Stone Brewing Co

Stone Brewing Co

Stone Brewing was founded in 1996 in North County, San Diego, by an unspecified founder. The company started in a small warehouse, brewing bold beers when the market favored lighter styles. The firm owns two production breweries: a 55,000-square-foot facility in Escondido, California (opened 2005) and a 200,000-square-foot plant in Richmond, Virginia (opened 2016). It also operates a small 10-barrel system at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station for experimental brews. Stone Brewing's portfolio includes Stone IPA, Arrogant Bastard Ale, and Stone Buenaveza Lager. The company sells across the U.S. and internationally, and runs hospitality venues including the Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Escondido and several tap rooms in Southern California. Total employee count, annual revenue, and ownership structure are not publicly disclosed. The company does not disclose a team size or leadership beyond what appears on its website. Stone Brewing maintains a beer finder tool and an e-commerce channel for merchandise. Unlike many craft brewers that expanded through acquisitions, Stone Brewing has built its own production capacity and hospitality venues. It also operates a community donation program limited to San Diego and Pasadena areas.