Stone Saves Kansas City from Fizzy Yellow Beer

Stone week, Missouri has begun. The quest of introducing Stone's fine ales to Missouri will continue in Kansas City through Wednesday, followed by 2 days in St. Louis. Amazing. Blanc, Saucer, Riot Room. Amazing. The Stone crew, especially co-founder, Greg Koch, seemed to be on a mission to save the world from "fizzy yellow beer" and we should all thank him for it. I've not seen anything like it and I hope to see more.

If you didn't get a chance to hang out with the Stone crew today and enjoy some great brews, there's still time. Be sure to check the schedule below and come out Wednesday. I'm thinking Swagger for lunch, Flying Saucer for a little happy hour, insert WAKA kickball games at 730* and finally The Foundry for total tap tower takeover. See you there, Kansas City? I hope so.

*Kickball is an unofficial stop for Stone Week. Attendance is optional for you and required for me. Stone brews will be in my cooler, none the less.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - Kansas City
11am - 12pm: Lukas Liquor Superstore

• Stone DVD and bottle signing with Greg and Nate!

12pm - 1pm: Royal Liquors

• Stone DVD and bottle signing with Greg and Nate!

1:30pm-3pm: Swagger

• Stone Smoked Porter
• Stone IPA
• Double Dry Hopped Stone IPA
• Stone Cali-Belgique IPA
• Arrogant Bastard Ale
• Arrogant Bastard Ale Aged in Bourbon Barrels

3:30 - 5pm: Gomer's South

• Stone DVD and bottle signing with Team Stone!

6:30 - 7:45pm: Flying Saucer

• Stone Pale Ale
• Stone Smoked Porter
• Stone Smoked Porter with Vanilla Beans
• Stone Smoked Porter with Chipotle Peppers
• Stone Smoked Porter Aged in Bourbon Barrels
• Stone IPA
• Double Dry Hopped Stone IPA
• Arrogant Bastard Ale
• Arrogant Bastard Ale Aged in Bourbon Barrels
• OAKED Arrogant Bastard Ale
• Stone Levitation Ale
• Stone Cali-Belgique IPA
• Stone Ruination IPA
• Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
• Double Dry Hopped Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
• Stone 14th Anniversary Emperial IPA
• 2010 Double Bastard Ale
• 2011 Stone Old Guardian BELGO Barley Wine
• 2010 Stone Imperial Russian Stout
• 2008 Stone Imperial Russian Stout Aged in Bourbon Barrels

8pm: The Foundry

• Stone Pale Ale
• Stone Smoked Porter
• Stone Smoked Porter with Vanilla Beans
• Stone Smoked Porter with Chipotle Peppers
• Stone Smoked Porter Aged in Bourbon Barrels
• Stone IPA
• Double Dry Hopped Stone IPA
• Arrogant Bastard Ale
• Arrogant Bastard Ale Aged in Bourbon Barrels
• OAKED Arrogant Bastard Ale
• Stone Levitation Ale
• Stone Cali-Belgique IPA
• Stone Ruination IPA
• Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
• Double Dry Hopped Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
• Stone 14th Anniversary Emperial IPA
• 2010 Double Bastard Ale
• 2011 Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine
• 2010 Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine
• 2009 Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine
• 2007 Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine
• 2010 Stone Imperial Russian Stout
• 2008 Stone Imperial Russian Stout Aged in Bourbon Barrels

Stone Week, Missouri - Who's Comin' With?

I'm sure you've all heard the amazing news by now. Stone Brewing is entering the Missouri market. Tuesday is the big day, kicking off "Stone Week" for the thirsty crowd of KC. Multiple locations around KC will be hosting parties featuring some special Stone brews that are rare even to the experienced Stone drinker. You're guaranteed to have a good time and enjoy some great beer. I'll be heading to Flying Saucer from 5 to 7pm, Tuesday evening, where Stone's co-founder and CEO, Greg Koch, is said to be pouring beers and taking names. Greg will be travelling to many of the party locations. Maybe he'll follow me to The Riot Room at 7:30? Who knows? What I do know is that I'd like to see a bunch of you up there, so make it happen Kansas City!! If you're not able to join me on Tuesday, check out the schedule below and try something new at your favorite spot. I'll be hitting something on Wednesday...most likely The Foundry, where Stone is taking over the taps, serving an epic 23 different beers!! See you there.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011 - Kansas City

12pm - 1pm: Gomer's Midtown

• Stone DVD and bottle signing with Greg and Nate!

