The Wine Down – Real Beer: Inside Stone Brewing with Greg Koch
An exploratory visit to Stone Brewing Co., and an in-depth interview with its CEO, co-founder & mastermind Greg Koch. We see the brewery in action and then sit down for a long talk with Greg in the Stone Brewery World Bistro and Gardens. Greg leads us through the inspirations behind the landmark label, as well as their philosophy and creative directions. More than just a beer, Stone is part of a larger artisanal movement that has set its sights on Europe as well. This is a true insight into the nerve center of one of artisanal beer’s most successful brands. GUEST BIO: Greg Koch moved from the midwest to California, attended USC and spent time in the music business before founding Stone Brewing with Steve Wagner in 1996. Since that time, their label has exploded in success and acclaim, and become among the most recognizable quality beers around. BeerAdvocate Magazine went as far as naming Stone, “The All-Time Top Brewery on Planet Earth.” A spirited traveller and active community member in his home of Escondido, Greg has helped create a singular success among brewers. ADD’L LINKS: stonebrewing.com twitter.com www.facebook.com twitter.com EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 00:01 Welcome to the Wine Down from the Stone Brewing Co. 01:00 Introducing Greg Koch, the brewery in action, and background on the Stone Brewing Co. 03:31 The shrinking brewery numbers in the US and the march to homogeneity. 05:41 The definition of a ‘craft brewery,’ and the introduction of fillers to the beer and the …
5 Responses to The Wine Down – Real Beer: Inside Stone Brewing with Greg Koch
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Forgive me but what would the Germans do with an IPA, they wouldn’t even know what the fuck an IPA is.
Setting up a craft ale brewery in Germany is perhaps the most ill conceived plan i’ve ever come across.
Andrew Williamson
November 29, 2012 at 10:28 am
They didnt finish their beers.. wish i couldve finished them
chargindave70
November 29, 2012 at 10:37 am
Great video and interview! Thanks for uploading this. I love pretty much everything Stone does. You guys should do an interview and video with Sam Calagione from Dogfish Head next!
TheeJohnnyG
November 29, 2012 at 11:08 am
This interview was so awkward, but it was nice to see Greg talking so passionately about the beer I have enjoyed from him for years. I have a shrine of about 20 of my favorite Stone beers proudly displayed on my shelf =)
phorensic
November 29, 2012 at 11:37 am
(Chant) Stone Stone Stone Stone Stone!
SNOT1997
November 29, 2012 at 11:55 am