for its Vertical Epic Ale series."
BeerAdvocate.com
Thursday, May 04, 2006
"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."
SanDiego.com
Tuesday, May 02, 2006

"Stone Brewing in Escondido, one of the top brewers in the world."

Today's Local News
Sunday, April 23, 2006

"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."

VinoCritic.com
Thursday, April 20, 2006

[Stone Imperial Russian Stout] is a 5 star brew. Bravo, gentlemen!

Long Beach Union
Monday, March 27, 2006

"Arrogant Bastards: Stone Brewery Brewest The Best Beer In The World...And They Know It"

North County Times
Sunday, March 05, 2006

"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."

North County Times
Sunday, March 05, 2006
"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."
The Chicagoist
Friday, March 03, 2006

"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."

The Record
Wednesday, February 22, 2006

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.

The San Diego Union-Tribune
Tuesday, February 14, 2006

"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."

New York Times
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
"[Stone Brewing is] one of my favorite American brewers."
Patterson's Beverage Journal
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
"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."
USA Today: 'Extreme' brewers pour it on
Friday, August 05, 2005
"Stone Brewing Co. is pouring on the creativity in the world of beers."
Bon Appetit: America's New Beer Frontier
Monday, August 01, 2005

"Not for the faint of heart, [Stone's] bold brews have a strong and fast-growing fan base"

Zymurgy Magazine
Friday, July 15, 2005
"This year's top vote getter is Stone Brewing."
CNN/Money: Top 50: Best brewers ranked
Thursday, June 30, 2005
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...
RateBeer Best: Summer 2005
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
The internet's largest beer-rating website "RateBeer.com" names Stone Brewing the third best brewer in the world!
San Diego Daily Transcript
Friday, April 29, 2005
Stone Brewing keeps growing on its own terms
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Wednesday, April 27, 2005

Stone will kick off a three-day charity fundraiser, asking its fans to help build a 14-foot-high stone wall that will run through the new restaurant and beer garden

North County Times
Friday, April 01, 2005
Stone Brewing Co.'s new brewery will do more than make beers: it will give patrons the surroundings to enjoy them.
Today's Local News
Saturday, March 26, 2005
Brewing Beers the Stone Way
BeerAdvocate.com
Wednesday, March 09, 2005
"[Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine is] an aggressive, yet, oddly, very drinkable beer. Complex, balanced, and totally off its rocker."
Malt Advocate Magazine
Saturday, January 01, 2005
"When we find a brewery whose entire line of beers are so good that several of their beers make it to our "short list" for Beer of the Year, we feel compelled to honor the entire brewery. Stone Brewing --- Malt Advocate Magazine's 2004 Brewery of the Year."
Anchorage Press
Thursday, August 26, 2004
"Stone Brewing has a right to be arrogant."
North County Times
Tuesday, August 24, 2004
"Beer fans descend to swamp Stone party"
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Friday, August 13, 2004

"A few well-known folks were looking and feeling blue yesterday, but actually were quite happy, and so were three charitable organizations."

North County Times
Sunday, June 27, 2004
"Stone Brewing Co.'s recently announced move...is good news for Escondido, but perhaps even better news for the North County region as a whole."
North County Times
Thursday, June 24, 2004
"Stone Brewing announced Monday that it will spend nearly $10 million to build a new brewery and tasting room."
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Tuesday, June 22, 2004

"Stone plans $10 million brewery in Escondido."

New York Times
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
"The Stone [IPA]...is focused and fresh, with intriguing aromas and flavors."
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Wednesday, April 14, 2004

"Stone Brewing thrives after rocky start"

The San Diego Union-Tribune
Sunday, February 01, 2004

"Even in the snootiest beer circles, San Diego is becoming known for its inventive beer culture...."

Star-Telegram
Wednesday, January 21, 2004
"C'mon, get hoppy with India Pale Ale"
San Diego Business Journal
Friday, January 02, 2004
"The growth spurt that has given Stone Brewing national attention is about to make the company too big for its San Marcos business park."
RateBeer.com
Thursday, January 01, 2004

The internet's largest beer-rating website "RateBeer.com" again names Stone Brewing "America's Best Brewer" for the FOURTH time running!

North County Times
Tuesday, December 30, 2003
"Stone Brewing Boosting Production"
San Diego Business Journal
Monday, December 15, 2003
"Stone Brewing Brews Up Big Biz in North County"
Inc. 500
Saturday, November 01, 2003

Stone Brewing makes the INC 500 list of America's fastest growing companies for the second year in a row.

