Stone Brewing

Regional Brewery in Escondido, California, United States 🇺🇸
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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6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Can at home. Aroma is malt, spicy peppery Belgian yeast, fruity and floral hops, touch of pine resin, some bubblegum. Flavour is above moderate sweet and medium bitter. Body is medium. Pretty strong Belgian profile with the typical clean Stone hops and malts. Nice.
Tried from Can on 11 Feb 2025 at 15:35

7.4/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
From tap at BeerTemple, Amsterdam. Aroma has big mocha up front with milk chocolate and coffee. Bittering hops in the finish. Flavour is lightly sweet and medium bitter. Body is medium. Lots of tasty mocha, not many typical fruity IPA flavours besides the bitterness. Tasty.
Tried from Draft on 11 Feb 2025 at 15:34

7/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
From tap at BeerTemple, Amsterdam. Aroma is spicy Belgian yeast, coriander, fruits, soft floral notes, with a touch of hops. Flavour is sweet and surprisingly bitter for a Belgian style strong ale, though I guess I shouldn’t have been surprised coming from Stone. Medium bodied, enjoyable stuff.
Tried from Draft on 10 Feb 2025 at 04:50

7.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Can "brewed in Berlin" at BeerTemple, Amsterdam. Aroma is tons of mocha and vanilla, coffee, dark malt, vanilla beans, mild spicy notes, more mocha. Flavour is above medium sweet and moderate bitter. Body is medium to full. Lovely vanilla coffee Stout.
Tried from Can on 10 Feb 2025 at 04:50

7/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
From tap at Speciaalbier Café de Markies. Aroma is soft roasted malt, chocolate, notes of coffee and caramel. Flavour is medium sweet and mildly bitter. Body is medium. Nice and smooth, basic but good.
Tried from Draft on 10 Feb 2025 at 04:48

7.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8
Can from Drankenhandel Leiden. Brewed in Berlin. Aroma is fruity hops, tropical fruits, grapefruit, citrus, bit oily hops, with notes of onions and some lovely dankness. Flavour is light sweet and medium bitter. Body is medium. Beautifully balanced. I wouldn’t mind drinking a sixpack of this baby...
Tried from Can on 10 Feb 2025 at 04:45

7.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
(Tap) clear, bright yellow colour with a small white head; aroma of grapefruit rind; balanced flavour with a long, light bitter finish
Tried from Draft at Stone Brewing Company Store - On Kettner on 09 Feb 2025 at 01:25

8.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 9 Overall 8
(Tap) clear, bright, very dark brown color with a small beige head; aroma of coffee, smooth palate, balanced flavour with a long, light bitter finish
Tried from Draft at Stone Brewing Company Store - On Kettner on 09 Feb 2025 at 01:11

6.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 6.5
(Tap) clear, bright yellow colour with a small white head; aroma of tartness, impotent; balanced flavour with a long, light bitter finish, smooth palate
Tried from Draft at Stone Brewing Company Store - On Kettner on 09 Feb 2025 at 01:01

7.5/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
(Tap) clear, bright, dark brown color with a small cream colored head; aroma of jam, hint of smoke, compote; balanced flavor; surprisingly well hidden alcohol; long light bitter finish, smooth palate
Tried from Draft at Stone Brewing Company Store - On Kettner on 09 Feb 2025 at 00:05