The story behind the Stone Brewing Company’s Vertical Epic Ale series is a long one. Well, I guess long is certainly a subjective term. But when it comes to the patience levels of most beer drinkers, this is one could be brutally long. The idea began sometime back in the fall of 2001. Stone was [...]

I love it when a brewery says to hell with style guidelines and makes beers that they want to make. Convention has a place (although I don’t tend to hang out there often) and the brewmasters at Stone Brewing Company in San Diego, CA don’t either. That’s why they’ve just announced their latest collaboration beer, [...]

I love the California-based Stone Brewing Company. They’re out of control, push the envelope, crazy-ass dudes and did I mention they make some of the finest ales on the planet? Perhaps nothing typifies their overall attitude like their Arrogant Bastard Ale. According to the Stone Brewing Company website, when it comes to Arrogant Bastard Ale, [...]