TORONTO, Feb. 19, 2015 /CNW/ - Stone Brewing Co. is pleased to announce that, beginning February 23, the San Diego, California-based brewing company's bold and flavorful craft beers will be available for the first time in bars and restaurants in Ontario via its wholesaler partner Horizon Beers. To celebrate Stone's arrival into Ontario, a team of Stone representatives will tour Toronto, Ottawa, Kingston, Kitchener, Hamilton, and London with a host of events February 23 through 27.
"It's awesome to be able to bring Stone beer to many of our long-awaiting Canadian fans," said Stone Vice President of Sales Todd Karnig. "We chose Horizon Beers because they believe in providing craft beer fans with quality beers at the peak of freshness—something that is extremely important to Stone. Canadians are ready for Stone, and we feel privileged to contribute to the country's prospering craft beer scene."
Ontario is the third province to join 40 U.S. states; Washington, D.C.; and Puerto Rico as places where Stone beers are distributed. Two of Stone's most iconic beers, Arrogant Bastard Ale and Stone IPA, will be on offer to Ontario's craft beer enthusiasts.
Stone Events in Ontario
TORONTO
MONDAY | 02.23.15
BIER MARKT ESPLANDE | 6-9PM
58 THE ESPLANADE, TORONTO, ON
416-862-7575 | BIERMARKT.COM
TUESDAY | 02.24.15
BEER BISTRO | 6-9PM
18 KING ST. EAST, TORONTO, ON
416-861-9872 | BEERBISTRO.COM
WEDNESDAY | 02.25.15
INDIE ALE HOUSE | 7-10PM
2876 DUNDAS ST. WEST, TORONTO, ON
416-760-9691 | INDIEALEHOUSE.COM
FRIDAY | 02.27.15
BAR HOP | 3-6PM
391 KING ST. WEST, TORONTO, ON
647-352-7476 | BARHOPBAR.COM
FRIDAY | 02.27.15
AMSTERDAM | 7-10PM
245 QUEENS QUAY WEST, TORONTO, ON
416-504-1020 | AMSTERDAMBEER.COM
HAMILTON
WEDNESDAY | 02.25.15
WINKING JUDGE | 8PM-CLOSE
25 AUGUSTA ST., HAMILTON, ON
905-524-5626 | WINKINGJUDGE.COM
KINGSTON
WEDNESDAY | 02.25.15
THE BROOKLYN | 8PM-CLOSE
14 GARRETT ST., KINGSTON, ON
FACEBOOK.COM/BROOKLYNKTOWN
KITCHENER
TUESDAY | 02.24.15
THE BENT ELBOW | 7PM-CLOSE
2880 KING ST. EAST, KITCHENER, ON
519-208-0202 | THEBENTELBOW.CA
LONDON
THURSDAY | 02.26.15
BEERTOWN | 7PM-10PM
109 FANSHAWE PARK RD. E, LONDON, ON
519-679-5424 | BEERTOWN.CA
NEWMARKET
THURSDAY | 02.26.15
HUNGRY BREW HOPS PUBLIC HOUSE & EATERY | 6:30-10PM
211 MAIN ST. SOUTH, NEWMARKET, ON
905-235-8277 | HUNGRYBREWHOPS.COM
OTTAWA
MONDAY | 02.23.15
BIER MARKT OTTAWA | 5-8PM
156 SPARKS ST., OTTAWA, ON K1P 5CI
613-780-7575 | BIERMARKT.COM
TUESDAY | 02.24.15
BROTHER'S BEER BISTRO | 5:30PM-CLOSE
366 DALHOUSIE ST., OTTAWA, ON
613-695-6300 | BROTHERSBEERBISTRO.CA
For more information on the events listed above, please visit stonebrewing.com/canada.
About Stone Brewing Co.
Founded by Greg Koch and Steve Wagner in 1996, San Diego-based Stone Brewing Co.is the 10th largest craft brewer in the United States. Stone has been listed on the Inc.500 | 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list 10 times, and has been called the "All-time Top Brewery on Planet Earth" by BeerAdvocate magazine twice. The multi-faceted company will be the first American craft brewer to independently own and operate facilities in Berlin, Germany and also has plans to open operations east of the Mississippi. Known for its bold, flavorful and largely hop-centric beers, Stone has earned a reputation for brewing outstanding, unique beers while maintaining an unwavering commitment to sustainability, business ethics, philanthropy and the art of brewing. For more information on Stone Brewing Co., please visit stonebrewing.com or the company's social media sites: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Google+, YouTube, Pinterest and The Stone Blog.
SOURCE Horizon Beers
Image with caption: "Stone Brewing Co. (CNW Group/Horizon Beers)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20150219_C5629_PHOTO_EN_12331.jpg
Kyle Osland, Horizon Beers Inc. / Sales &Marketing, (416)732-0899, [email protected]
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