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Russian River Brewing Company

Brewery, Beer Garden, and Pizzeria$$$$

Santa Rosa

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"Also, a growler of Pliny for $22 is one of the best deals of life."(78 Tips)
"Must try Consecration or any of the sours!"(11 Tips)
"Beer Advocate top rated Blind Pig"(8 Tips)
"Damnation is the best brew they make!"(8 Tips)

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Dawn McKenzieJune 27, 2012
Stop here! Pliny the Elder is the best IPA you'll have. Get a taster of Supplication, Consecration & Temptation, their line-up of sours aged in Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay barrels!
Robin BertelsFebruary 5, 2015
Definitely worth a little detour. Take a sampler and find out which of 18 beers you like best. Then have your growler filled with your favorite. Great bites too.
Adam StallmanOctober 12, 2016
Heaven on earth for West Coast IPA. Beer Advocate top rated Blind Pig (Single IPA) and Pliny The Elder (Double IPA) on tap and bottles to go. If you carry out be sure to drink fresh and keep chilled.
Craig VillamorDecember 29, 2016
The BEER! Duh! Fill your growler, grab a 12 pack of Pliny, but a t-shirt! This place is run like a well-oiled machine. There's a line to get in. Don't forget your ID!!
Al SNovember 20, 2014
The best thing about This place is obviously the world-class beer but their prices are a close second. Very reasonably-priced pints and pours. Oh, and eat some Pliny Bites. Yesss.
Ranu RajkarnikarMay 13, 2017
Get the full flight to sample everything. Their sours are the best. Pizza and house salad were both great accompaniments. Right off the highway and easy to find.
Jeremy KrantzAugust 12, 2014
One of the finest craft breweries in the country. They master many styles including IPAs and sours. Don't overlook other beers to get Pliny the Elder, others are fantastic too!
Steve RubinJuly 24, 2016
Every beer is amazing here at possibly the best brewery in the country. Try the 18(ish) beer tasting flight. Skip the food, if you can. Expect a wait for a table, but you can order drinks at the bar.
Kelly SchneiderOctober 12, 2015
Pliny the Elder is worth the wait. We went at 3:30 on a Sunday and only waited 10 min. Food is delicious and happy hour is all day on Sunday's! You can't go wrong at Russian River Brewing Company.
Bin YangAugust 1, 2018
Pliny the elder is a balanced IIPA and the highlights are the wild ales (not all spontaneously fermented) aged in different local wine barrels. Some cool stuff on the side too like an English bitter.
Sonoma CountyJuly 24, 2012
Pliny the Elder, Blind Pig and Damnation. You can see the actual brew tanks in the cellar next to the bar, and the full, Italian-inspired, beer-paired menu makes lingering even more delicious. Read more
Staff PicksJuly 2, 2014
Head over to the Russian River Brewing Company and try their award winning Pliny the Elder IPA which was voted by the readers of Zymurgy as the best beer in the country for the 6th year in a row. Read more
D CalahanJuly 16, 2019
The beer is amazing! After you have a pint of Pliny the Elder (obligatory), try their other beers. You won’t be disappointed! This was a bucket list brewery for me. So good!!
Ville SundbergAugust 9, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Enter the line for a table and go get dinner elsewhere. They'll text you when your table is ready about an hour and a half later. The tasting platter is an amazing experience and great value.
Ricardo JerezDecember 30, 2016
The beers are awesome, so much character. The marguerite pizza was just perfect! The crust, the flavor... not for nothing you have to make a line at 11am.
James PaulAugust 13, 2013
Be patient waiting for your beer, it will be worth the wait. Of course, get the Pliny the Elder, but the Row 2 is also a must. Also, a growler of Pliny for $22 is one of the best deals of life.
Mark RaggettOctober 27, 2015
Amazing!! There could be a line to get in but worth the wait. Extremely good beer and good food. Get the sampler if you've never been
Elle BreezeeAugust 22, 2016
Get the full flight...Taste ALL the sours and CA style beers.....GET THE PIZZA, it's amazing (had the Mikey and the Margherita)
Sonlay VorachakJune 28, 2011
All belgium drinks come in a specific cup size so you don't need to tell your waiter/waitress the pint size you desire. It will save you time and it will also make sure you won't look like a noob.
Mariela MurphyJanuary 13, 2017
Beer was great and the pizza - heavenly. Crowded but a very fun atmosphere. Bartenders were a mixed bag: if you got a good, friendly one then golden. Would visit again.
Brian BMarch 31, 2017
The line is worth it. Great beer at great prices, tasty bar food, fun & entertaining casual atmosphere. Be sure to buy some extra beer to take home with you!