North County Times
Saturday, August 30, 2003
"Stone Brewing plans move to larger facility"
Boulder Weekly
Friday, August 29, 2003
"Let there be no doubt, conceit can be a very attractive thing, and this bottled arrogance tastes as sweet as sin on Sunday."
BeerAdvocate.com
Wednesday, July 02, 2003
BeerAdvocate.com announces its first annual "Best of BeerAdvocate.com" and gives Stone Brewing top honors
Los Angeles Times
Wednesday, June 25, 2003

"Cheers For The Bitter Brew"

Democratic & Chronicle
Tuesday, June 03, 2003

"This Ale's An Arrogant Bastard"

RateBeer.com
Sunday, June 01, 2003

The internet's largest beer-rating website "RateBeer.com" again names Stone Brewing "America's Best Brewer" for the third time running!

Austin American Statesman
Wednesday, May 21, 2003
"A Head-To-Head Look At Beers That Refresh."
San Diego Business Journal
Monday, December 02, 2002
Stone was recently ranked on Inc. Magazine's 500 Fastest Growing Companies list...
Beverage Business Magazine
Friday, November 01, 2002
"As bold as his company's beers, Greg Koch is one colorful character in the craft brewing industry."
RateBeer.com
Friday, November 01, 2002
The internet's largest beer-rating website "RateBeer.com" again names Stone Brewing "America's Best Brewer"
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Wednesday, July 03, 2002
Peter Rowe talks about Stone Ruination IPA
Bristol Farms
Monday, March 18, 2002
From the Bristol Farms Newsletter
RateBeer.com
Friday, February 22, 2002
Then there's the RateBeer.com interview
Arizona Republic
Wednesday, February 20, 2002
"The phrase "cult following" gets thrown around a little too freely, but in this case it's entirely appropriate."
Anchorage Press
Thursday, January 31, 2002
"Like Tasteless Yellow Whizz? Then Arrogant Bastard's Not Your Beer."
All About Beer Magazine
Saturday, September 01, 2001
Brewers Who March To A Different Beat
AlcoholReviews.com
Tuesday, October 31, 2000
Ahhh, more accolades from informed journalists! What a compliment to the good taste of the author of this article!
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Wednesday, September 01, 1999
Read Part 1 and Part 2 of the 9.1.99 feature article on Stone Brewing
PART 1:
Stone's rudely named brew causing quite a brouhaha
PART 2: Tempt your taste buds and discover the difference

RateBeer
Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Stone is the only brewery to be featured in the top 10 of RateBeer's "Best Brewer's In The World" for all 10 years it has run.

Just Grapes
Monday, February 01, 2010

"The highlight of the screening, other than the many tasty craft beers poured from the likes of Granville Island, Red Truck, R&B, Driftwood, Howe Sound, etc., was the attendance of Greg Koch, founder of Stone Brewing Co., one of California’s best and most important craft breweries."

2 Beer Guys
Saturday, January 30, 2010

"[bashah is] a beer worthy of the Stone moniker, if for nothing else than its ability to expand our expectations of how a style can be morphed into something new."

Food GPS
Thursday, January 28, 2010

"Greg Koch and I recently met at Stone, and we subsequently discussed the brewery's background, approach, and future."

TheFullPint.com
Thursday, January 21, 2010

"Move over Bill and Ted, move over the guys from Dude Where’s My Car, the newest cinematic heart throbs come in the form of Greg Koch, Mitch Steele, and Steve Wagner.  Stone has just posted part one of four of their new documentary ‘Stone Skips Across The Pond.’"

The Barley Blog
Thursday, January 21, 2010

"Stone Brewing has been taking a few trips over seas lately. Part 1 of Stone Skips Across the Pond chronicles their visit to Nøgne Ø."

Jack Curtin's Liquid Diet
Thursday, January 21, 2010

"If you’ve ever seen any of the Stone video stuff, you already are pretty sure [Stone Skips Across the Pond] is going to be a professionally done piece of work and worth your  time."

Pour Thought
Tuesday, January 19, 2010

"From the start [Arrogant Bastard Ale] has a very complex taste. At first the boldness tease then beats the hell out of the palate until you submit."

HopZine
Tuesday, January 12, 2010

"We’re not saying that Stone and BrewDog can’t do no wrong but they do seem to hit the bullseye more than often!"

Washington City Paper
Friday, January 08, 2010

"Stone Brewing Company announced plans to consider opening a brewery in Europe, revolutionizing the idea of what Ameircan craft or micro-breweries can and cannot do."

Pete Brown's Beer Blog
Tuesday, December 22, 2009

"Stone - whose beers include Arrogant Bastard and Ruination IPA - are constantly receiving requests to get more of their beers sold in Europe, and have decided the best way to do this - to ensure delivery of fresh, quality beer - is to open a brewery on this side of the pond."

