Stone Officially Announces Distribution To Alabama Beginning 8/27

We tipped you off yesterday, and now it’s official.  Stone will enter the Alabama markets 8/27.  This from Stone:

ESCONDIDO, CA (July 30, 2013.mbb.) – Stone Brewing Co. is pleased to announce that, beginning August 27, the San Diego, CA brewing company’s beers will be available in bars, restaurants and retail outlets in Alabama for the first time. Known for its bold, flavorful and hop-centric ales, Stone will distribute its beers throughout The Yellowhammer State via their selected wholesaler partner, International Wines & Craft Beer. A team of Stone representatives will take over Alabama with a host of events August 27 through September 6.

“The craft beer scene in Alabama has recently taken off, and fans across the state have been telling us they can’t wait to embrace our bold, hoppy beers,” said Stone Director of National Sales Jason Armstrong. “It’s exciting to add Alabama to our Stone family and contribute to the state’s prospering craft beer scene.”

Stone beers will be available in bars, retail outlets and restaurants throughout the state. Alabama joins 39 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 Alabama. 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