Today: Stone head brewer Mitch Steele at 3 Valley locations

Stone Brewing head brewer Mitch Steele is doing a round of promotional appearances and tastings in the Valley today:

• 1-2 p.m.: Taste of Tops in Tempe
• 4:30-5:45 p.m.: Papago Brewing in Scottsdale
• 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Moto in Phoenix

San Diego-based Stone is best-known for its Arrogant Bastard Ale, although Stone Pale Ale and Stone IPA are considered its flagship beers.