BeerAdvocate Does Sierra Nevada Beer Camp / CA Visit

I would love to do a pint in Chico at SN with the bros.

 

no toronado? for shame!

 

For SFO, I'd skip Thirsty Bear and hit up Southern Pacific. Come to think of it, I'll be in SF on the 8th.

 

If a firm date/time for RRBC appears, I'll do my best to be there.

 

Beer camp is an outstanding experience.

 

Very cool that you are guys are going to Beer Camp.

You might want to check out the Handle Bar just down the road from Sierra Nevada. It's a pretty nice little pub with about 20 taps of good stuff.

 

I second skipping Thirsty Bear, but put in my vote for Monk's Kettle. Southern Pacific is also a good choice, much better than Thirsty Bear.

 

I might be at RR if things go right and something special is coming out...

 

I respect that . . . at the same time, Thirsty Bear is pretty much a tourist attraction, geared toward convention visitors at nearby Moscone Center. Southern Pacific is a restored historical building in a revived industrial part of the Mission, with a great vibe and decent guest taps. It's also smack dab in the middle of your itinerary just before Anchor Brewing. Maybe "and" instead of "or"?

 

Russian River is going to be slammed that night with the Wednesday night Farmers Market happening on 4th street.

Nevertheless, it will still be amazing! Maybe try to book a reservation if you want to be able to sit at a table without waiting an hour or so.

I'll try to make it down that night as well. Have a great trip out here!

 

I was thinking of stopping by that night, but I generally avoid Russian River like the plague during Wednesday Night Market.

 

I was thinking the same. If it were me I would reverse bear republic and russian river for a smoother day, but RR at capacity can be a good time as well