Why Stoney’s Was Once Known as the “No Hangover Beer”
For more than a century, Stoney’s Beer has been a part of Western Pennsylvania’s story. Since 1907, we’ve prided ourselves on brewing beer the right way: with tradition, care, and simple ingredients. Back in the 1960s, loyal fans gave Stoney’s a nickname that stuck — “The No Hangover Beer.”
And here’s the fun part: even today, people still call it that. Of course, drinking too much of any alcohol can catch up with you, but generation after generation of Stoney’s drinkers have noticed something different about the mornings after.
What Causes a Hangover?
Most people think a hangover is just from “too much alcohol,” but it’s not that simple. Several factors play into why you feel rough the next day:
Dehydration: Alcohol is a diuretic, which makes your body lose water and electrolytes.
Congeners: These are byproducts of fermentation (often darker beers, wines, and spirits have more of them) and they can make hangovers worse.
Added Sugars & Additives: Many beers are brewed with syrups, sugars, or unnecessary fillers that your body has to process, making your system work harder.
Inflammation & Sleep Disruption: Alcohol impacts your immune system and disrupts REM sleep, both of which contribute to feeling sluggish.
So in short: hangovers aren’t just about how much you drink, it’s also about what’s in your drink.
Why Stoney’s Felt (and Still Feels) Different
Here’s where Stoney’s history and brewing process comes in. Unlike many mass-produced beers that lean on sugar, syrups, or other artificial additives to cut costs or boost sweetness, Stoney’s has always stuck to a simple formula:
All-natural ingredients
No added sugars
No unnecessary fillers or “extra junk”
Because of this, Stoney’s fans noticed their mornings weren’t as rough. With fewer additives for your body to process, you’re essentially getting a cleaner beer. That doesn’t mean Stoney’s is a magical cure (trust us, we don’t make hangover promises!) but it does mean you’re drinking something brewed the natural way, with nothing added and nothing to hide.
A Quick Note (the Fun Kind)
Now, just so we’re clear: we’re not telling anyone to go out and “test” the old nickname the hard way. We believe in drinking responsibly and enjoying Stoney’s for the taste, the tradition, and the good times. Not for the aftermath. But hey, if people still call it the “No Hangover Beer” after all these years… well, we’ll raise a glass to that. 🍻
Tradition That Stands the Test of Time
The “No Hangover Beer” nickname may have started as barroom chatter in the ’60s, but it speaks to a larger truth: Stoney’s has always been brewed with integrity. For more than 100 years, we’ve stuck to natural brewing traditions that put quality first, and people still notice the difference today.
So next time you crack open a cold Stoney’s, you’re not just tasting a beer. You’re tasting over a century of craftsmanship, community, and care, with a little nickname that has stood the test of time.
