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40-520: True Craft was a $ 100M fund announced in April 2016 with the goal of assisting independent craft brewers. The fund, announced by Stone Brewing Company founders Greg Koch and Steve Wagner, was intended to buy small stakes in interested craft brewers, but no more than 25%. This would allow brewers to continue to operate independently without having to borrow from banks, sell to traditional venture capitalists, or sell to multinational conglomerates. The initiative

80-530: A nondenominational , evangelical megachurch , was constructed in 2005 and opened in 2007. It occupies the site of the former Technical Training Center at Service School Command San Diego (Building 94, constructed 1969). The building houses new Christian education facilities, office space, and a 3,500 seat worship center, making it one of the largest auditoriums in Southern California . The church currently averages 12,000 in attendance per week, making it

120-538: A Stone Company Store which sells Stone merchandise as well as 1- and 2-liter growlers and 40-ounce and can that can be filled with Stone's year-round beers and special releases. In May 2013 a second Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens opened in the Liberty Station development in the Point Loma neighborhood of San Diego . The 23,500-square-foot (2,180 m ) facility cost $ 8 million and can seat 700 patrons. It

160-532: A brand revamp that emphasizes the word "Stone" on the sides of their products. Beginning in 2018, Stone's legal representatives systematically alleged trademark infringement against any organization that used the word Stone or Bastard in the name of the company or product. Many of the companies are unrelated to the beer industry. Over 90 objections have been filed to date. In June 2022, Stone and Sapporo Breweries announced that they had reached an agreement for Sapporo to purchase Stone Brewing for $ 168 million, with

200-399: A diverse range of food and beverage options. Visitors can explore a variety of stalls and counters offering everything from fresh produce and gourmet foods to craft beer and specialty cocktails. Liberty Public Market has many artisans and merchants, emphasizing more on vintage clothing and jewelry stands. The NTC Landing section is home to the historic Sail Ho Golf Course, which was built in

240-688: A high hop content, and an average alcohol strength between 6% and 10%. Stone Brewing has been rated as a "world class brewery" by two beer enthusiast websites, RateBeer and BeerAdvocate . Stone Brewing has been voted by the readers of Beer Advocate as the #1 "All Time Top Brewery on Planet Earth." In August 2022, Sapporo Breweries bought Stone for $ 165 million, with the Stone brewery taking on production of Sapporo beers in California for distribution across North America. Stone opened in San Marcos in 1996 at

280-525: A memorial to the 52 U.S. Navy submarines and 3,505 submariners lost in World War II . After 14 years of fundraising , planning and dealing with bureaucracy , the memorial was dedicated at Liberty Station. The memorial honors the 52 submarines that were lost in World War II. It consists of 52 American Liberty Elm trees , 52 flags and 52 granite memorials to the ships and men who were lost. The project

320-562: A park/open space area along the boat channel. The Naval Training Center site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places , and many of the individual structures are designated as historic by the City of San Diego. Dozens of the historical buildings are being adapted for stores, offices, schools, art galleries, and other purposes. The project started when the Navy announced in 1993 that it

360-413: A variety of retail shops. In May 2013, Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens opened on Historic Decatur Road. The 23,500-square-foot (2,180 m ) facility cost $ 8 million and can seat 700 patrons; it is the largest retail enterprise at Liberty Station. In May 2016 Boffo Cinemas opened a six-screen multiplex theater called The Lot ; it is located in the renovated historic Luce Auditorium. Several of

400-507: Is also used to describe a landscaped linear open-space area that runs the length of the development. The educational district of Liberty Station consists of High Tech Village , a group of public charter schools collectively known as High Tech High . The campus includes five high schools, two middle schools, and two elementary schools. The schools are part of the San Diego City Schools . The high school students are allowed to walk to

440-412: Is designated for several hotels, currently including a Homewood Suites by Hilton and a Courtyard by Marriott. A large resort hotel by Nickelodeon is on the drawing boards. The hotel district also contains the historic training structure USS  Recruit  (TDE-1) . Formerly a commissioned "non-ship" of the U.S. Navy, this is a two-thirds scale model of a Navy frigate built right into the ground. She

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480-622: Is housed in the former mess hall and several other historic buildings of the former Naval Training Center San Diego . In 2013 Stone opened a location in Terminal 2 of San Diego International Airport . In addition to the locations at Escondido and Liberty Station, there are Stone Company Stores in Oceanside , Pasadena , and in San Diego's Little Italy community. The stores sell beer in bottles, kegs and growlers . In June 2008, Stone Brewing covered

520-516: Is located on Roosevelt Road at Historic Decatur Road and is still being developed. The Ocean Village section, which has not yet been developed, is located on Historic Decatur Road and Perry Road; it is planned as a maritime-themed area with retail and light industrial tenants as well as public access to the boat channel. Anchor tenants of the retail and commercial districts include Vons , Trader Joe's , and Ace Hardware . There are several dozen restaurants, including several Starbucks coffee shops, and

