STONE BREWERY TOUR

Paul and I took a tour of Stone Brewery in Escondido along with Ray and Betsy.

Founded by Greg Koch and Steve Wagner, Stone Brewing has come a long way since opening up in San Diego, California in 1996. It has been listed on the Inc. 500 | 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list 11 times, and has been called the “All-time Top Brewery on Planet Earth” by BeerAdvocate magazine twice. Stone Brewing is the eighth-largest craftbrewer in the U.S. and with breweries in Richmond, Virginia & Berlin, Germany.

Stone Brewing has come a long way since opening in 1996. It has grown from a small microbrewery with just two founders into one of the largest craft breweries in the United States, employing more than 1,100 men and women. From the beginning, the goal has been to brew outstanding, unique beers while maintaining an unwavering commitment to sustainability, business ethics, and the art of brewing.

There is a Bistro that is part of the complex along with a landscaped patio outside with a walkway around the patio with fire pits and an outdoor bar.

Part of the outdoor bar.

Stone Brewery entrance