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Chicago Tribune    |   January 16, 2017

Chocolate in beer is a sweet success — but not too sweet

Water. Yeast. Malted barley. Hops. And chocolate? While it’s well-known to most so-called beer geeks, those who favor mass-produced light lagers might drop the lime poking out of their Corona to learn that chocolate and beer are merging with increasing and delicious frequency.

Paste Magazine    |   January 16, 2017

Best New Beers of 2016

It’s tough to describe the feeling we get when we come across a new beer. It happens to us quite a bit; we’re fortunate enough to get to try a lot of new beers. And yet, every new beer that comes across our desks is so full of promise and hope; it’s like we’re holding 12 ounces of Christmas every single time. Of course, not every beer lives up to that sense of hope.

Los Angeles Times    |   January 16, 2017

Stone Brewing wants Germany, the land of Oktoberfest, to like American craft beers

When Stone Brewing released in 1997 its well-known Arrogant Bastard Ale, it was a hoppy revolt against an American beer market defined by bland corporate lagers. Now, thanks to craft brewers like Stone, it’s easy to find once obscure beers, from India pale ales to smoked porters, in dive bars and supermarket shelves alike.

Beer Street Journal    |   January 16, 2017

Stone Ripper Pale Ale: Canned dank headed your way (nationally)

Stone Ripper Pale Ale is the newest canned offering by the Escondido, California based brewery.

Men's Journal    |   December 18, 2016

In the Golden Age of IPAs, Consumers Deserve Clearer Bottle-Dating

The obsessive-compulsive disorder that saw teenage me endlessly twisting doorknobs and cracking my knuckles is mostly in check, except for one tick I can’t quite quit: Checking the packaging date on beer cans and bottles.

Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine    |   December 17, 2016

Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine Best in Beer 2016: Readers’ Choice & Editors’ Picks

Our first-ever Best In Beer issue kicks off with a selection of awards categories chosen by thousands of you—our readers—through an online survey of subscribers. What do you, and your beer and brewing enthusiast peers, consider to be your favorite beers, breweries, styles, and more? Read on for your top picks.

Richmond Times-Dispatch    |   December 17, 2016

Local breweries release collaboration beer 'Give Me Stout or Give Me Death'

Three local craft breweries have teamed up to release a beer that celebrates Patrick Henry’s famous “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech at Richmond’s St. John’s Church in 1775.

KPBS    |   December 17, 2016

As Koch Steps Down, He Expects New Stone CEO To Continue ‘Amazing’ Journey

Stone Brewing’s new chief executive officer officially starts Tuesday. However, before the changing of the guard, KPBS spoke with Stone’s co-founder and current CEO, Greg Koch.

The Brewer Magazine    |   December 16, 2016

Stone Brewing Stays Authentic to Techniques with Anniversary Re-releases

When it came to celebrating its past, Greg Koch stayed authentic. Stone Brewing’s Executive Chairman & co-founder said that the re-release of the brewery’s 5th, 10th and 15th anniversary IPAs (marketed as ’20th Anniversary Encores’ and released in a four pack with its 20th anniversary Citracado IPA) show how craft beer has changed over the last decade and a half.

Cool Material    |   December 16, 2016

The IPA Bucket List: 25 IPAs You Have to Drink at Least Once

The first India Pale Ale was brewed to be transported from England to India. The high hop content was a way to preserve the precious liquid on its voyage. Today, barrels aren’t tossed on boats to set sail for weeks across the heavy seas. Actually, quite the opposite, as many don’t make it past the hoards of beer lovers lined up for can releases at breweries across the country.