Stone Brewing Co. Fundraisers, Culture and Education

Most of you are familiar with Stone Brewing Company and their world-class lineup of eclectically-crafted “big beers”. And, with the opening of their “World Bistro & Gardens”, Stone has demonstrated a commitment to slow foods and the sustainable “farm to table” model that delivers the highest quality foods and beers.

But what might also interest you is Stone’s development and ongoing commitment to combining the responsible enjoyment of quality beer with:
•    Socially conscious events and fundraisers
•    Art, music and film
•    Food and beer education

Donations
Take for example the month of December (2009). Stone is sponsoring a “Holiday Food Drive” benefiting the North County Community Services Food Bank. At their brewery, they will be providing receiving buckets for food donations. And, to reward the generous donations of their patrons—every time a donation bucket is filled to capacity--Stone will tap a very special brew from their archives that will be available for growler fills.

And if that weren’t enough—Stone is also receiving “Toys for Tots” donations and offering the same reward of tapping a special brew every time the donation box is filled to capacity. Donations are being accepted November 21, 2009 to December 31, 2009.

I can think of no better excuse to enjoy a fresh Stone brew than to drop off a food or toy donation this holiday season. For more information see the Stone Brewing website at:
http://www.stonebrew.com/calendar/default.asp?intEventsID=920#920

Book and a Beer
On Monday, November 30th at 6:00 p.m., enjoy a “Book and a Beer” with Woody Tasch, founder and author of “Slow Money”. Woody will speak about the concept of
“Slow Money” which is based upon the principles of community involvement and environmental responsibility. In his book, “Inquiries into the Nature of Slow Money”, Woody Tasch explains ways that we can promote "sustainable venture capitalism" by choosing where and how we spend our money.

For more information about this event see the Stone Brewing website at: http://www.stonebrew.com/calendar/default.asp?intEventsID=899#899

Beer U
Monday, January 11, 2010 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Stone is hosting the class “Intro to Beer”. Stone’s website describes the class as “a great evening of beer tasting and discussion with Stone's resident beer evangelist and happy blabbermouth, Ken Wright.” Stone says you'll learn how brewers combine water, barley, hops and yeast to make something truly magical. “The 2-hour class provides an excellent introduction to the basics of craft brewing, and will explore many different styles and how they have come to be enjoyed today. “

For more information and to purchase tickets go to: http://www.stonebrew.com/calendar/default.asp?intEventsID=904#904

For updates on these and other special events related to the San Diego brewing community check back often to San Diego is Brewing—www.sandiegoisbrewing.com.

John Rogers