If you're a viewer of the show, then you know that we not only are avid craft beer supporters, but we are rabid fans of Stone Brewing Co. in Escondido Ca. We have done a few shows on Stone Beers, including the Smoked Porter, and the 13th Anniversary Ale, and believe me, we have to talk ourselves out of doing some of their other beers so that we can feature other great breweries.
This last weekend (August 22, 2009) we were able to go down to Escondido and celebrate Stone's 13th Anniversary with Stone and about 40+ other breweries from around the country and OH, what good time those were.
We posted about 75 pics from the event, from the 200 + that we took. If you would like to see the main set check out the Flickr Set : [ Stone 13th Anniversary Party ]
Here are a couple of highlights.
First, a personal highlight for me was that Laura (my wife) got her first Stone T-Shirt at the event, reminding all that they are not worthy!

Of course, the best part of the day was the NBT crew drinking beer, and being crazy!

Second to that was meeting "Dr." Bill Sysak the one and only Bistro Garden Beer expert. Dr. Bill has a special place in the heart of NBT for helping us with pairing for a couple of shows.

Another great part of the show was the people. Everyone, and I mean everyone, was super friendly and chill, and it was like getting together with a thousand of your best friends to drink beer.
Here are the Arrogant Ladies! Ladies who love beer are the best ladies!

The best beer of the day, though, was the new Collaboration brew from Stone , Maui Brewing Co., and Home brewer Ken Schmidt "Kona Coffee Macadamia Nut Coconut Porter". Words can not describe how amazing this beer is.

In the end, a good time was had by all. If you weren't able to make it this year, definitely be there next year. Those Arrogant brewers at Stone know how to throw a party, and we a NBT say Cheers to Stone, Happy Anniversary and thanks for letting us be a part of the celebration.

So, beer drinkers, hopefully we will see you all in Denver for GABF! Look us up if you will be attending!
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