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Press Release | July 18, 2022
Stone Brewing Names Bi-Coastal Brewery Leadership to Oversee Expanding Operations
Stone Brewing is ramping up for major expansion as it undergoes acquisition by Sapporo U.S.A. The #1 selling Asian beer in the U.S. plans to move all of its production for the U.S. market to Stone’s breweries, doubling Stone’s current production. In preparation for the growth, Stone has promoted from within. Nicole Williams (Escondido, CA) and Robert Kuntz (Richmond, VA) will oversee the entire brewing, packaging, maintenance, engineering, and water operations of their respective facilities.
Press Release | June 24, 2022
Sapporo U.S.A. to Acquire Stone Brewing
Sapporo U.S.A., maker of the number one selling Asian beer brand in the United States, and Stone Brewing, one of America’s largest and most innovative craft beer brands, have reached an agreement for Sapporo U.S.A. to acquire Stone Brewing. Supporting both business’ long-term growth strategies in the U.S. market, the transaction is expected to close in August 2022.
Press Release | June 15, 2022
Stone Brewing Partners with Surfrider Foundation San Diego Chapter; Donates $2 of Every Stone Buenaveza Six-Pack Sold in San Diego County
San Diego-based Stone Brewing, the 9th largest craft brewery in the United States and an industry leader in environmental sustainability, announces its partnership with the Surfrider Foundation San Diego Chapter, an organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves, and beaches, for all people. Longtime supporters of San Diego Surfrider, Stone is donating $2 of every Stone Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager six-pack sold in San Diego County.*
Press Release | April 27, 2022
Stone’s #1 Voted Fan Favorite Beer Now Available Nationwide
Stone Brewing announces the re-release of a fan-favorite beer known for its gigantic hop flavor, Stone RuinTen Triple IPA. This beer was the #1 voted choice in Stone’s 2022 Fan Favorites Series of six special releases. It has been rebrewed and is now available nationwide for a limited time.
Press Release | March 25, 2022
Stone Brewing Defeats Molson Coors in Trademark Infringement Case
Today the San Diego federal court ruled in favor of Stone Brewing in a trademark dispute filed four years ago. Stone filed the lawsuit against MillerCoors (now Molson Coors) for illegal use of Stone’s registered, incontestable STONE® trademark after the company rebranded its Keystone beer as STONE.
Press Release | January 19, 2022
Stone Brewing Takes Its SoCal Buenavida Hard Seltzer Nationwide in Glass Bottles
After a wildly successful launch in Southern California, Stone Brewing’s premium Buenavida Hard Seltzer is now rolling out nationwide. The company, known for its commitment to challenging convention, has once again kicked sameness to the curb when it became the first to break the hard seltzer can trend last July.
Press Release | November 03, 2021
The Holiday Beer Essential Arrives: Stone 12 Days of IPAs
This holiday season, Stone Brewing introduces a celebration of IPAs essential for the season of giving and indulging. This badass pack of holiday cheer features 12 individual beers ranging from new recipes to year-round staples, and archived fan-favorites from one of the most famous IPA breweries in the world.
Press Release | October 21, 2021
Stone Brewing Releases a Most Decadent Holiday Beer: Stone Xocoveza Tres Leches
This fall, Stone Brewing introduces a holiday beer inspired by not one, but two decadent and velvety confections. Stone Xocoveza Tres Leches combines the inspiration of Oaxacan Hot Chocolate and Tres Leches treats in an imperial stout that’s smooth, creamy and intensely indulgent.
