From the craft favorite brewery, a guide to making the best beer at home, with accompanying recipes and insider lore. 
Since its inception in 1996, Stone Brewing Co. has been the fastest growing brewery in the country. Beer lovers gravitate to its unique line-up, which includes favorites such as Stone IPA and Arrogant Bastard Ale. This insider's guide focuses on the history of Stone Brewing Co., and shares homebrew recipes for many of its celebrated beers including Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine, Stone Smoked Porter, and Stone 12th Anniversary Bitter Chocolate Oatmeal Stout. In addition, it features recipes from the Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens like Garlic, Cheddar, and Stone Ruination IPA Soup, BBQ Duck Tacos, and the legendary Arrogant Bastard Ale Onion Rings. With its behind-the-scenes look at one of the leaders of the craft beer scene, The Craft of Stone Brewing Co. will captivate and inspire legions of fans nationwide.1  Introduction   PART 1
7  The Nature of Beer 21  Beer through the Ages 29  A Story Called Stone   PART 2
69  The Beers of Stone Brewing Co. 69  Year-Round and Annual Releases 70  Stone Pale Ale 70  Stone Smoked Porter 71  Stone India Pale Ale 71  Arrogant Bastard Ale 72  Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine 74  Double Bastard Ale 74  Stone Imperial Russian Stout 76  Stone Ruination IPA 77  Stone Levitation Ale lcB