Ville SundbergMarch 22, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The sampler is so cheap that they're basically paying you to taste 18 beers. After the sampler, get seconds of the sweet Belgians, and Pliny. The sours of the sampler will accentuate their sweetness.
Tami IngersonMarch 24, 2017
Great beer and food! We have tried to go here so many times but never willing to wait in a long line to get in. We walked right in later in the evening.
Santa Rosa CVBSeptember 5, 2012
Home to Beer Advocates's Best Beer in the World, Pliny the Younger, Russian River Brewing Company is a mecca for the beer enthusiasts. Recommendation: Try the sampler to taste the range of beer types.
Jonathan StephensonMarch 29, 2017
This place is a bit of a hype machine, but great beers come out of here. Can't decide? Get the sampler of everything!
Jeremy KrantzAugust 12, 2014
Grab a sampler flight which will give you 2oz pours of every single one of their beers on tap. It's well worth doing and very affordable too!
Go Find AliceJuly 5, 2015
Try the beer flight (duh). Pizzas are good too! Get there early because the line gets really long.
Avery JenkinsJuly 14, 2011
RRB have some the Highest Rated Beers in the World!! The Pliny the Elder and Pliny the Younger are rated #2 and #3 on BeerAdvocate.com You must definitely try some of their Craft Belgian Beers on Tap!
Ben GaspariniNovember 12, 2016
Pizza was on point, beer selection is awesome. Pliny the elder obviously and they had some pink sour for charity that was surprisingly delicious.
G Keenan SchneiderAugust 10, 2014
The sampler of beer is a delightful way to experience everything they have to offer. Tasty food as well.
katie rose alchinMay 13, 2014
Pretty great little brewery. Every option is a classic micro brew. The pizza and cheese bread are crazy delicious. Beware of their sour beer options they are pretty terrible.
Brice ShultzDecember 30, 2015
Awesome beer (and pizza), but go on off hours, it can get VERY busy. Worth the wait, but it's sometimes a long one.
BommyDecember 25, 2014
Consecration (dark sour) is so good. Line to get inside, along with a wait for a table, can be very long. But so worth it...
Jonathan StephensonMarch 29, 2017
This place is a bit of a hype machine, but a lot of great beers come out of here. Can't decide? Get the sampler of everything!
Billy AmpJune 1, 2021
The famous Pliny the Elder IPA lives up to its name. Hands down the best IPA. And all the pizza you want to go with it!
Ryan TauerAugust 4, 2015
Get a pliny, but the sours are the best. Amazing atmosphere but be prepared to wait to get in.
Chris GuimarinDecember 28, 2015
The Beer Tasting is a great way to learn about all of their offerings
Manny BlackSeptember 28, 2015
I always spend way too much when I come here. Bring a full wallet because everything is worth trying!
SFGate ManagerJuly 16, 2012
The signature is Blind Pig IPA, but check the chalkboards above the bustling bar, which list the dozens of frequently changing, seasonally inspired small-batch suds available.
Shawn TumpneyAugust 26, 2016
Been here 10+ times
The beer without question is something worth a trip in for. Have a pizza too! Delicious, with many options!
Carm PJuly 29, 2012
Sampler is intense! 18, I had 19, beers for $15. Beer bites are awesome and a perfect compliment. Loved the "ation" beers...supplication is a favorite!
Jenifer LeytemNovember 4, 2014
I just wish it wasn't always so busy! But the constant crowds speak volumes for just how cool this place is! Beer SO GREAT their food could be crap but its also GREAT!
Lindsay BigsAugust 14, 2014
Awesome beer selection. Get the flight where you can taste every beer. Very affordable too. The Pliny is AWESOME!!
Vegard HellandMay 7, 2015
Fantastic beer and great pizza. Very busy but great atmosphere even for lunch.
Tatiana PeaveyAugust 14, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Pliny is nice but Row 2 Hill 56 is where it's at and the sour beers are to die for.....
Gnat BrainNovember 12, 2014
One box of 12 bottles of Pliny per person. Two growler max per person but can only use their growlers.
Michael SheaMay 13, 2017
Food was really good. Recommend the meatball sandwich and Pliny bites. Beer is in a class of its own! Excellent!
Kristen ReeceSeptember 29, 2015
Been here 50+ times
Lines are a fact of life here these days, but the people are generally cool and the reward is always worth it!
Paul SMarch 25, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Even if it's not your first time, the sampler just can't be beat. 19 two-ounce pours of RRBC's best for $16!!
Jacquie RooneyMay 16, 2016
Tons of beers on tap, including Pliny of course. California's labeling law is dumb, preventing breweries from filling any container other than theirs.

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