Stone Brewing

Regional Brewery in Escondido, California, United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
Owned by Duvel Moortgat
Associated with 6 Venues

Established in 1996

Contact
1999 Citracado Parkway, Escondido, CA, 92029, United States
Subsidiaries
Description
Founded by Greg Koch and Steve Wagner, Stone Brewing has come a long way since opening in San Diego County in 1996. Now the ninth-largest craft brewer in the U.S., we operate brewing facilities on both coasts – Escondido, California and Richmond, Virginia. On top of making badass beers for over two decades, we operate restaurants and tap rooms across three continents as well as the largest craft-centric beer distribution business in the U.S. Our beers are available in all 50 states and more than 40 countries worldwide.
Stone Brewing was bought in 2022 by Sapporo Brewing (Japan) and in 2026 by Duvel Moortgat (Belgium).

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6.6/10 β€” Appearance 7 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Gold pour. Thin foam around the rim. Scattered lace. Grapefruit flavor with floral notes. Grass palate. Full body.
Tried from Can on 14 Aug 2026 at 01:03

7/10 β€” Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Mild grapefruit aroma. Hazy amber, medium head. Grapefruit, apple core, grass. Medium body, soft carbonation.
Tried from Can from Wegmans - Charlottesville on 14 Aug 2026 at 00:47

5.4/10 β€” Appearance 4 Aroma 4.5 Flavor 6.5 Texture 5 Overall 6
On tap @ Bubba Gump, San Francisco. Dorada limpia sin apenas espuma. Aroma escaso, cereal. En boca es ligera, punzante de gas. Agradable sabor malteado con contrapunto de notas florales y naranja. Bebible.
Tried from Draft on 11 Aug 2026 at 19:56

7.8/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 8 Texture 7 Overall 8
Bright clear copper with a white head. Good balance of malt sweetness and pine, citrus hops. Medium bodied. Good bitter bite at the end. Very solid.
Tried from Can on 10 Aug 2026 at 05:15

4/10 β€” Appearance 6 Aroma 4 Flavor 4.5 Texture 5 Overall 2
Can to glass...very dark brown with a beige head
So, I did not expect this to be so bitter.
This shows up mainly in the finish. I really wanted to find the good here, but the bitter takes over.
Malty? Smokey? Wish I could taste those qualities!!
Tried from Can on 06 Aug 2026 at 23:00

7.1/10 β€” Appearance 10 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 6.5 Texture 7 Overall 7
Clear, fluorescent bright yellow orange color with a small white head; aroma of compote, hint of sourness, jam; balanced flavor with a long, medium bitter finish
Tried from Draft at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station on 06 Aug 2026 at 04:46

8.1/10 β€” Appearance 10 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 9 Overall 8
Clear, fluorescent bright orange amber colour with a small white head; aroma of orange marmalade, jam; somewhat thick pat; balanced flavor with a long, medium bitter finish
Tried from Draft at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station on 06 Aug 2026 at 04:38

8.4/10 β€” Appearance 10 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 9 Overall 8
Clear, fluorescent bright orange amber colour with a small white head; intense aroma of tropical fruit; somewhat smooth palate; balanced flavor with a long, medium bitter sweet finish
Tried from Draft at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station on 06 Aug 2026 at 04:30

6.8/10 β€” Appearance 7 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 6.5
a: dark brown coloured body | thinnish deep brown head
a: soy sauce | roasted coffee (duh!) | prunes
f: rich oatmeal | earthy malt | mushroomy finish
t: deep toffee | nutty throughout | malt-centric (obviously)
o: bourbon-y (alcohol not hidden tremendously well) | pungent maltiness | licorice throughout

12 ounce can | Whole Foods (grocery): Arlington (Pentagon City), Virginia | 09-September-2019 | US$2,99 | canned: 20-February-2019 | sampled: 23-July-2026
Tried from Can from Whole Foods Market - Pentagon City on 23 Jul 2026 at 05:21

9/10 β€” Appearance 9 Aroma 9 Flavor 9 Texture 9 Overall 9
Can, 2023 vintage. Roasted malt aroma with notes of nutmeg, chocolate, coffee, chili peppers, vanilla and cinnamon. Pours deep brown with a finger of mocha brown head that has excellent retention and some lacing. Starts with rich roasted malt, chocolate, chili peppers and cinnamon flavors as well as having a medium body and smooth mouthfeel. Finishes smooth with coffee, nutmeg and vanilla flavors with the nutmeg lingering on the palate a little longer after each sip. Delightful.
Tried from Can from Springs Liquor Outlet on 13 Jul 2026 at 00:44