At the time, the longstanding Japanese beer company said the goal of the acquisition was to expand its availability in the U.S. by using Stone facilities to brew its signature lager.

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But Stone’s issuing of clear bottles filled with light, easy, low calorie refreshment offers the surest sign this beer reporter has seen that, yes, all this time, we were worthy, after all.

The 13th anniversary party may be over, but some bottles of Stone’s super-hoppy 13th Anniversary Ale can still be found scattered about at select retailers, and some kegs are still popping up in ...