Stone Brewing Company enjoys a cult following and, fortunately for its loyal fans, its products are among the easiest to find of any craft brewery in America. Still, in spite of its growing presence, there are states and locales that have yet to carry Stone Vertical Epic, Arrogant Bastard Ale, and other iconic Stone beers. But at least one more state is going to be added to the ranks very soon. That state is Kansas and it is scheduled to receive its first shipments of Stone beer on July 22, 2013.
Stones for the Sunflower State
Stone plans to deliver its beers to Kansas via three different distributors: Central States Beverage Company, Crown Distributors, and LDF Sales and Distributing. With three large distributors sending the beer far and wide, thirsty Kansans will finally be able to enjoy the eccentric beers that citizens in nearby states have been enjoying for some time.
“Kansas has long been a state that has expressed interest in having our beers available in their local watering holes,” said Stone Director of National Sales Jason Armstrong. “We distribute to two neighboring states, Colorado and Missouri, and have seen plenty of Kansans crossing the border to attend events and buy our beer. It’s an accomplishment to add Kansas to our Stone family and contribute to the growing craft beer scene there.”
Stone doesn’t plan to enter its new territory in a quiet, behind the scenes manner. In true Stone Brewing fashion, the company plans several special events for the week following the debut and it hopes to build excitement before and during the week as its representatives and host establishments spread the Stone cheer. Here is a list of the scheduled events:
Monday, July 22:
Barley’s Brewhaus & Restaurant at 6:30pm – 11924 W. 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213
Join Stone Brewing Co. Lead Brewer Jeremy Moynier as he teaches students about beer. Classroom attendees will sample select year-round release beers, including these Stone favorites:
- Stone IPA
- Stone Levitation Ale
- Arrogant Bastard Ale
- Stone Cali-Belgique IPA
A special logo pint glass and Stone IPA t-shirt will be available for purchase.
Tuesday, July 23:
Goebel Liquor at 1:30pm – 352 S. West Street, Suite 400-600, Wichita, KS 67213
Join Stone Brewing Co. Mid-West Regional Sales Manager Aaron Tyrell, Mid-West Regional Brewery Rep Nate Sellergren, and South Texas Regional Brewery Rep Stephen Ponsetti will lead a sampling of Stone beers including:
- Stone Pale Ale
- Stone Smoked Porter
- Stone IPA
- Stone Levitation Ale
- Stone Ruination IPA
- Arrogant Bastard Ale
- OAKED Arrogant Bastard Ale
- Stone Cali-Belgique IPA
- Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
- *Arrogant Bastard Ale will be offered on tap
Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom at 3:30pm – 2240 North Tyler Road #100, Wichita, KS 67205
Fans can meet Stone Brewing Co. sales representatives while enjoying a glass or two of Stone Levitation Ale or Arrogant Bastard Ale.
Public at 5pm – 129 N. Rock Island Road, Wichita, KS 67202
The Stone sales team will be out in full force for game night at Public, with such fun and memorable activities as bocce ball and oversized Jenga. On tap, consumers will find:
- 2013 Stone Imperial Russian Stout
- 2013 Stone ESPRESSO Imperial Russian Stout
- Stone Pale Ale
- Stone IPA
- Stone Levitation Ale
- Arrogant Bastard Ale
The Anchor at 7pm – 1109 East Douglas Avenue, Wichita, KS 67211
Another meet and greet with Stone Brewing Co. Mid-West Regional Sales Manager Aaron Tyrell, Mid-West Regional Brewery Rep Nate Sellergren, and South Texas Regional Brewery Rep Stephen Ponsetti, this gathering will be capped off with an assortment of Stone beer including:
- 2012 Double Bastard Ale
- Stone 12.12.12 Vertical Epic Ale
- Stone Pale Ale
- Stone Smoked Porter
- Stone IPA
- Stone Levitation Ale
- Arrogant Bastard Ale
- OAKED Arrogant Bastard Ale
- Stone Cali-Belgique IPA
- Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
Barley’s Brewhaus & Restaurant at 7pm – 16649 Midland Drive, Shawnee, KS 66217
The Stone Brewing Co. sales team will preside at this event, schedule as a t-shirt and pint glass night. Beers on tap will include:
- Stone Smoked Porter
- Stone IPA
- Arrogant Bastard Ale
- Stone Ruination IPA
Guests can get into the Stone spirit by purchasing a Stone Ruination IPA pint glass and t-shirt..
Wednesday, July 24:
The Burger Stand from 5 to 6:30pm – 803 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS 66044
Stone Brewing Co. CEO and Co-founder Greg Koch and the Stone sales team will be ready to answer your questions as the taps flow with beers including:
- 2013 Stone Imperial Russian Stout
- Stone IPA
- Stone Levitation Ale
- Arrogant Bastard Ale
- Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
The Burger Stand is also getting into the spirit of things by creating its own, Stone- inspired burger, available for all to purchase.
Dempsey’s Burger Pub from 7:30 to 8:30pm – 623 Vermont Street, Lawrence, KS 66044
Another opportunity to meet CEO and Co-founder of Stone, Greg Koch, along with Mid-West Regional Sales Manager Aaron Tyrell, Mid-West Regional Brewery Rep Nate Sellergren, and South Texas Regional Brewery Rep Stephen Ponsetti, this evening will feature beers such as:
- 2013 Stone ESPRESSO Imperial Russian Stout
- Stone IPA
- Stone Ruination IPA
Thursday, July 25:
Barley’s Brewhaus & Restaurant at 4 to 5:30pm – 5041 West 135th Street, Leawood, KS 66224
Stone CEO and Co-founder Greg Koch and the Stone sales team will be ready to meet and greet new fans at this t-shirt and pint glass night. Beers on tap will include:
- Stone IPA
- Arrogant Bastard Ale
- Stone Pale Ale
- Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
Guests will be able to purchase an Arrogant Bastard Ale pint glass and t-shirt.
Rye KC from at 6:30pm – 10551 Mission Road, Leawood, KS 66206
Stone CEO and Co-founder Greg Koch and the Stone sales team will meet and greet guest at this special beer dinner. Rye KC plans to serve some interesting and delectable foods paired with specific Stone beers on tap, which include:
- 2012 Double Bastard Ale
- Stone 12.12.12 Vertical Epic Ale
- Stone IPA
- Arrogant Bastard Ale
- Stone Ruination IPA
It is certain to be a memorable week as Kansas joins 37 states and Washington D.C. among the states where Stone beers are distributed. For those already enjoying Stone beer, grab a bottle of your favorite Stone product and raise a glass to the sweet sound of business expansion to the great state of Kansas. It has taken some time, but Kansans everywhere can rejoice in their newfound worthiness.
For more information on the week of celebration, visit the web site link stonebrewing.com/Kansas/
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