Founded by Greg Koch and Steve Wagner, we’ve come a long way since opening in San Diego County in 1996. Now the ninth-largest craft brewer in the U.S., we operate two production brewing facilities on both coasts, in Escondido, CA, and Richmond, VA. Today, our beer is available in all 50 states and more than 40 different countries. But we don’t just brew beer, we also take great pride in serving it at our restaurants and taprooms! In addition, we also operate the largest craft-centric beer distribution business in the U.S, serving our home region of Southern California.

It’s no secret that IPAs are our favorite style of beer. We were among the first to pioneer the West Coast style IPA, helping to fuel the modern craft beer revolution and inspire a generation of hop fanatics. But that’s far from the full story! Our passion for beer over the past two-plus decades covers dozens of styles, including lagers, stouts, sours, and Belgian-inspired creations.

Stone Brewing was founded on the idea of challenging the status quo. Because we believe there is a world of options when pairing beer with food, we feature eclectic, world-inspired dishes. Because we believe in making choices that benefit the planet and the community, we source quality local and organic ingredients from small high-quality suppliers. Because we want you to get the most out of your visit, you won’t find TVs in most of our locations. It’s all about the joy of coming together around incredible beer, remarkable food, and superior service.