560-556: Is the largest brewery in Southern California . Based on 2020 sales volume, it is the ninth largest craft brewery in the United States. The brewery's first beer was Stone Pale Ale, which was considered to be its flagship ale until it was retired in 2015. The company's best known brand is Arrogant Bastard Ale, which has been described as a "watershed beer" that "put San Diego on the craft brew map." Most of Stone's beers are characteristic of west-coast craft beer, meaning that they have

600-459: Is the most developed of the commercial areas. The NTC Landing section of Liberty Station is located at Lytton Avenue and Truxton Road and is accessed through the iconic gate off Lytton Avenue, formerly NTC's Gate 6, whose image serves as a kind of visual symbol for all of Liberty Station. The Harbor Square section of Liberty Station is located at Laning Road and Harbor Drive, across from San Diego Bay and Naval Base Point Loma . The Fitness Club section

640-456: The Point Loma community of San Diego. It has a waterfront location, on a boat channel off San Diego Bay , just west of San Diego International Airport and a few miles north of downtown San Diego . The 361-acre (1.46 km ) project includes several distinct districts: a retail and commercial district, a promenade focused on nonprofit activities, an arts district, educational district, residential district, hotel district, office district, and

680-649: The 1920s by Albert Spalding of Spalding Sports. Being the oldest golf course in San Diego, it was originally the San Diego Country Club called the Loma Club. It also used to be utilized by the Navy as a fitness training area for recruits. Under the NTC Foundation, Sail Ho has recently been renovated by Cary Bickler who redesigned the fairways, greens, and practice facilities. The practice facilities provide lessons from

720-572: The Baltics, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. In 2016 a corner of Stone Brewing Berlin opened as a full restaurant and gardens, Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Berlin. In April 2019 the entire Stone Brewing - Berlin operation was sold to Scotland-based BrewDog . On October 8, 2014, sources indicated Stone Brewing had chosen Richmond, Virginia , as

760-517: The NTC Command Center was named in honor of Richard “Dick” Laub, a Point Loma realtor and Navy veteran, after his widow donated $ 1.5 million USD to the NTC Foundation. The retail and commercial district of Liberty Station is divided into five sections: The Marketplace, Ocean Village, NTC Landing, Harbor Square, and Fitness Club. The Marketplace section is located on Truxtun Road, between Womble and Roosevelt Road, adjacent to Rosecrans Street; it

800-715: The PGA Professional, Tim Purin. Other famous golfers who have invested their time at Sail Ho include Craig Stadler and Phil Mickelson , both of whom played junior golf tournaments here when they were young. The nine-hole executive course also features a pro-shop and the Sail Ho Bar & Grill. ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station is a group of historic buildings being renovated for the display of arts, science, culture, and technology. It houses theater groups, dance companies, museums, galleries, and classes of many kinds. There are also several venues for public and private events, including

840-735: The Rock Academy and Church pending a review for compliance and compatibility with the NTC Precise Plan and Local Coastal Program report (September 2001) and determine the Church’s appropriateness for that area." However, in August the mayor said he would not suspend the church's permit, describing the proposed suspension as "unreasonable". In 1995 the San Diego Chapter of United States Submarine Veterans of World War II voted unanimously to create

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880-622: The boat channel, and an athletic club. Due to its large open areas, Liberty Station is a popular setting for 5k walk/runs sponsored by local businesses and non-profit organizations. Seasonal kayak and paddle board rentals are offered as well. Liberty Station has several fitness and therapy centers as well as gyms and athletic clubs, including Point Loma Sports Club, Therapy Specialists, Yoga Six, Fitness Without Walls, Fitness Together, San Diego Gymnastics, Riptide Soccer Club, Pilates By The Bay, Performing Arts & Athletics Restorative Training Specialists, and Walkabout International. An aquatic center

920-493: The company announced plans to open a tap room and 10-barrel brewing system in Napa, California , the heart of California's Wine Country . The facility is housed in the historic Borrero building in downtown Napa and opened in May 2018. On February 12, 2018, Stone filed a lawsuit against MillerCoors , the makers of Keystone beer, alleging that they were attempting to co-opt their name after

960-553: The former mess hall of the Naval Training Center. The base's former command center and the former parade ground are also included in the ARTS DISTRICT. The command center building contains displays about the history of NTC and of Point Loma, and has an adjacent rose garden which was planted by the wife of an early base commander. This 28-acre (11 ha) area is operated by the non-profit NTC Foundation. The term "promenade"

1000-464: The founders of Stone Brewing had been working on the concept for a year before making the announcement, which was made before all the details were worked out due to news that an Anheuser-Busch -owned brewery, Bend, Oregon -based 10 Barrel, was planning to open a brewpub in East Village, San Diego later in 2016. On June 28, 2019, Koch confirmed "That hasn't been active for some months," Koch said. "It

1040-404: The housing is in a Spanish architectural style in keeping with traditional San Diego. The civilian residential community includes townhomes, row homes, and single family homes. In 2007 it was named by Money magazine as one of the best places to retire in San Diego. However, people of all ages live in the community, young families as well as retired couples. The hotel district of Liberty Station

