Jones Brewing Co. employees nearly 75 people and rolls out 150.000 barrels annually. Initially. the company brewed "Eureka Gold Crown." The name was changed in a move indicative of "Stoney" Jones feel for people. Immigrants in the area had trouble pronouncing the brand name in English and. instead. would ask for "one of Stoneys beers." The name stuck and today is the designation of the brewerys most popular product. The founder of "The House of Jones" was a man far ahead of his time in using community involvement in service and ethnic groups as a tool for business. Among his many interests was the sponsorship of a company baseball team that posted wins over one of the greatest teams of the era. the Homestead Grays. champions of the National Negro Baseball League. "Stoney" Jones later turned his business over to his four sons: William Jr..
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