{"id":2864,"date":"2015-12-24T12:22:23","date_gmt":"2015-12-24T12:22:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beer-syndicate.com\/blog\/?p=2864"},"modified":"2016-12-15T19:05:33","modified_gmt":"2016-12-15T19:05:33","slug":"stone-brewing-co-a-perfect-place-to-ring-in-the-new-year-for-beer-lovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/beersyndicate.com\/blog\/stone-brewing-co-a-perfect-place-to-ring-in-the-new-year-for-beer-lovers\/","title":{"rendered":"Stone Brewing Co.: A Perfect Place to Ring in the New Year for Beer Lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Stone<\/a><\/p>\n

With New Year’s Eve quickly approaching, you may already have plans. \u00a0But if\u00a0you left things to the last minute, and also happen to be a beer fan, Stone Brewing Co. might be just the place for you come December\u00a031st<\/sup>, 11:59 pm.<\/span><\/p>\n

More on that in a second.<\/span><\/p>\n

To be clear, Stone’s brewing facility located in Escondido, California is much more than just a brewery.<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s\u00a0\u00a0a full-blown modern restaurant that offers eclectic cuisine\u00a0utilizing\u00a0locally grown, small-farm ingredients with special chef-selected dishes for New Year’s Eve in addition to\u00a0the regular menu. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Interior<\/a><\/p>\n

Reservations are recommended especially for New Year’s Eve at Stone Brewing Co., but even if you skip the food,\u00a0there’s still\u00a0a posh open-air patio and nature-inspired one-acre beer garden to enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n

And if your schedule allows for it, consider\u00a0going for a brewery tour of what our associates at BeerAdvocate call the “All-time Top Brewery on Planet Earth”. \u00a0It’s only $3 and includes a souvenir tasting glass and four 4 oz samples of tasty\u00a0Stone brews, including one Special Release beer. \u00a0You can sign up in advance, but walk-ins are welcome.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tour hours<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n

Monday \u2013 Friday<\/strong>: 12, 2, 4, & 6 PM
\n<\/span>Saturday & Sunday<\/strong>: 12, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Brewery<\/a><\/p>\n

So what’s so special about ringing in\u00a0the New Year at Stone Brewing Co. aside from the food, atmosphere, and live music?<\/span><\/p>\n

The beer, of course.<\/span><\/p>\n

But not just any beer. \u00a0And not just Stone brews.<\/span><\/p>\n

We’re talking rare beers and special releases beginning at 4:00 pm, with something new and incredible offered\u00a0every two hours after that up\u00a0until midnight when the final spectacular Stone-exclusive\u00a0keg is tapped. <\/span><\/p>\n

And unlike Stone’s New Year’s Eve celebration at their other location at Liberty Station\u00a0in San Diego\u00a0where tickets will run you upwards of $125<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>[as of 2016], there is no ticket or cover charge required at the Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens in\u00a0Escondido. (1999 Citracado Parkway,\u00a0Escondido, CA 92029)<\/span><\/p>\n

Many of the night’s special releases are finished off before the evening’s out, but some make it to the next day in case you’re thirsty for more or miss the event altogether.<\/span><\/p>\n

But just what wonderful and amazing beers await you?<\/em> \u00a0Only one way to find out.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although, if the 2015 draft list at Stone Brewing Co. is anything like 2014’s, you won’t be disappointed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And just in case you’re the curious type, below is what the 2014 lineup looked like:<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Stone<\/a><\/p>\n

Almost forgot. \u00a0Even though you won’t see the ball drop at Stone at midnight, you will see something else drop.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s a hint:<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Keg<\/a><\/p>\n

For more information about Stone’s New Year’s Eve in Escondido<\/em>, check out Stone’s website<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cheers and Happy New Year from the good fellas at BeerSyndicate!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

* BeerSyndicate received no compensation from Stone Brewing Co. or any other party to produce\u00a0this article.<\/span><\/p>\n

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