Going to Russian River today!

Really? Never would have guessed.

Get a sampler tray and make sure someone else is driving.

 

Now I know you're from the east coast - no one else cabs a mile .

 

Mmmm..the sampler tray and pliny bites.

Also don't be pushy, the sampler tray takes time..a good chunk of time.

Edit: Also yes, walk that mile. Santa Rosa is a very pretty town.

 

There should be plenty of Pliny, which will likely be 1 case (12 bottles) per person and half case of Blind Pig. You can eat if you sit outside. I didn't take the advice on Pliny Bites until my last visit. I often wonder how much better my life would have been had I just listened earlier...

 

Pretty ironic if you are from Philly. I just saw that Vinny from RR is at Monk's Cafe in Philly having lunch today, they just posted a pic on facebook a few minutes ago...lol..

https://www.facebook.com/russianriverbrewing

 

Also if you mention you're traveling from the East Coast and request some Pliny the Younger, they might sell you a 3L 'tion bottle.

 

Yes, limit is typically a case. So anywhere between 0 and limit per person.

 

Happy hour is also a bargain, even after what looks like a price increase in the last year or so.

 

You thought correctly. Don't worry, Younger hasn't been allowed togo in Growlers for at least 8 years I believe and it was never bottled.

 

If you are getting the sample you should be covered but don't sleep on the STS Pils - resist going right for the hops before at least trying STS

 

Get the aforementioned Pliny bites. There's nothing you need to know other than that there may be a wait at any point in the day. If you're in the mood for a great sandwich, you can go to Ike's nearby.

 

The meatball sub is money. If you are staying at the Courtyard, it's a fine walk.

 

You could still get public intoxication.

 

So my advice would be to travel south 2 1/2 hours and go to Sante Adarius Rustic Ales. Better beer. Better lines. Better vibe.