Monk said:
Hey Aaron, my sister lives in Windsor. When I visit her, what's your advice for which breweries to visit? I know there are several in the area.
monk
Sorry about the delay. I've been away on vacation and just got back today. I'm embarassed to say that I haven't tried many of the breweries in the area.
Third Street Aleworks in Santa Rosa is very good. 707-523-3060
Moylans in Novato has very good beer (award winning) and food.
Gorden Biersch in San Francisco is good, but parking in SF
stinks.
Aaron's Favorite: Anderson Valley Brewing CO is
excelent, but Booneville is a
long twisty drive away. It is an excelent place to stop for a pint or two if you happen to be passing through HWY128. You can find their Boont Amber and Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout in many supermarkets around here. Nothing like having it fresh from the source however... 800-207-2337
I've had beer from Lagunitas Brewing Company in Petaluma. Good stuff. I don't know if they have a 'walk in' outlet or Brewpub. I hang my head in shame as I realy should've investigated this long ago. 707-769-4495
I've also had beer from Moonlight Brewing Co (from a Keg). 707-528-2537. A friend of a friend works there.
Good beer.
I need to investigate Bear Republic Brewing Co in Healdsburg as they're only 10 miles or so away. On the to-do list... 707-433-2337
The Hopland Brewery in Hopland (yes the town is named for Hops) has good beer. It's been years since I've stopped in there though. That's also a shame as I've passed through Hopland about a dozen times since then...
I have yet to investigate Dempsey's Restaurant & Brewery in Petaluma. 707-765-9694
If you are in the area you need to check out The Beverage People. They are an excelent Homebrewing (plus wine and cheese making) supply shop. The owner is an award winning homebrewer. They're on Piner Road in Santa Rosa. 707-544-2520