TheBarleyBlog.com
Wednesday, December 02, 2009

"It's [Arrogant Bastard] one of my favorite brews. Its in-your-face nature is something that I keep coming back to again and again."

Jack Curtin's Liquid Diet
Friday, October 23, 2009

"And now I’ve learned that there has been an epic, three-year-long battle going on in this continuing struggle. From an email news release just received from Stone Brewing Co..."

Epic Bread
Tuesday, October 20, 2009

"Like everything at Stone Brewery, their quarterly Fresh Dinner event is absolutely epic." 

Beer & Nosh
Tuesday, October 20, 2009

"...Stone brews have always struck me as consistent, clear in vision, and aggressive on the palate – just as they were brewed to be."

Pencil & Spoon
Monday, October 19, 2009

"I’ll happily go all out and say that [bashah] is one of the best beers I’ve had this year."

Ruination Press
Sunday, October 18, 2009

"Overall, [BrewDog/Cambridge/Stone Juxtaposition Black Pilsner] was just flat out fantastic."

Jack Curtin's Liquid Diet
Saturday, October 17, 2009

"[Ken Schmidt/Maui/Stone Kona Coffee, Macadamia, Coconut Porter] was one of the better beer moments I’ve experience all year."

Omnivoracious
Thursday, October 08, 2009

"Like the beer, both books also have a darkness to them that adds to their allure. And, when you finish them, as when you finish the ale, you feel like you've just experienced something classic. Major kudos to Stone for an amazing beer."

ChrisCantore.com
Wednesday, September 23, 2009

"Stone Brewing Co.’s NEW/limited release brew “aloha plenty,” or the Ken Schmidt - Maui/Stone - Kona Coffee, Macadamia, and Coconut Porter, is a big deal."

Virginia Law Weekly
Thursday, February 04, 2010

"Smoky, heavy, and earthy both in smell and taste, Stone Imperial Russian Stout's flavor is characterized with hints of roast coffee beans, dark fruits, molasses, and brown sugar."

Philadelphia Weekly
Friday, January 29, 2010

"According to Professor Greg Koch of Stone Brewing, [bashah] might just be the world’s first ever commercially brewed Black Belgian Double IPA."

The Hop Press
Sunday, January 24, 2010

"Stone Brewing Co.'s...Vertical Epic line of bottled beers was really one of first brewery-based initiatives that tried to educate consumers about [aging beers.]"

My San Antonio.com
Sunday, January 17, 2010

"We now have beer from some of the best in the business, including Ska, Deschutes, Oskar Blues, Boulevard and the full line from Stone Brewing Co.”

St.Louis Today
Friday, January 15, 2010

"California's Stone Brewing Co., noted for its highly rated Russian imperial stout and a strong ale called Arrogant Bastard, has been on Missouri drinkers' wish list for more than a year."

MassLive
Thursday, December 31, 2009

"Stone Brewing of California, may be dipping its toes into the European market."

Examiner.com
Monday, December 28, 2009

"Stone Brewing Co. also had multiple collaborations with various companies and it turns out home brewers have been doing the same and will continue to do so into 2010."

Houston Chronicle
Wednesday, December 16, 2009

"With an elegant restaurant, hospitality room and bar and a beautifully landscaped outdoor area that often hosts movie nights and other events, Stone is, as our bartender put it, “beer mecca.” The grounds rival any winery in Napa Valley."

ChainLeader.com
Tuesday, December 01, 2009

"...locally produced wine and beer is the fifth hottest trend on restaurant menus in 2010"

TheFatherLife.com
Tuesday, December 01, 2009

"Arrogant Bastard Ale...my favorite beer."

The San Diego Union-Tribune
Wednesday, November 25, 2009

"Escondido-based Stone Brewing Co. recently designed beer lists for BICE, the new Italian restaurant in the Gaslamp Quarter; the dining room at the Madera Bolf & Country Club in the Central Valley; and the Charlie Palmer restaurant chain."

San Diego Reader
Tuesday, November 24, 2009

"...Stone Brewing Co. in Escondido, hosted the third annual Stone Sour Fest on July 19. More than 600 guests attended to taste the 90 beers..."

ColoradoDaily.com
Monday, November 23, 2009

"Beer Clothing Co...will feature apparel, gear and accessories from a number of craft breweries from around the United States."

The Bowdoin Orient
Friday, November 06, 2009

"Ruination IPA is delicious to drink, but good luck appreciating other flavors afterwards. Allow this Double IPA to ruin your palate for anything else that claims to be 'beer'"

Daily Camera
Thursday, November 05, 2009

"'We should do a pub crawl,' my wife suggested -- after we learned that our flight from Denver International Airport was delayed two hours. My wife has come up with some great ideas over the years, but this was one of her best."

