Russian River, Lagunitas and Bear Republic

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  1. Brackh

    Brackh Initiate (0) Jun 24, 2014 Georgia

    Is it possible to hit all three of these bad boys in one day? Wife and I will be in San Fransisco and were planning on renting a car and trying to get these three breweries in during our trip.
     
    #1 Brackh, Apr 25, 2015
  2. walterfredo

    walterfredo Savant (1,032) Nov 22, 2011 California
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    Easily
     
    #2 walterfredo, Apr 25, 2015
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  3. obiwan

    obiwan Initiate (0) Jun 22, 2013 California

    In terms of geography, yes. Lagunitas is ~20 min south of RR, Bear is about 20 min north. Whether or not you'll be sober enough to do it is an entirely different question.
     
    #3 obiwan, Apr 25, 2015
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  4. Brackh

    Brackh Initiate (0) Jun 24, 2014 Georgia

    I plan on having a designated driver (wife).
     
    #4 Brackh, Apr 26, 2015
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  5. mjl21

    mjl21 Initiate (0) Apr 3, 2008 California

    I'd do it on a Wednesday or Thursday. Lagunitas is closed Monday and Tuesday. RR and Lagunitas are packed F-Su.
     
    #5 mjl21, Apr 26, 2015
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  6. Brackh

    Brackh Initiate (0) Jun 24, 2014 Georgia

    Thanks for the heads up. Haven't gotten that far into planning. Wouldn't be happy if I flew a few thousand miles to pull up to Lagunitas for it to be closed.
     
    #6 Brackh, Apr 26, 2015
  7. schuey1010

    schuey1010 Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2009 California

    Marin and Moylans are right off the freeway too. Not my favs but just wanted to toss it out there. Moylans usually has something fun on each time I stop, and its super easy on and off the freeway.
     
    #7 schuey1010, Apr 26, 2015
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  8. jakecattleco

    jakecattleco Grand Pooh-Bah (3,749) Sep 3, 2008 California
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    ^^^Beercraft is also right off the freeway and they usually have some interesting taps and good bottle offerings.
     
    #8 jakecattleco, Apr 26, 2015
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  9. TTC

    TTC Crusader (455) Jul 16, 2013 California

    Everytime I make the trip to RRBC, I only make it through RRBC and we never make it anywhere else. I would moderate expectations and pace carefully unless you are a human tank and/or your wife has the patience of a nun.
     
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  10. SHODriver

    SHODriver Pooh-Bah (2,415) Aug 13, 2010 North Carolina
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    Did it a couple years ago. Times may have changed and traffic(vehicles and patrons) may have increased making it more difficult. Hit up Russian River as soon as they open, then go North to Bear Republic and finish things off at Lagunitas.
     
    #10 SHODriver, Apr 27, 2015
  11. David9

    David9 Initiate (0) Mar 25, 2015 California

    Did RR this sunday, beautiful day and it was a 15 minute wait at arod 1:30 pm. Was a bit lucky. The biggest question for you is if you want to go to one of those breweries after trying the other two first. Even if you are just buzzed your taste buds could be pretty shot by then.
     
    #11 David9, Apr 27, 2015
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  12. theconductor

    theconductor Zealot (739) Nov 4, 2008 California

    Shot taste buds have never stopped me from enjoying a beer :rolling_eyes:
     
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  13. jj139

    jj139 Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2013 California

    While I have not visited Bear Republic recently I've had very enjoyable times there. We try to get to RR right when they open and enjoy several hours there then head down to Lagunitas and then do the same. Wherever you chose to go, you'll have a good time. Let us know how your trip went.
     
    #13 jj139, Apr 28, 2015
  14. Aaronkv

    Aaronkv Zealot (649) Jul 9, 2013 California
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    I'm actually doing this same thing Thursday. RR for lunch as soon as they open, Bear after that. Then checking into the motel 6 right next to Lagunitas so my DD can have a good time that night.
     
    #14 Aaronkv, Apr 28, 2015
  15. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    My recent visit was a month ago. We hit all 3 in 2 days. 1st day we hit Lagunitas first and then over to RRBC. 2nd day we hit Bear Republic and then back over to RRBC. Been to RRBC and Bear before this trip. Lagunitas was a first timer. Of the 3 I thought Bear had the best food choices (and better $). Lagunitas was the better tasting room (atmosphere). RRBC had the better beers.
     
    #15 dcgunman, Apr 28, 2015
  16. theconductor

    theconductor Zealot (739) Nov 4, 2008 California

    St. Florians is right off of the freeway in Windsor. Solid line up, check website for taproom times.
     
    #16 theconductor, Apr 28, 2015
  17. Black_Rider

    Black_Rider Pooh-Bah (2,019) Mar 26, 2013 California
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    Bear Republic is skippable if you're low on time, but i suppose worth it if you've never been to scratch off the list

    be prepared for Guy Fieri-esque interior decor and nothing special on tap
     
    #17 Black_Rider, Apr 28, 2015
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  18. Brackh

    Brackh Initiate (0) Jun 24, 2014 Georgia

    I feel like I am in a win win (win) situation here. I'm excited about wherever I end up and can't wait to get out to the west coast. Thanks for all the feedback.
     
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  19. Catalina

    Catalina Initiate (0) Jan 18, 2012 California

    sounds like a great trip! If I had a designated driver like you, I would certainly want to try it!
     
    #19 Catalina, Apr 29, 2015
  20. chcfan

    chcfan Initiate (0) Oct 29, 2008 California

    You'll be happy with that RR sampler.

    Edit: I would prob recommend starting there because sometimes the wait on said sampler is upwards of an hour.
     
    #20 chcfan, Apr 29, 2015
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