Since its inception in 1996, Stone Brewing Co. has been the fastest growing brewery in the country--Beer lovers gravitate to its unique line-up which includes favorites such as Stone IPA and Arrogant Bastard Ale. This insider's guide focuses on the history of Stone Brewing Co., and shares homebrew recipes for many of its celebrated beers including Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine, Stone Smoked Porter, and Stone 12th Anniversary Bitter Chocolate Oatmeal Stout. In addition, it features recipes from the Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens like Garlic, Cheddar, and Stone Ruination IPA Soup, BBQ Duck Tacos, and the legendary Arrogant Bastard Ale Onion Rings. With its behind-the-scenes look at one of the leaders of the craft beer scene, "The Craft of Stone Brewing Co." will captivate and inspire legions of fans nationwide.

Reviews

"All-Time Top Brewery on Planet Earth. The most popular and highest-rated brewery . . . ever."
--"BeerAdvocate "
"Not for the faint of heart, [Stone's] bold brews have a strong and fast-growing fan base."
--"Bon Appetit"
"Stone Brewing makes aggressive beer--good news for those tired of the fizzy yellow stuff."
--"Los Angeles Times"
"San Diego [is] the new beer capital of the United States. Stone exemplifies the local approach, with aggressively hopped but completely drinkable brews."
--"Men's Journal "
"Stone Brewing's 'extreme' beers are like standard ales in overdrive."
--"Food & Wine "
"[Stone] has no interest in going mainstream if that means watering down the product."
--"Inc."
"[Stone] is one of the best-known West Coast brewers with one of the most devoted cult followings this side of The Grateful Dead."
--"Beverage World"
"Stone Brewing Company from San Diego is arguably the most notori