Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. was the very first craft brewery I ever visited. This was waaaay back in 1984, when they were in their original location. Brewmaster Steve Dressler was there brewing (if my memory serves) on a 10-barrel system, and all the beer was fermenting in open fermenters that were repurposed dairy tanks. This…
We release MANY beers throughout the year and, without fail, no matter what hoppy deliciousness we are talking about, we can’t get through the comments and reactions without some plea for last year’s Stone Xocoveza Mocha Stout. For a whole year now, we have heard: “bring it back,” “I want Xocoveza,” “this is my favorite stout, ever, so I’m signing a petition to bring it back.” One even went as…
The first time I tasted Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine was when I lived in New Hampshire. Stone wasn’t yet available there but it was in Massachusetts, just a 30-minute drive away. I would go to an excellently stocked beer store just south of the New Hampshire border and others near…
CLEVERLY TWISTED WITH CITRUS PEEL & KAFFIR LIMEWhen it comes to our beers and the ingredients we use, we give a wit. So rather than spinning the same fruit wheel of the classic orange peel, we punched up our wit with the dynamic duo of citrus peel and kaffir lime leaf.Save yourself the hassle of cutting up fruit…
Counting the number of IPAs we have brewed over the years would take some time. However, there was ONE that introduced our fans to our unapologetic obsession with hops and it was also our first: Stone IPA. Brewed without even a pilot batch, this golden beauty—exploding with citrusy, piney hop flavors…
BORN NOVEMBER 1996 & RETIRING NOVEMBER 2016Deciding to retire a beer hardly comes with a swift, resounding chop, especially not when that beer has been with us since nearly day one. When Stone Smoked Porter became the second beer to bear the Stone name, we never foresaw just how long of a run this beer would have. But times change and…
This is part of our series of posts looking backat our 20 years of true craft.Find out more about our history at Stone20th.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CattdcFxnEI&feature=youtu.beWe ran into some trouble years ago with labeling Stone Imperial Russian Stout as what it was—an imperial Russian stout. It started in late 2002, when the TTB, in…
Flying with beer? It's easier than you might think. Stone Brewing co-founder and Executive Chairman Greg Koch does it all the time, even on international flights. Here are his tips for transporting beer when traveling by plane and how to make your own safe & secure beer travel box.
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We've also figured out some approximate weights of bottles to…
What is a beer style?A “style” is how beer is generally categorized. Beer styles typically have defined ranges of ABV (alcohol by volume) and color, as well as other defining factors like special ingredients. That said, brewing beer is part science and part art. While some brewers delight in brewing traditional styles to the letter, others love to throw definitions and boundaries out the window.…
What is an IPA?It’s a style of pale ale that emphasizes hop flavors and aromas. At Stone Brewing, it’s our favorite style to brew (and drink)! As far as three-letter acronyms go, IPA is almost as well-known as BBQ or LOL these days. If you’re new to IPAs, read on for a crash course. Extra credit if you’ve got one next to you right now – hands-on learning is always effective! (You can locate…