1pm - 2pm: Blanc Burgers & Bottles

• Stone Pale Ale in bottles
• Stone Smoked Porter
• Stone IPA in bottles
• Arrogant Bastard Ale
• OAKED Arrogant Bastard Ale
• Stone Levitation Ale
• Stone Cali-Belgique IPA
• Stone Ruination IPA in bottles
• Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale

3:30 - 4pm: Waldo Pizza

• Stone Pale Ale
• Stone IPA
• Arrogant Bastard Ale
• Stone Levitation Ale
• Stone Ruination IPA
• Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
• 2008 Stone Imperial Russian Stout Aged in Bourbon Barrels

5pm - 7pm: Flying Saucer

• Stone Pale Ale
• Stone Smoked Porter
• Stone Smoked Porter with Vanilla Beans
• Stone Smoked Porter with Chipotle Peppers
• Stone Smoked Porter Aged in Bourbon Barrels
• Stone IPA
• Double Dry Hopped Stone IPA
• Arrogant Bastard Ale
• Arrogant Bastard Ale Aged in Bourbon Barrels
• OAKED Arrogant Bastard Ale
• Stone Levitation Ale
• Stone Cali-Belgique IPA
• Stone Ruination IPA
• Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
• Double Dry Hopped Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
• Stone 14th Anniversary Emperial IPA
• 2010 Double Bastard Ale
• 2011 Stone Old Guardian BELGO Barley Wine
• 2010 Stone Imperial Russian Stout
• 2008 Stone Imperial Russian Stout Aged in Bourbon Barrels

7:30pm : The Riot Room

• Stone Pale Ale
• Stone Smoked Porter
• Stone Smoked Porter with Vanilla Beans
• Stone IPA
• Double Dry Hopped Stone IPA
• Arrogant Bastard Ale
• Arrogant Bastard Ale Aged in Bourbon Barrels
• OAKED Arrogant Bastard Ale
• Stone Levitation Ale
• Stone Cali-Belgique IPA
• Stone Ruination IPA
• Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
• Double Dry Hopped Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
• 2010 Stone Imperial Russian Stout
• 2010 Double Bastard Ale

Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - Kansas City
11am - 12pm: Lukas Liquor Superstore

• Stone DVD and bottle signing with Greg and Nate!

12pm - 1pm: Royal Liquors

• Stone DVD and bottle signing with Greg and Nate!

1:30pm-3pm: Swagger

• Stone Smoked Porter
• Stone IPA
• Double Dry Hopped Stone IPA
• Stone Cali-Belgique IPA
• Arrogant Bastard Ale
• Arrogant Bastard Ale Aged in Bourbon Barrels

3:30 - 5pm: Gomer's South

• Stone DVD and bottle signing with Team Stone!

6:30 - 7:45pm: Flying Saucer

• Stone Pale Ale
• Stone Smoked Porter
• Stone Smoked Porter with Vanilla Beans
• Stone Smoked Porter with Chipotle Peppers
• Stone Smoked Porter Aged in Bourbon Barrels
• Stone IPA
• Double Dry Hopped Stone IPA
• Arrogant Bastard Ale
• Arrogant Bastard Ale Aged in Bourbon Barrels
• OAKED Arrogant Bastard Ale
• Stone Levitation Ale
• Stone Cali-Belgique IPA
• Stone Ruination IPA
• Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
• Double Dry Hopped Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
• Stone 14th Anniversary Emperial IPA
• 2010 Double Bastard Ale
• 2011 Stone Old Guardian BELGO Barley Wine
• 2010 Stone Imperial Russian Stout
• 2008 Stone Imperial Russian Stout Aged in Bourbon Barrels

8pm: The Foundry

• Stone Pale Ale
• Stone Smoked Porter
• Stone Smoked Porter with Vanilla Beans
• Stone Smoked Porter with Chipotle Peppers
• Stone Smoked Porter Aged in Bourbon Barrels
• Stone IPA
• Double Dry Hopped Stone IPA
• Arrogant Bastard Ale
• Arrogant Bastard Ale Aged in Bourbon Barrels
• OAKED Arrogant Bastard Ale
• Stone Levitation Ale
• Stone Cali-Belgique IPA
• Stone Ruination IPA
• Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
• Double Dry Hopped Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
• Stone 14th Anniversary Emperial IPA
• 2010 Double Bastard Ale
• 2011 Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine
• 2010 Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine
• 2009 Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine
• 2007 Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine
• 2010 Stone Imperial Russian Stout
• 2008 Stone Imperial Russian Stout Aged in Bourbon Barrels

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