1080-532: The largest church in San Diego. Adjacent to the church is the Rock Academy , a private Christian school serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. In May 2012 the San Diego County Grand Jury issued a report concluding that the church's location in an area designated for education use is inappropriate, and recommending that the city "Suspend the current Conditional Use Permit for

1120-599: The location currently home to Port Brewing Company and The Lost Abbey . Local designer/illustrator Thomas K. Matthews created the original gargoyle in 1996. He also drew the Arrogant Bastard Ale, Stone Ruination IPA, and Stone Levitation Ale gargoyles, as well as barley and hops motifs. Since 1999, the company has also operated its own distribution arm called Stone Distributing Company which services Southern California and represents more than 40 craft beer , cider and kombucha brands. In 2006, Stone relocated from

1160-531: The original brewery to a new, custom-designed facility in Escondido. In 2013, the company opened a packaging hall just south of the brewery which houses the bottling and keg lines. The brewery in Escondido produced 325,645 US beer barrels in 2015. The site is also home to a restaurant, Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Escondido, an 8,500-square-foot (790 m ) restaurant with a large outdoor patio and 1 acre (4,000 m ) of gardens. The brewery also houses

1200-463: The purchase expected to close in August 2022. The sale did not include Stone Distributing, which is set to become its own independent company. Stone has won several awards at major international beer competitions. Liberty Station, San Diego Liberty Station is a mixed-use development in San Diego, California , on the site of the former Naval Training Center San Diego . It is located in

1240-450: The renovation was completed, bringing the total number of buildings successfully adapted to fifteen. The nonprofit NTC Foundation oversees the development of the historic and nonprofit area. According to Foundation director Alan Ziter, "This is the largest historical preservation project in San Diego and it's also the city's largest arts and culture project in terms of size and scope. It's been slow and steady. But we'll get it done." In 2014

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1280-594: The retail and commercial district during lunch. The residential district of Liberty Station has two main sections, one section for military housing and the other a residential community developed by the McMillin Corporation. The military housing area is not properly part of the Liberty Station development and is still owned by the U.S. Government. It includes 500 units, mostly townhomes, and also features children's playgrounds and sports facilities. The exterior of

1320-434: The retail establishments, including Vons and Stone Brewing, are built inside historic structures from Naval Training Center days. In order to maintain the external appearance of the historic structures they have unusual layouts. The Vons store occupies two separate buildings, formerly barracks, separated by an open courtyard. Stone Brewing incorporates multiple buildings including the former mess hall. Liberty Public Market has

1360-741: The roof of the brewery with solar panels , cutting their energy costs nearly in half. The 1,561 roof-mounted solar modules will offset more than 538,000 pounds (244,000 kg) of carbon emissions over its lifetime, which is equivalent to planting 204 acres (0.83 km ) of trees. In Summer 2014, the company announced plans to open Stone Brewing Berlin in the German capital. A 100 hectoliter brewery with onsite can filling in Berlin Mariendorf went into operation in June 2016. At that time, Stone Berlin began distributing Stone IPA and Arrogant Bastard Ale to Austria,

1400-576: The site for its first brewery in the eastern United States. The other two finalists for the brewery were Columbus, Ohio, and Norfolk, Virginia. Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe made the formal announcement about the new brewery on October 9, 2014. The brewery held the opening of the Stone Company Store Richmond in March 2016 and began brewing, kegging and bottling Stone IPA in July 2016. In May 2016,

1440-546: Was an idea that never came to fruition." Koch cited the high purchase prices being offered by Constellation Brands and InBev made it too hard for a fund of the size of True Craft to be effective. The fund was closed without making any investments. Stone Brewing Company Stone Brewing (formerly Stone Brewing Co. ) is a brewery headquartered in Escondido, California , United States. Founded in 1996 in San Marcos , it

1480-450: Was closing the San Diego training center. The City of San Diego created a 27-member commission to determine what to do with the site. The commission developed and the city accepted a detailed plan that served as the basis for a request for quotation from a master developer; The Corky McMillin Company was selected. The base closed with a ceremony on March 21, 1997. In November 2012 Phase Two of

1520-450: Was discontinued in 2019 after reportedly being unsuccessful in matching the high purchase prices being offered by the larger beer brands. It was reported that the term "True Craft Brewing" was trademarked by Stone Brewing Company Koch in October 2015. The venture was first announced at the 2016 EG Conference held April 29, 2016 at Carmel, California . The Los Angeles Times reported that

1560-415: Was driven by Doug Smay, whose father served in submarines during World War II. The memorial consists of two long sidewalks, flanked by the trees, flags and plaques. Ninety percent of the money for the project was raised through private donations . The park and open space area includes the golf course as well as a 46-acre (190,000 m ) waterfront park with playground areas, a walking/jogging trail along

1600-537: Was used to teach shipboard procedures to recruits and was affectionately nicknamed the USS Neversail . She is currently unoccupied but is slated to become a museum at some time in the future. She is visible from North Harbor Drive. The office district is a collection of newly built office buildings whose architecture reflects the Spanish Colonial Revival style of the original NTC buildings. Rock Church ,

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