Stone Hosts 30th Anniversary Celebration at Liberty Station on September 12

Three decades after Stone Brewing helped redefine American craft beer with its bold, hop-forward approach, the San Diego brewery is celebrating its 30th anniversary with one of its biggest events ever. Stone Brewing’s 30th Anniversary Celebration will take over Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station on Saturday, September 12, 2026, bringing together beer fans, families and longtime Stone supporters for an all-day celebration.

The biggest change for 2026 is that the anniversary festivities are no longer limited to ticket holders. Stone is opening the celebration to the public with a complimentary all-day party from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., featuring live music, arcade games, 90s movies, pet adoptions and plenty of Stone beer. For craft beer fans who want to take the celebration a step further, a limited VIP experience offers rare beers, exclusive food, special merchandise and access to areas not included with general admission.

The centerpiece for many beer enthusiasts will be the Stone 30th Anniversary Double IPA, a beer designed to showcase how American hop varieties have evolved since Stone began brewing in San Diego in 1996. The beer moves from pioneering varieties such as Centennial and Chinook through influential hops including Simcoe and Citra before finishing with newer varieties such as Krush and Thora, creating a liquid history of three decades of American hop innovation. Stone’s anniversary year has already included several special releases and events, including the return of classic beers such as Ruination IPA and Japanese Green Tea IPA.

Here is the official announcement from Stone Brewing with the complete event details, VIP information and featured anniversary beer:

Iconic Local Event Includes All-Day Public Party Plus Optional VIP Access 

WHAT: 

In celebration of Stone Brewing’s 30^th anniversary, it’s the biggest party yet! The leaders in local craft beer have curated a complimentary public festival that will go down in history with live music, arcade games, 90s movies, pet adoptions and amazing beers. Optional ticketed VIP access includes a range of additional rare beers and benefits. It all happens on Saturday, September 12 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

NEW FOR 2026: PUBLIC PARTY

This year’s anniversary celebration includes a complimentary all-day public party. Just as we’ve grown over the years, so has our legion of fans and their families, so we’re taking over Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station all day long for a full day of festivities.

ALSO AVAILABLE: VIP TICKET

VIP access returns with unlimited pours of rare beers and other exclusive benefits . Cost is $100 per person. Only 300 tickets available and they are already going fast. A VIP ticket includes:

·       Unlimited 2oz pours of exclusive Stone Rare Beers and Friends of Stone

·       Throwback fan-favorite food items

·       Access to exclusive VIP area

·       Upfront seating for Live Music in the garden

·       Commemorative souvenir glass

·       Custom glass etching

·       Cigar Lounge

·       Exclusive access to Kris Ketcham’s Archive Beer Cellar

·       Exclusive limited-edition 30th anniversary merchandise (one item of your choosing included in ticket price)

·       And more…

For the full beer list, menu items and more, visit https://www.stonebrewing.com/events/stone-30th-anniversary-celebration

FEATURED BEER: STONE 30th ANNIVERSARY DOUBLE IPA

The event will also feature Stone’s much-anticipated Stone 30th Anniversary Double IPA, showcasing the evolution of American hops in the three decades since Stone began brewing in San Diego in 1996. This beer takes you on a journey, beginning with pioneering varieties like Centennial and Chinook that helped define Stone in the early years, continuing through iconic hops like Simcoe and Citra that shaped the next era of craft brewing, and finishing with modern standouts like Krush and Thora that represent the industry’s continued innovation. 

WHEN:

Saturday, September 12, 2026

11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

WHERE:

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station

2816 Historic Decatur Road

San Diego, CA 92106

VIP TICKETS & COST:

https://www.stonebrewing.com/events/stone-30th-anniversary-celebration

All-Day Public Party: Complimentary
VIP Access: $100

Designated Driver: $70

Related Stone Brewing news from mybeerbuzz.com:
Stone Brewing’s 30th anniversary celebration continues a long-running tradition of special releases and major anniversary beers covered here at MyBeerBuzz. Readers can look back at the Stone 29th Anniversary Double IPA, explore the brewery’s 2026 National Year-Round Release Calendar, check out the latest Stone Green Buds IPA, and see how Stone continues to expand its lineup of fresh-focused IPAs with releases such as Fruity Fresh IPA and Freaky Fresh IPA. Stone 29th Anniversary Double IPA · Stone Brewing 2026 National Release Calendar · Stone Green Buds IPA · Stone Enjoy By 2026 IPAs

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About Stone Brewing

Founded in 1996, Stone Brewing pioneered the West Coast Style IPA, helping to fuel the modern craft beer revolution and inspire generations of beer fanatics. Today, Stone operates Tap Rooms throughout Southern California as well as its innovation brewery located at the destination Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station. Stone offers a wide range of craft beers including its most popular Stone IPA, Stone Delicious IPA and Stone Buenaveza. Stone has twice been called the “All-time Top Brewery on Planet Earth” by BeerAdvocate. To find Stone beers, visit find.stonebrewing.com. For more information on Stone Brewing visit stonebrewing.com or @StoneBrewing on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

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