Richmond BizSense caught up with Greg Koch, a co-founder of Stone Brewing Co. As Stone readies for its huge entrance into Richmond and the East Coast, Koch talks about responding to critics, the craft brew scene in general, and Stone’s anticipated effect on the city.
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Cidery squeezes into craft brew market
An entrepreneur is taking a crack at Richmond’s craft brew market and has his eye on Scott’s Addition to launch a hard cider business.
Lakeside shop’s new addition is brewing
Construction on Richmond’s newest – and likely its smallest – brewery has begun with the expansion of a home-brew shop.
Couple takes over New Kent vineyard
After living in Italy with a view of a vineyard, a North Virginia couple bought a 150-acre winery in New Kent County.
City makes pricey promises to land Stone Brewing
Richmond officially won the battle for Stone Brewing on Thursday, but Stone’s decision to bring its massive operations here was helped along by a $33 million incentive from the city.
Governor toasts Stone’s arrival in Richmond
Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced that California-based Stone Brewing Co. has decided to open its $74 million East Coast brewing facility in Richmond near Rocketts Landing.
Brewer brings beer scene to Shockoe Bottom
After switching locations earlier this year, a local business owner is setting up for a 2015 opening of a joint brewery and restaurant concept.
Possible Stone Brewing sites get first city approval

A pair of Richmond sites competing for a massive brewery development got the green light from the city’s Planning Commission on Monday.
Three breweries rep RVA at Denver festival
Three Richmond brewers headed to Denver over the weekend to compete in the Great American Beer festival, and one is bringing home a gold medal.
Midnight Brewery taps new facility
A Goochland brewery celebrated the opening of its new location on Friday. It’s new home is double the space and allows for 12 times the beer production.