(Escondido, CA) – Nothing about the beer style is indicated on the label that got approved this week though speculation on BA among other sources is that the brew will be an Imperial Red Ale. Stone Brewing will likely officially announce it and provide more info about

Stone 13th Anniversary Ale

on its website or blog later this spring. Last year’s edition was a Bitter Chocolate Oatmeal Chocolate Stout. What have you heard or what do you think the brewery will do for this year’s version? The 2009 edition will be released on Monday, June 29.

Stone is holding its anniversary event on Saturday, August 22, the proceeds for which support local charities. Tickets are on sale at the Stone website.

Click below for the back label.