Stone

Officially, the Stone Brewing Co. stated in May that they will "not be in North Carolina for a few years": " ... we have no immediate plans to invade North Carolina. Those pesky hope-inducing rumors are exactly that–rumors. While we are certainly sympathetic to thirsty hop-deprived Southern citizens such as yourself, the bottom line is this: we’ve experienced phenomenal growth since we started up in 1996, and have been challenged to make enough beer each day to keep our fans happy both near and far. We are constantly increasing our production capacity, but it is still nowhere near enough to keep the whole country swimming in Arrogant Bastard. However, we are indeed hoping to move into the Southeast within the next couple of years; sooner, hopefully, rather than later. "

But maybe that's changed: from Bruisin' Ales blog in Asheville:


It’s confirmed! From the source. Founders Brewing, a top-notch brewery from Grand Rapids, Michigan, will be making it’s appearance very, very soon. Beer spies tell us it could be as soon as two weeks. Founders, of course, is practically famous for their Kentucky Breakfast Stout. (We’ve been sitting on a bottle of that for over a year now, because we horde.)
The other big news is the Stone Brewing Co. is entering the NC market with a goal of Sept. 1, just in time for “leaf season.” Arrogant Bastards for everyone!