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Stepping Stone Brewing Co.

Stepping Stone Brewing Co is more than a brewery - it's a mission to create new opportunities for refugees through craft brewing. Every glass represents a story of integration and a belief that good craft can build bridges between worlds. The Danish brewery combines science and creativity in balanced beers with a deeper meaning behind every bottle.

  • Dark craft beer can from Stepping Stone Brewing Company
    Item no.: 0555-7436634

    There's a quiet defiance to a beer that insists on being both dark and light at once. Black Lotus is Stepping Stone's take on that balancing act between roasted malt and fresh, tropical hops.

    Expert description of Stepping Stone Black Lotus Black IPA

    Black Lotus is a Danish Black IPA at 6.6% from Stepping Stone Brewing Company - the brewery's first attempt at this demanding style. Here, the roasted, dark malt character of a classic stout meets the fresh, citrus and passion fruit-driven hop profile of a modern IPA, resulting in a beer that's both deep and surprisingly light on the palate.

    Stepping Stone is a young brewery from Hørning near Aarhus, founded by Daniel True, Runee Stusgaard and Simon Grøndahl Lyngholm Jakobsen. The brewery was named Danish Brewery of the Year 2024, and behind the experimental recipes lies a social project that gives refugees and people without a foothold in the job market a place in production.

    Tasting Notes

    Aroma

    Roasted notes of coffee and dark chocolate arrive first, quickly followed by fresh, tropical aromas reminiscent of passion fruit and citrus peel.

    Taste

    Medium-bodied with distinct roasted malt, a touch of liquorice and cocoa, and a hop character that leans toward citrus and tropical fruit.

    Finish

    Dry and pleasantly bitter, with a clean finish that fades quickly, leaving only an echo of roasted malt.

    Specifications

    Name: Black Lotus
    Brewery: Stepping Stone Brewing Company
    Country/Region: Denmark
    Beer style: Black India Pale Ale
    ABV: 6.6%
    Size: 440 ML
    Malt: Barley malt and wheat malt
    Ingredients: Barley malt, wheat malt, hops, yeast, water
    Serving suggestion: 6-10°C in a wide beer glass or tulip glass

    Flavour Profile

    Roasted · Hoppy · Fruity · Creamy

    Did You Know?

    Black IPA is a relatively young style that really took off in the US during the 2010s, when brewers began hiding an IPA's fresh hop character behind a stout's dark, roasted malt. Black Lotus is Stepping Stone's first attempt at this hybrid style.

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    • 6,50
      1pcs.
      5,75EUR
  • Pale beer can with pilsner from Stepping Stone Brewing Company
    Item no.: 059463-615-5589

    There's beer you drink for the experience, and beer you drink because it's simply excellent craft. New Tides belongs to the latter category - a pilsner with no frills, only precision.

    Expert description of Stepping Stone New Tides Pilsner

    New Tides is a fresh, easy-drinking pilsner at 4.7% from Stepping Stone Brewing Company, brewed in the Helles tradition with a clean malt profile and a crisp, pleasant bitterness. Pale bread notes and a mild herbal hop character build toward a refreshing, dry finish, making it just as suited to quenching thirst after a long day as to a relaxed everyday glass.

    Stepping Stone is a young brewery from Hørning near Aarhus, founded by Daniel True, Runee Stusgaard and Simon Grøndahl Lyngholm Jakobsen and named Danish Brewery of the Year 2024. Behind the experimental recipes lies a social project that gives refugees and people on the margins of the job market a place in production.

    Tasting Notes

    Aroma

    Pale bread and a mild, herbal touch of hops.

    Taste

    Clean malt character with crisp, balanced bitterness and a hint of honey.

    Finish

    Dry and refreshing, with a short, clean finish.

    Specifications

    Name: New Tides
    Brewery: Stepping Stone Brewing Company
    Country/Region: Denmark
    Beer style: Pilsner (Helles)
    ABV: 4.7%
    Size: 440 ML
    Malt: Barley malt
    Allergens: Gluten (barley)
    Best before: 05/2027
    Serving suggestion: 4-6°C in a tall pilsner glass

    Flavour Profile

    Malty · Crisp · Dry · Light

    Did You Know?