 

Nothing Weak or Short about Beer Week
Thursday, November 05, 2009

"It’s called 'San Diego Beer Week,' but this countywide celebration is actually a super-sized 10 days."

Nation's Restaurant News
Tuesday, November 03, 2009

"Bradley Boyle, owner of Salt Gastro pub in Stanhope, N.J., said he has seen his customers pairing higher-end beer with the food instead of wine."

News-Record.com
Wednesday, October 28, 2009

"...try out the Stone Smoked Porter. The brewers there have an ego, and it's rightly deserved."

The Bowdoin Orient
Friday, October 23, 2009

"Stone Brewing Co. of San Diego makes some of the best and hoppiest beer on the planet."

DCist.com
Friday, October 23, 2009

"The Vertical Epic is an annual limited release ale intended to age for approximately ten years. That is when Stone estimates that it will reach its peak. (Stone has been doing this since 2002, and you can track their check-in tastings on each of the beers.)"

DigitalCity.com
Tuesday, October 20, 2009

...with powerhouse craft brewer Stone Brewing Co. just 30 minutes outside the city limits, America's Finest City (seriously -- that's actually their nickname) has a lot of pull with the brewing community."

SanDiego.com
Tuesday, October 20, 2009

"The results are in: Beer is better than wine. At least that’s how the voting went at the third annual Beer vs. Wine dinner held recently at Rancho Bernardo Inn."

Free Times
Tuesday, October 13, 2009

"Levitation is a milder version of American pale or amber ale, and its lower bittering and ABV make it very sessionable. Stone has impeccable craft brewing credentials, and its Levitation shows it."

DRAFT Magazine
Thursday, October 01, 2009

"Arrogant Bastard is the point of no return. Maybe it’s the beer’s bad-boy demeanor, or maybe it’s the West Coast hop action, but we see this American strong ale everywhere and, despite its attitude, people love it. So do we."

Departures
Thursday, October 01, 2009

"'All-Time Top Brewery on Planet Earth.' This was the title recently bestowed by BeerAdvocate Magazine upon Stone Brewing Company - an irreverent San Diego brewery with big dreams. Stone is just one of over 30 craft breweries in this city that is fast becoming the Napa of beer."

Nola.com
Tuesday, September 29, 2009

"Finally, from October 20-22, the Avenue Pub celebrates the local arrival of California-made Stone beer with a non-stop 72-hour party.'This is the biggest beer thing that has happened in the state of Louisiana,' said bar owner Polly Watts, 'so long term it will change the face of craft beer in the city.'"

The San Diego Union-Tribune
Tuesday, September 29, 2009

"San Diego's rise to hop-and-malt prominence began 20 years ago, with the founding of the area's oldest surviving brewery, Karl Strauss. Later arrivals, notably Stone and AleSmith, cultivated an anything-goes attitude that reflects the freewheeling Southern California culture."

San Diego Business Journal
Monday, September 21, 2009

Stone Brewing Co. places 19th on San Diego Business Journal's 2009 list of Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies

Washington City Paper
Wednesday, September 09, 2009

"I want my burger juicy in the middle and charred on the outside, and I want a Stone Smoked Porter to go with it. Its bittersweet chocolate flavors give it a hefty body, while a dose of smoked malt puts grill marks on your pint glass."

Philadelphia Daily News
Friday, September 04, 2009

"In the United States, we can satisfy ourselves with luscious, full-flavored American-style IPAs that are close to the original. Spiced with ample amounts of aromatic hops, American IPA from the likes of Stone Brewing and Dogfish Head is now one of the most popular styles you'll find in the craft-beer aisle."

Examiner.com
Wednesday, August 26, 2009

"Dark beer lovers will be pleased to find Stone's Imperial Russian Stout; but watch out if you've never tried it before. It makes Guinness look like Bud Light and double espresso taste like a vanilla Frappucino."

Biscayne Times
Monday, August 10, 2009

"Of all the beers guzzled--I mean, sampled--for this tasting, the hands-down favorite was Stone Brewing Co.'s Arrogant Bastard Ale. 'Luscious' describes it quite nicely, bursting with nutty, toffee-like aromas and a complex array of flavors..."

DRAFT Magazine
Wednesday, August 05, 2009

"'Twitter isn't a promotional gimmick or a sneaky way to conduct marketing research,' says Matthew Steele, who operates the @StoneBrewingCo Twitter account. 'It's a way to talk to our fans and connect personally.'"

