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Brewbound Podcast: Pliny The Younger’s 20th Anniversary

Mar 20, 2024

Natalie joins the Brewbound Podcast On Location at the California Craft Beer Summit to discuss the 20th anniversary release of Pliny the Younger, creating an experience that brings back repeat customers, its economic impact, Pliny babies, and much more.

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Pliny the Younger: What to Know About This Once-A-Year Release

Mar 20, 2024

Pliny the Younger is coming! Starting this Friday, March 22nd and running through April 4th, you can enjoy Pliny the Younger at both our Downtown Santa Rosa brewpub and Windsor brewery and pub. Click the link and make sure you’re ready!

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Pliny the Younger By the Numbers: Fun Facts About the World’s Most Famous Triple IPA

Mar 19, 2024

Test your Pliny the Younger knowledge before getting a taste of our 2024 release.

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20th Anniversary Release of Iconic Pliny the Younger Triple IPA

Mar 19, 2024

Big thanks to The Press Democrat for spreading the word about our upcoming Pliny the Younger release! Click the link to get all the details.

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It’s FeBREWary: Start Planning

Feb 12, 2024

It’s FeBREWary once again and between SF Beer Week, Beer Passport and getting ready for Pliny the Younger’s 20th Anniversary release, we’ve got a full calendar! Check out the hearty list of this year’s local beer events, thanks to Sarah Doyle at the Press Democrat.

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Where to Find 2024 Pliny the Younger Tappings in Colorado

Feb 8, 2024

Thanks to Tristan Chan at PorchDrinking.com, here’s another great list for you Coloradans on where to find Pliny the Younger all month long!

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Bay Area Cult Favorite Beer Pliny the Younger Returns for SF Beer Week

Feb 7, 2024

Thanks for the love, SFGATE! It’s the 20th anniversary of our brewery and “cult favorite” Pliny the Younger, which will be available March 22nd through April 4th. If you’re in the San Francisco area, click the link to see where you can find Pliny the Younger near you before it’s released.

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Taking a Tour at Russian River Brewing

Feb 6, 2024

Special thanks to The Beer Connoisseur for highlighting our history in the Sonoma County craft beer scene, and how to get up close and personal with our beers. Read the full article and book a tour today to check out our brewery in Windsor, CA.

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The Story Behind Colorado’s Infatuation with Pliny the Younger

Feb 5, 2024

“Pliny the Younger is perhaps the most sought-after beer in America—and certainly the most hyped. Its cult status is without rival in the beer world.” Thanks for your kind words, 5280! And thanks for loving beer as much as we do, Colorado. Find a full list of locations near you in this article.

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Beer Passport is Back

Feb 1, 2024

Join us and a slew of our fellow Sonoma County brewers for another year of Santa Rosa’s Beer Passport! Sign up online to get your pass (it’s free!) and explore the world-class craft beer scene in Santa Rosa. We look forward to seeing you in the taproom!

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CBB Podcast Episode 342: Hazy IPA Now!

Jan 26, 2024

This week, Vinnie was the special guest host of Craft Beer & Brewing’s podcast to talk about Hazy IPAs! He was joined by Evan Price of Green Cheek Beer Co., Steve Parker of Fidens Brewing, and Kelsey McNair of North Park Beer Co.  

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And Reentering the Race…it’s Pliny For President!

Jan 3, 2024

“This is going to be an historic election,” says Tom Bobak, Editor-in-Chief of American Craft Beer. You have no idea, Tom! As we have for every presidential election since 2004, we’re looking forward to this year’s release of Pliny For President.

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The Session: Russian River Brewing on Hop Creep

Nov 28, 2023

Vinnie and grad student Jessica Young sit down with host Justin Crossley and special co-host Nate Smith to discuss the nuances of hop creep and what you can do about it in your brewery. During Jessica’s time with us, she’s contributed a ton of science to Vinnie’s real world applications on the subject.

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The Session: Russian River Brewing Company

Nov 10, 2022

Another great visit with Vinnie at The Session and host Justin Crossley to talk hop creep, canning lines, TPO and more! Thanks for having us and we look forward to the next one.

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CBB Podcast Episode 247: Spontaneous Brewing Roundtable

Jul 12, 2022

Recorded in the coolship room of our Windsor brewery, this conversation among friends and peers explores questions of common practice and unique adaptations across spontaneous brewing in markedly different environments. Natalie and Vinny hosted guests Rob Tod and Jason Perkins of Allagash Brewing Company, and Jean and Florian Van Roy of Cantillon Brewery.

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CBB Podcast Episode 86: Brewing Sour Beer with Old World Tradition and Contemporary Innovation

Jun 7, 2019

In this follow-up to episode 85 (check it out below!), Vinnie sits down with Craft Beer & Brewing to talk about everything from Pliny the Elder to STS Pils, the impact of tank geometry, de-barreling sour beer without worry about oxygen exposure, and much more.

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CBB Podcast Episode 85: Sweating the Small Stuff When Brewing Hoppy Beers

May 31, 2019

Big thanks to Jamie Bogner, Cofounder and Editorial Director of Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine, for the feature! He joined Vinnie at our brewery in Windsor to discuss the origins and design approach to Blind Pig IPA and Pliny the Elder DIPA, adjusting recipes for iconic brands, and much more.

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