    The name New Tides points to Stepping Stone's philosophy of bringing fresh energy to Danish beer shelves - even when brewing a classic style like pilsner, where the focus is on precision rather than experimentation.

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    • 8,00
      1pcs.
      7,00EUR
  • Chestnut-brown Christmas beer can from Stepping Stone Brewing Company
    Item no.: 0555-7436640

    There's something reassuring about a Christmas beer that doesn't try too hard - Nut Cracker is Stepping Stone's take on festive comfort without spice overload: walnuts, caramel and a touch of dark chocolate in one easy-drinking glass.

    Expert description of Stepping Stone Nut Cracker Brown Ale

    Nut Cracker is a Danish Brown Ale Christmas beer at 5.6% from Stepping Stone Brewing Company - a soft, nutty and lightly spiced take on the classic Brown Ale, brewed with a focus on balance rather than heavy festive spicing. The malt delivers caramel, roasted nut and a light toffee sweetness, while the bitterness stays mild, making it easy to drink through a whole Christmas dinner.

    Stepping Stone is a young brewery from Hørning near Aarhus, founded by Daniel True, Runee Stusgaard and Simon Grøndahl Lyngholm Jakobsen, and named Danish Brewery of the Year 2024. With Nut Cracker, the brewery shows that its experimental streak also works on an approachable, classic style - a Christmas beer without overwhelming spice or high alcohol.

    Tasting Notes

    Aroma

    Walnuts, caramel and a subtle hint of chocolate and festive spice sit in fine balance on the nose.

    Taste

    Round and soft with distinct walnut, roasted malt, toffee and a light spiced sweetness that never takes over.

    Finish

    Mild and pleasant, with a dry finish and a light, rounded bitterness.

    Specifications

    Name: Nut Cracker
    Brewery: Stepping Stone Brewing Company
    Country/Region: Denmark
    Beer style: Brown Ale (Danish Christmas Beer)
    ABV: 5.6%
    Size: 440 ML
    Malt: Barley malt and wheat malt
    Ingredients: Barley malt, wheat malt, hops, yeast, water
    Serving suggestion: 6-10°C in a wide beer glass or snifter

    Flavour Profile

    Malty · Creamy · Spiced · Nutty

    Did You Know?

    Danish Christmas beer traditions date back to the 1800s, but Nut Cracker represents the newest generation of that tradition: a microbrewery reinterpreting the classic Christmas Brown Ale without resorting to the heavy spicing many Christmas beers are known for.

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    • 6,50
      1pcs.
      5,75EUR
  • Colourful beer can with Double IPA from Stepping Stone Brewing Company
    Item no.: 059463-615-5590

    Some beers whisper. The Great Reset shouts - tropical fruit, resin and a hop bitterness that doesn't ask permission.

    Expert description of Stepping Stone The Great Reset Double IPA

    The Great Reset - 2026 Edition is a rich, hop-driven Danish Double IPA at 8% from Stepping Stone Brewing Company. The beer offers an intense aroma of tropical fruit, citrus and resin, followed by a deep malt base that counters the pronounced hop bitterness. The taste is juicy and full, with notes of mango, pineapple, grapefruit and lightly caramelised malt, while the 8% ABV brings warmth without dominating.

    Stepping Stone is a young brewery from Hørning near Aarhus, founded by Daniel True, Runee Stusgaard and Simon Grøndahl Lyngholm Jakobsen and named Danish Brewery of the Year 2024. Behind the experimental recipes lies a social project that gives refugees and people on the margins of the job market a place in production.

    Tasting Notes

    Aroma

    Intense tropical fruit, citrus and resin from generous hopping.

    Taste

    Juicy and full-bodied with mango, pineapple and grapefruit, carried by a deep, lightly caramelised malt base.

    Finish

    Long, bitter and fruity with a distinct, lingering hop imprint.