The Skinny
Monday, July 06, 2009

"Asked if they (BrewDog) were inspired by any UK beers, Martin plainly says 'no'; rather it was the potent, complex beers of Belgium and experimental US microbreweries like Dogfish Head and Stone Brewery in California which provided their role models."

San Diego CityBeat
Wednesday, July 01, 2009

"An increasing number of bar and restaurant owners will go out of their way to support smaller brewers...[and] small brewers reward that loyalty. Stone Brewing CEO Greg Koch, for instance, personally delivered a keg of vanilla porter to the Downtown bistro Neighborhood on Friday afternoon..."

San Diego Magazine
Wednesday, July 01, 2009

"Winding down the walkway to Stone Brewery's eatery in Escondido, you may feel as if you're entering Batman's lair. With firelight bouncing off the large stone tables and a glass wall displaying towers of fermenting hops, the site is both impressive and inviting."

Los Angeles Times
Wednesday, July 01, 2009

"On July 19, Stone Brewing is hosting its third annual Sour Fest in Escondido. Newly installed beverage coordinator Bill Sysak has visited Belgium 30 times and promises the selection will be 'decadent, more extreme' than previous years, with close to 50 kegs, plus plenty of bottled lambics."

Pinehurst
Wednesday, July 01, 2009

"Stone Brewing Co. in San Diego, CA, is the brainchild of OAKED Arrogant Bastard Ale...consumers are lining up to buy this beer."

The Pittsburgh Tribune
Tuesday, June 30, 2009

"'As more and more craft breweries have opened around the country, brewers have continued to make great craft brews as they refine and improve the craft,' says Greg Koch, president and co-founder of Stone Brewing Co. of North County San Diego, Calif. 'And just like rock 'n' roll, the craft beer industry has grown up and matured by introducing new sub-genres.'"

Mission Times Courier
Friday, June 26, 2009

"Many thanks to both Stone Brewery and Pal Joey?s for helping make SpringFest the terrific community event that it is."

