Category: Sonoma Breweries

A guide to Sonoma breweries and craft beer

Beer enthusiasts from around the world line up for the annual debut of Russian River Brewing Company's Pliny the Younger. (John Burgess)

Pliny the Younger: What You Need to Know

It’s either the best of times or the worst of times, but either way, it is time. Pliny the Younger, Russian River Brewing Co.’s super-hoppy triple India pale ale is almost here. Its 12th-annual release is expected to bring thousands of self-proclaimed beer geeks — and their money — to downtown Santa Rosa beginning Friday. […]

Mixology: Get Your Drink On

Want to sip something different during the holidays? Head to these local watering holes for a comforting cocktail created with warmth in mind, or shake one up yourself. Three top-notch bartenders offer distinctive drinks they serve this time of year. El Dorado Kitchen Sonoma “To me, a well-crafted cocktail, with the perfect balance of ingredients […]

Sonoma’s Best Fall Hard Ciders

  Sonoma County is known primarily for its wine, but it also has a ripe history of orchards. As early as ten years ago, a drive through the county’s orchards would’ve resulted in not-so-attractive photos of apples rotting on the ground. These days, the orchards have been rejuvenated through ciderists making popular hard ciders. Check […]
(photo by Christopher Chung)

Beer Country: Sonoma Brews Makes News

With a history of hops production, pioneering brewers and daring newcomers, Sonoma beer producers wet the whistles of locals and tourists alike.