    Specifications

    Name: The Great Reset - 2026 Edition
    Brewery: Stepping Stone Brewing Company
    Country/Region: Denmark
    Beer style: Double India Pale Ale
    ABV: 8%
    Size: 440 ML
    Malt: Barley malt
    Allergens: Gluten (barley)
    Best before: 11/2026
    Serving suggestion: 8-10°C in a wide tulip glass

    Flavour Profile

    Hoppy · Fruity · Bitter · Full-bodied

    Did You Know?

    The Great Reset is re-released every year as a new "edition" with small adjustments to the hop blend, letting hop enthusiasts follow how Stepping Stone refines its take on the perfect Double IPA year by year.

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    • 8,00
      1pcs.
      7,00EUR
  • Dark beer can with dry stout from Stepping Stone Brewing Company
    Item no.: 059463-615-5591

    A tribute to the Scottish Highlands, brewed in Hørning. Tor Dhubh is dark, dry and honest - no detours, just roasted malt and a bitterness that knows exactly what it wants.

    Expert description of Stepping Stone Tor Dhubh Dry Stout

    Tor Dhubh is a dark, roasted and classically dry stout at 4.2% - the first of its kind from Stepping Stone Brewing Company. The beer is brewed as a tribute to the Scottish Highlands and hits the style with precision: deep roasted malt notes, a pronounced bitterness and a dry, tight finish. Its low ABV keeps it easy to drink without losing character.

    Stepping Stone is a young brewery from Hørning near Aarhus, founded by Daniel True, Runee Stusgaard and Simon Grøndahl Lyngholm Jakobsen and named Danish Brewery of the Year 2024. Behind the experimental recipes lies a social project that gives refugees and people on the margins of the job market a place in production.

    Tasting Notes

    Aroma

    Coffee, dark chocolate and lightly toasted grain.

    Taste

    Dry cocoa, roasted malt and a hint of smoky bitterness.

    Finish

    Dry, dark and pleasantly bitter - exactly as a classic dry stout should be.

    Specifications

    Name: Tor Dhubh
    Brewery: Stepping Stone Brewing Company
    Country/Region: Denmark
    Beer style: Dry Stout
    ABV: 4.2%
    Size: 440 ML
    Malt: Barley malt
    Allergens: Gluten (barley)
    Best before: 04/2027
    Serving suggestion: 8-10°C in a wide stout glass or pint glass

    Flavour Profile

    Roasted · Dry · Bitter · Uncomplicated

    Did You Know?

    The name Tor Dhubh is Gaelic and roughly translates to "the dark hill" - a direct reference to the Scottish Highlands honoured by this Danish interpretation of the classic dry stout.

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    • 8,00
      1pcs.
      7,00EUR
   

About Stepping Stone Brewing Co.

Stepping Stone Brewing Co is a Danish brewery with a social mission to create job opportunities for refugees through craft brewing. For newcomers it's an accessible, well-balanced taste experience; for the conscious consumer, it's the story behind the bottle - integration and a social purpose - that makes Stepping Stone more than just another craft brewery.

History & Background

The brewery is part of the modern wave of microbreweries that has gained ground with a focus on quality, experimentation, and a closer relationship between brewer and beer drinker than traditional large breweries offer.

Production & Style

The brewery works with various malt profiles and hop varieties to create beers with distinct character, often in smaller batches that allow room for experimentation.

Signature Style

Craft-Focused, Experimental, Characterful
The flavor varies by beer style, but a clear craft identity and focus on quality run throughout.

Facts

BreweryStepping Stone Brewing Co.
Founded2022
PronouncedSTEP-ing STOHN BREW-ing
RegionAarhus, Central Jutland
CountryDenmark
OwnerIndependent (Daniel True, Runee Stusgaard, Simon Groendahl Lyngholm Jakobsen)
Official websitesteppingstonebrew.com

Did You Know?

Microbreweries like Stepping Stone represent a global movement where smaller breweries often dare to experiment more than traditional large producers.

If you like Stepping Stone Brewing Co., you should also try:

Blackout Brewing, Lervig Specialøl and Fanø Bryghus Specialøl.