Russian River Brewing Co

The citizens of Santa Rosa have reason to be in a continually celebratory mood as their microbrewery of choice takes top honors nearly every year at Denver's Great American Beer Festival. Since its inception in 1997, it has won such accolades as “Small Brewing Company of the Year,” “Innovation in Craft Brewing” and "Large Brewpub Champion Brewmaster." Indeed, gold medal winners include such...

Lots of choices of really good beer. The pizza is good too.

It's all about Belgian-style ales, "aggressively hopped California ales," and barrel-aged beers at this popular brewery's large pub. The legendary lineup includes Pliny the Elder (and Younger, but only in February), Blind Pig I.P.A., Mortification (nuances of clove, toffee, and roasted malts), and so many more. Happy hour (from 4 to 6:30 on weekdays and all day Sunday) is a jolly time to visit.

After a day of sipping Russian River’s reputable Pinot Noirs, change beverages but keep the appellation. Russian River Brewing Company boasts similar renown in the beer world. Don’t take offense if the server recommends you accept Damnation---it’s simply one of several Belgian-style ales on draught. Close to 20 house-made brews might be scrawled on the chalkboard in this cement-walled warehouse...

Handcrafted Beers in the heart of Wine Country

The Russian River Brewing Company (RRBC) was originally owned by Korbel Champagne Cellars in Guerneville, California and was founded on their historic and beautiful property amidst vineyards and redwoods near the Russian River. When Korbel decided to get out of the beer business in 2003, they generously offered the brewmaster, Vinnie Cilurzo and his wife Natalie the rights to the brand. Russian...