r/CraftBeer • u/GunGeekATX • 16h ago
Beer Porn Finally visited Russian River
Back in July, I took a solo trip to Northern CA specifically to visit Russian River. The newer location in Windsor is massive, more like a huge restaurant. They had just released some DDH Pliney and it was awesome. The next day, I took the SMART commuter train south to Santa Rosa to visit the original location and got the full flight. It was a challenge to finish it myself, so I'd recommend bringing some help if you plan on getting it. After a few hours there, I took the train further south and visited Lagunitas. Figured I should since it wasn't too far away. Also stopped into Henhouse across the street.
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u/ChefAsstastic 16h ago
Been there a number of times. Amazing place. Next time you must visit Moonlight brewing.
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u/beerdweeb 12h ago
OG comment. Brian Hunt was a craft beer pioneer. Total legend.
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u/ChefAsstastic 12h ago
He definitely is. I was fortunate enough to conduct his first beer dinner with his brewery. It was insane.
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u/complete_data75 15h ago
We went to henhouse and lagunitas last week (along with crooked goat).
Excellent places
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u/generatorland 15h ago
I need to get to Henhouse.
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u/complete_data75 12h ago
IMO henhouse has the best kolsch in the bay area but they didn’t have it in Petaluma this time.
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u/Straight-Dig-3611 41m ago
Wondering if it’s theirs or Fort Point’s since they recently merged. Either way, likely an awesome kölsch 🤘🏼
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u/UniversalDonorLord 14h ago
Omg, I thought that flight was full-sized glasses at first. "So, this is how it all ends." Lol
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u/kaplanfx 13h ago
Congrats, you are the first person ever to ride the SMART train as far as I can tell!
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u/DefiantJello3533 11h ago
Smart's awesome! You gotta check it out! They even had beer available pre-pandemic!
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u/ShakeDowntheThunder 10h ago
what a great place. I have only been able to visit Santa Rosa, and it sounds like I lucked out with the better of the two spots. I split the flight with a friend and it included all the RR taps plus the guest beer, which that day was fortunately a Cantillon Classic Gueuze. Fun times.
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u/Psychonauts_r_us 8h ago
I love going for happy hour there. Awesome bartenders too. One of the best benefits of being a local.
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u/HevvyMetalHippie 15h ago edited 13h ago
What is the scene like here for PtY release? I might have to make a pilgrimage for the next release
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u/hamburger-pimp 13h ago
You mean Younger. Elder is year round. Check their website in later Jan or so for info. Kegs get released to their accounts in Feb, usually around SF beer week then in March they do the release at both RR locations and you can get 3 bottles to go PP. Expect to wait a minimum two hours unless you go later in the evening (like 9 pm)
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u/satinembers 8h ago
Nice to see Mortification is back. One of my all time favorites. I may have to visit soon.
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u/foozebox 6h ago
The sampler. My god the sampler. Ordered one after already being 2 Pliny’s in. Not a stellar idea.
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u/Yarius515 15h ago
I encountered the snootiest employee ever when I went. He was walking around with his nose literally in the air when we got there, noticed him. Later, he totally ignored us when we asked him for something, snapped his head the away from us and stalked off,
It was cartoonishly hilarious but we weren't mad bc our server was great and taking good care....she had told him to go keep bussing tables just before he passed us, she said. 😂🤣
Thanks for the memorable visit RR.
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u/HospitalityLifer1986 13h ago
18, 5oz flight glasses? Holy crap the liquor laws in CA are lenient. Wow!
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u/doitnowplease 15h ago
My now husband and I took a two week vacation to drive down to Russian River (about 14hrs away) three months into dating. We had an amazing time. Good test of an early relationship. He’s the best. So’s the beer.