tmrzoo.com
Sunday, June 21, 2009
"What can I say, Stone does it again. [Stone Cali-Belgique] is a huge American IPA with Belgian yeast...The spiciness of the Belgian yeast playing off of the Chinook hops makes this a very interesting summer sipper."
Philadelphia Daily News
Friday, June 19, 2009
"One of the original one-off series comes from Stone Brewing in Escondido, Calif., which produces the wildly popular Vertical Epic Ale."
The Marketing Intern
Sunday, June 07, 2009
"...Greg Koch and Stone have been thought leaders since the brewery's inception. Stone has long been the definitive counterpoint to the mainstream American conception of beer, and has sought to expand the dark, delicious underbelly of American beer culture..."
Savannah Morning News
Monday, June 01, 2009
"This California brewery has gained a strong reputation among craft-beer aficionados, and [Stone Levitation Ale] is a perfect example why."
Examiner.com
Sunday, May 24, 2009
"I also had the Arrogant Bastard (Stone Brewing) which was hoppy and robust, with piney-tasting hops leading the way for a toasty caramel follow-up."
Mutineer Magazine
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
"Stone Brewing's Arrogant Bastard Ale...is now America's number one selling 22oz beer"
San Diego News Network (sdnn.com)
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
"This double IPA (Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous) may pour black into a pint glass, but perfumey hops explode on the palate into colorful, floral flavors."
North County Times
Saturday, May 16, 2009
"The camaraderie in San Diego County goes beyond what's normal in the industry...When Stone moved into the glitzy new brewery-restaurant in 2006, it left its former facilities in San Marcos to Port Brewing Co., which had been brewing at its Pizza Port restaurant in Solana Beach. The more common practice is to dismantle a brewery and sell off its equipment piecemeal in order to hinder competitors..."
VoiceOfSanDiego.org
Friday, May 15, 2009
"Some people might think Stone is a competitor of mine, but they're not. Stone is my distributor and, as (Stone Brewing Co. CEO) Greg Koch so eloquently put it, 'We're compatriots, we're not competitors.'"
Dallas Observer - Hophead Blog
Thursday, May 14, 2009
"Stone makes some damn fine beers--their IPA is one of my favorites--and Arrogant Bastard is no exception. Seeing it poured from a tap was a memorable moment indeed..."
North County Times
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
"Arriving in Boston a few days early for the annual Craft Brewers Conference last month, Escondido brewer Greg Koch put out a "tweet," a short message on Twitter, to say that he was heading to a favorite pub that night. Several fans of his Stone-brand beers saw the tweet and showed up for beers..."
About.com
Sunday, May 10, 2009
"...Stone Brewing Company in Escondido has built a rock-solid reputation with its lineup of hearty brews. The brewery was started in 1996 by beer lovers Steve Wagner and Greg Koch and has evolved into one of San Diego's leading beer producers."
LA Times Blog - The Daily Dish
Thursday, May 07, 2009
"Devotees who can make it down to Escondido...can purchase growler fills of special craft beers and enjoy 32 Southern California beers on tap at the Stone World Bistro & Gardens."
TheLedger.com
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
"Stone Brewing Co. out of San Diego has one of the better, and milder, takes on smoked beer with its Stone Smoked Porter."
Beer Magazine
Friday, May 01, 2009
"I made the first one (glass tap handle) and showed it to a few coworkers at Stone...everyone thought it was a good idea so I started making more..."
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
"...he (Chuao Chocolate's Chef Antonorsi) paired the second course, a hot chocolate bisque based on chicken stock, with Koch's Arrogant Bastard Ale. Served in individual mini-tureens topped with fingers of 'mint cloud' (a frosty foam), the soup provoked cries of wonder and delight."
The MetroWest Daily News
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
"(Greg Koch) said big brewers have all the money and advertising, but craft brewers have something more important: 'We get to make really great beer,' he said. 'They have to make fizzy yellow beers. We get to be creative. They have to be creative with their commercials. We can double our capacity by growing organically. They have to buy up their competitors.'"
GoUpstate.com - Hoppy Hour
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
"Stone's 2009 Imperial Russian Stout is a limited release seasonal brew that is getting very high marks for this year's release. I had a sample over the weekend and was quite impressed with this dark, silky smooth brew."
Philadelphia Daily News
Friday, April 10, 2009
"The documentary features some of the biggest names in small brewing, including Sam Calagione of Dogfish Head in Delaware, Greg Koch of Stone Brewing in California, and Jim Koch of Boston Beer. These are people who revolutionized beer around the world, both with inventive, unusual styles and with unique entrepreneurial prowess."
Santa Barbara Independent
Thursday, April 09, 2009
"[Stone CEO] Koch has an entrepreneur's attitude when it comes to his product, saying his company's goal has always been to make 'beers we thought we should make rather than the beers that the public thought we should make.'"
Dallas Morning Star
Friday, March 13, 2009
"I like (Stone Smoked Porter) because it's rich, full, malty and chocolaty. It's got a hint of hops at the front before it descends into a coffee and chocolate midpalate."
Ohio.com
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
"''With unique beers like these (smoked beers), the most important thing to do is to leave your preconceived notions at home or wherever you can leave them. Bury them,' said Greg Koch, chief executive officer of Stone Brewing Co. in Escondido, Calif."
Beers of the World Magazine
Sunday, March 01, 2009
"Stone Brewing's 2nd Anniversary Beer gave him (Vinnie Cilurzo) a 'shout-out' on their label. 'We decided to carry on the idea that Vinnie had to mega-hop. So we did. And it seemed only natural to give him a shout-out!' says Greg Koch of Stone Brewing Co. and long time friend of Cilurzo."
San Diego Family Magazine
Sunday, March 01, 2009
"I had an adventurous lunch at the Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in Escondido. On a lark, I shared the PB&J sandwich with a friend...the slightly roasted artisan bread was slathered with pistachio butter and a pomegranate-strawberry jam with Brebirousse D'argental cheese, and the result was divine."
Pittsburgh Tribune
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
"[Stone IPA is a] beautifully, well-balanced brew [that] has subtle malty flavors and arresting hoppy aromas. The refreshing, medium-bodied texture leads to a hoppy finish for quite a stylish glass of suds."
Newsreview.com
Thursday, February 12, 2009
"I greatly enjoy chefs who have fun with their menus. Stone Brewing in Escondido has by far the funniest menu I?ve ever seen."
Wicked Local
Wednesday, January 14, 2009

"It just seemed like everything Stone released in 2008 was exactly what I wanted."

High Tech High Digital Commons
Friday, January 09, 2009
"...Greg Koch and Steve Wagner, co-owners of Stone Brewing Co. and Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in Escondido, have donated $10,000 to our healthy lunch program. Their generous support of HTH, environmental sustainability, and healthy eating is greatly appreciated."
San Diego Magazine
Friday, January 09, 2009
"...local beer guy Greg Koch of Stone Brewery in Escondido took the loss with a shrug, saying, 'We won [the Beer vs. Wine Dinner] last year, so we're set for the grand tiebreaker rematch next year.'"
Desert Post Weekly
Thursday, January 08, 2009
"Escondido-based Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens, with its distinctive gargoyle mascot, is recognized as one of the nation's best breweries..."
The Monitor (Texas)
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
"When Chipotle Honey met Arrogant Bastard, the union took them to a whole new level."
The MetroWest Daily News (Framingham, MA)
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
"Also in California, the Stone Brewing Company has announced the return of the Stone 11th Anniversary Ale..."
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Thursday, October 23, 2008

"I've always enjoyed a good soup. By far the most stunning soup I've found to date is the Garlic Cheddar & Stone Ruination IPA Soup at the Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in Escondido".

