Stone Distribution, which distributes not only Stone Brewing Co.’s beers but also those of 38 craft and specialty beers in Southern California, said it will donate part of its sales this month to aid those affected by the Wine Country fires.
- For every case of Bear Republic and Russian River beer sold by Stone Distributing Co., the company will donate 25 cents.
- Stone will further donate 25 cents for every case of Stone Brewing beer sold in Southern California.
- Stone Brewing will donate 15 cents for every case of Stone beer sold via its wholesale distribution partners throughout the rest of California.
Thirty-eight brands distributed by Stone Distributing Co. have committed to splitting a donation of 25 cents a case for the entire month.
“We have spoken with Richard Norgrove Sr. and Jr. of Bear Republic, and Vinnie and Natalie Cilurzo of Russian River and verified that they are personally OK and that their businesses are safe,” said Dominic Engels, Stone Brewing CEO. “However, they have many employees, colleagues, friends, family and neighbors who have been dramatically affected in this historically tragic set