(Press Release)
ESCONDIDO, CA—Stone Brewing Co. is pleased to announce that, beginning August 20, the San Diego, CA brewing company’s beers will be available in bars, restaurants and retail outlets in Nebraska for the first time. Known for its bold, flavorful and hop-centric ales, Stone will distribute its beers throughout The Cornhusker State via four area distributors: Double Eagle Beverage, Eagle Beverage, H & H Distributing and Quality Brands of Omaha. Stone Brewing Co. Craft Beer Ambassador “Dr.” Bill Sysak and the regional Stone sales team will host a slew of events to celebrate from August 20 through 24.
“Nebraska has long been a state that has expressed interest in having our beers available in their local establishments,” said Stone Director of National Sales Jason Armstrong. “Our Nebraska fans have been very active on social media and telling us at beer festivals how much they want Stone beer in their state. It’s exciting to add Nebraska to our Stone family and contribute to the growing craft beer scene there.”
Each distributor will distribute Stone beers to bars, retailers and restaurants in their headquarter-based cities: Lincoln, Fremont, Grand Island and Omaha. Nebraska joins 38 states; Washington, D.C.; five countries and Puerto Rico, where Stone beers are already distributed. All nine year-round Stone beers, as well as various special releases, will be distributed in Nebraska. Stone beers soon to be available will include:
- 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
Stone Brewing Co. events in Nebraska:
Tuesday, August 20:
Beer Corner USA at 5pm – 3578 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68131
Join Stone Brewing Co. Mid-west Regional Sales Manager Aaron Tyrell and Mid-west Regional Brewery Rep Nate Sellergren for a pint night at Beer Corner USA venues, including Crescent Moon and Max & Joe’s. Additionally, Beertopia will offer all nine year-round release beers for purchase.
Crescent Moon at 5pm
Purchase a Stone Brewing Co. pint glass and fill it with one of the beers on tap:
- Stone IPA
- Arrogant Bastard Ale
- Stone Ruination IPA
- Two special release beers
Max & Joe’s at 5pm
Purchase a Stone Brewing Co. pint glass and fill it with Stone Cali-Belgique IPA or a special release beer.
Beertopia at 5pm
Stone Brewing Co. year-round releases will be available for purchase:
- 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
Wednesday, August 21:
Jake’s Cigars & Spirits at 4pm – 101 North 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
Join Stone Brewing Co. Mid-west Regional Sales Manager Aaron Tyrell and Mid-west Regional Brewery Rep Nate Sellergren as they offer beer and cigar pairings. All beers and cigars will be sold a la carte. Draft offerings include:
- Stone Pale Ale
- Stone IPA
- Stone Ruination IPA
- Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
- Stone Smoked Porter
- Stone Levitation Ale
- Arrogant Bastard Ale
- OAKED Arrogant Bastard Ale
- Stone Cali-Belgique IPA
LeadBelly at 6pm – 301 North 8th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
Meet Stone Brewing Co. sales representatives while sipping on pints of the following beers on tap:
- Stone IPA
- Arrogant Bastard Ale
- Stone Cali-Belgique IPA
- Special release beer
The Cask – Fermentations and Cocktails at 8pm – 728 Q Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
Meet Stone Brewing Co. sales representatives while sipping on pints of the following beers on tap:
- Stone IPA
- Arrogant Bastard Ale
- Stone Levitation Ale
- Special release beer
Thursday, August 22:
Benson Pub Crawl at Krug Park, Jake’s Cigars & Spirits and Beercade from 6 to 9pm – Omaha, NE
Join Stone Brewing Co. Craft Beer Ambassador “Dr.” Bill Sysak and the Stone sales team as they make their way to three locations, all of which will be serving six Stone beers.
Krug Park from 6 to 9pm – 6205 Maple Street, Omaha, NE 68014
Draft offerings include:
- Stone IPA
- Arrogant Bastard Ale
- Stone Ruination IPA
- Stone Levitation Ale
- Two special release beers
Join Stone Brewing Co. Craft Beer Ambassador “Dr.” Bill Sysak as he hosts a beer and cigar pairing. All beers and cigars will be sold a la carte. Draft offerings include:
- Stone IPA
- Arrogant Bastard Ale
- Stone Sublimely-Self Righteous Ale
- Stone Pale Ale
- Two special release beers
Beercade from 6 to 9pm – 6102 Maple Street, Omaha, NE 68104
Play video games while sipping the following Stone beers:
- Stone IPA
- Arrogant Bastard Ale
- OAKED Arrogant Bastard Ale
- Stone Cali-Belgique IPA
- Two special release beers
Friday, August 23:
The Gray Plume at 5:30pm – 220 South 31st Avenue, Suite 3101, Omaha, NE 68131
Join Stone Brewing Co. Craft Beer Ambassador “Dr.” Bill Sysak, Mid-west Regional Sales Manager Aaron Tyrell and Mid-west Regional Brewery Rep Nate Sellergren for a special beer dinner that will pair Stone beers with innovative cuisine. For more information visit www.thegreyplume.com.
- Stone IPA
- Arrogant Bastard Ale
- Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
- Stone Levitation Ale
- Two special release beers
The Trap Room at 9pm – 733 N. 14th Street, Omaha, NE 68102
- Stone IPA
- Arrogant Bastard Ale
- Stone Ruination IPA
- Stone Cali-Belgique IPA
- Two special release beers
Saturday, August 24:
The Great Nebraska Beer Fest at 1pm – Shadow Lake Towne Center 72nd and Highway 370, Papillion, NE
Drop in to sample Stone Brewing Co. beers and join Stone Craft Beer Ambassador “Dr.” Bill Sysak for a beer and chocolate pairing. The following beers will be offered:
- Stone IPA
- Arrogant Bastard Ale
- Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
- Stone Cali-Belgique IPA
- Two special release beers
For more information on the events listed above, please visit stonebrewing.com/Nebraska.