The San Diego Union-Tribune
Thursday, October 23, 2008
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Wall Street Journal
Wednesday, October 08, 2008

"[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."

Dallas Morning News
Wednesday, September 17, 2008

"Stone IPA takes the edge off a tough day."

Boise Weekly
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
"Stone 12th Anniversary Bitter Chocolate Oatmeal Stout. Nothing this California brewery does could be called subtle, but this stout is almost reserved for them. You can definitely taste the bitter chocolate, and blends beautifully with the just-sweet caramel malt. As intriguing as it is delicious, this is another winner from Stone Brewing".
Milford Daily News
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
"BrewDog bills its beers as aggressive, modeling itself after American craft breweries. Its hero, Watt said, is the Stone Brewing Company of California."
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
"For a great food-and-beer combo, Escondido's Stone World Bistro may be the county's champion."
Washington Post
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
"Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale from Stone Brewing in Escondido, Calif. The brewery delights in taunting its customers. "It is quite doubtful that you have the taste or sophistication to appreciate an ale of this quality or depth," reads the screed on the back of the bottle. But Stone backs up its boast. This American strong ale, aged over oak chips, has a powerful grapefruit and pineapple aroma, a caramel malt sweetness and a lingering dry finish: part hop and part tannin."
Blog: wannaveg.com
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
"There are few things better than a beautiful San Diego night and a cold pint of local ale. Last night Meg, Adam and I went to the Stone Brewing Company in Escondido, CA to attend their first 'Book and a Beer' Club."
San Diego Magazine
Friday, June 01, 2007
"The Best of San Diego: We scoured the county-with a little help from readers and some notable San Diegans-to uncover the best spots, services and stuff in town. Best Brewery Menu: Stone Brewing cofounders Greg Koch and Steve Wagner opened Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in Escondido, where they serve fresh, locally sourced and organic food that is the antithesis of standard bar fare."
Hamptons.com
Thursday, May 31, 2007

Every elementary school kid learns that necessity is the mother of invention. Never was there a truer statement when talking about a particular style of beer called India Pale Ale. One particular innovation stands head and shoulders above the rest in world history, one that solved the problem of how to get beer to English soldiers in the newly colonized country of India.

New York Times
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
"Users of beeradvocate.com seem to compete to see how fast they can post reviews of new beers, and growing craft breweries like Stone in California and Dogfish Head in Delaware have capitalized on the unsolicited marketing."
Blog: Casing the Joint
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
"Monday morning we got up early (early for us, anyway) and drove out to Brawley, California, home of Brandt Beef. With us were Jonathan Sachs and Sandra Ouellette from Hamilton Meats, and Greg Koch of Stone Brewing and Stone World Bistro and Gardens. (Side note: Stone Bistro is doing an incredible job of finding and presenting high-quality, ethical ingredients for their menu, and they're doing so at a very impressive scale. Check 'em out.)"
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
10 [San Diego County] events that rocked our beer mugs, 1996-2006
Santa Cruz Metro
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
"Because sometimes one bastard just isn't enough." "Another show-stopping strong ale...is the Stone Brewing Company's Double Bastard Ale."
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
"Stone 9th Anniversary Ale. Delightful floral/herbal aroma. Slippery smooth and buttery – this is a sensual drinking experience."
San Diego CityBeat
Wednesday, December 01, 2004
"San Diego has some great beer, so why don't we know it?"
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
"...in conversations with chefs, the name Stone Brewing Co. keeps popping up. The San Marcos-based brewery is considered one of the best in the country..."
The Philadelphia Enquirer
Friday, November 05, 2004
"Double Bastard Ale...This angry brew weighs in at a hefty 10 percent alcohol but, honestly, it drinks like dream."
Los Angeles Times
Wednesday, September 01, 2004
"Craft breweries in California are turning out some of the best-tasting pale ales in the world."
North County Times
Tuesday, August 24, 2004
"Even the folks at the Stone Brewing Co. were caught off guard by the success of their eighth anniversary celebration."
Wall Street Journal
Friday, August 13, 2004
"Seeking the bitterest of beer..."
North County Times
Friday, August 13, 2004
"Executive 'dyeing' to double donations"
North County Times
Tuesday, August 10, 2004

"They will go blue to raise some green"

CNN/Money.com
Friday, July 02, 2004
"Stone Brewing...is one of craft brewing's latest stars..."
The Boston Globe
Wednesday, June 30, 2004
"Toast the revolutionary spirit with a beer style that was created in Britain but that independent-minded American brewers have made distinctly their own: India pale ale."
Association of Brewers
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Independent Craft Beer Wholesalers Meet at Association of Brewers' Craft Brewers Conference
RealBeer.com
Thursday, April 01, 2004
Lead-in quote: "Stone Brewing Co., which has a history of making major beer announcements on April 1, today indicated plans to release a low-carb beer called Stone Justification Ale."
Daily Camera
Friday, December 26, 2003
Wine-Not Consider Beer?
TV & RADIO
These Days on KPBS 89.5FM
Monday, November 16, 2009

Why is San Diego considered one of the top beer cities in the world? We speak to Greg Koch, from Stone Brewing Company, and Pizza Port's Jeff Bagby about what makes their beers unique, and how San Diego has become the premiere craft brewing spot in the United States.

 

Why is San Diego considered one of the top beer cities in the world? We speak to Greg Koch, from Stone Brewing Company, and Pizza Port's Jeff Bagby about what makes their beers unique, and how San Diego has become the premiere craft brewing spot in the United States.

DRAFT Magazine
Thursday, July 23, 2009

"DRAFTMag.com heads to sunny San Diego, California to visit with the brewers at Stone Brewing Company."

 

Breweries Bars & Beer Food
Monday, July 20, 2009

Part 1: Chris from Breweries Bars & Beer Food sat down in the Stone World Bistro and Gardens with Greg Koch, CEO of Stone Brewing Co, for a three-part "Beers With" segment. They covered Stone's beginnings, philosophies, and of course, drank good f**in beer.

Breweries Bars & Beer Food
Monday, July 20, 2009

Part 2: Chris from Breweries Bars & Beer Food sat down in the Stone World Bistro and Gardens with Greg Koch, CEO of Stone Brewing Co, for a three-part "Beers With" segment. They covered Stone's beginnings, philosophies, and of course, drank good f**in beer.

Breweries Bars & Beer Food
Monday, July 20, 2009

Part 3: Chris from Breweries Bars & Beer Food sat down in the Stone World Bistro and Gardens with Greg Koch, CEO of Stone Brewing Co, for a three-part "Beers With" segment. They covered Stone's beginnings, philosophies, and of course, drank good f**in beer.

SNB Radio
Friday, July 17, 2009

"Stone Brewing Co. CEO & Co-Founder, Greg Koch, calls in to chat with the guys at Sports N Beer Radio."

 

NBC San Diego
Tuesday, July 14, 2009

"You have spoken. So who did you select as 'the' best local brewery in San Diego? Lorrie Jordan presents the Golden Local to Stone Brewing Co."

 

Two Beer Queers
Wednesday, July 08, 2009

"This week, Russel and Bully taste and review the Smoked Porter and Arrogant Bastard from Stone Brewing Co."

Beer Tap TV
Monday, July 06, 2009

"On the show are some wild and crazy guys who can truly be called rock stars of the beer world including Dave Thibodeau, Bill Graham, Matt Vincent and another guy who many of you may recognize - the one and only Greg 'I Am a Craft Brewer' Koch from Stone Brewing Company in San Diego!"

 

These Days on KPBS 89.5FM
Thursday, June 05, 2008

Anders Wright, a film and pop culture critic for San Diego City Beat talks about Stone Late Night Movies.

 

Anders Wright, a film and pop culture critic for San Diego City Beat talks about Stone Late Night Movies.

SignOn Radio
Friday, February 01, 2008

Greg Koch is interviewed about Stone Brewing Co. and the Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens by host Ron James

 

These Days on KPBS 89.5FM
Thursday, December 06, 2007

Our own Greg Koch, Peter Rowe of San Diego Union Tribune, and Colby Chandler of Ballast Point speak about the history and future of San Diego brewing on the radio show

 

Our own Greg Koch, Peter Rowe of San Diego Union Tribune, and Colby Chandler of Ballast Point speak about the history and future of San Diego brewing on the radio show

These Days on KPBS 89.5FM
Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Greg Koch speaks about San Diego being the new beer destination with Tom Nickel of O'Brien's Pub on the radio show "These Days" on San Diego's NPR affiliate.

 

KPBS 89.5 FM
Wednesday, December 04, 2002

Greg Koch discusses his favorite subject (beer of course!) with host Dirk Sutro and callers on San Diego's NPR affiliate

 

The Roger Hedgecock Show
Wednesday, August 15, 2001

Greg Koch on the Roger Hedgecock Show discussing Stone's "Going Green Week 2001"

 

 
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