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Pliny the Younger, Russian River Brewing Co.\u2019s ultra-coveted, limited-release Triple IPA, is springing up at bars and restaurants throughout the Bay Area and beyond \u2014 six weeks ahead of the in-person release slated for next month at Russian River\u2019s brewpubs.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s the second year in a row the brewery has released the beer to bars and restaurants before its annual release at Russian River Brewing\u2019s Santa Rosa and Windsor locations. Hundreds of Pliny fans have lined up for hours, sometimes in the rain, for past annual releases at Russian River.<\/p>\n
Historically, the beer has been released the first Friday in February, then poured for two weeks. But last year, COVID-19 forced the company to postpone the annual in-person release date to March 25.<\/p>\n
With the first batches of the once-a-year beer ready to go, the brewery decided to move forward with wholesale distribution to bars and restaurants in February.<\/p>\n
\u201cLast year\u2019s (in-person) postponement turned out to be a blessing in disguise,\u201d said Natalie Cilurzo, the brewery\u2019s co-owner and president. \u201cWe ended up having a better time, with nicer weather and longer days in March and April, thus creating a better experience for our 25,000 guests who often spend more time outside waiting in line than inside!\u201d<\/p>\n
Pliny the Younger\u2019s wholesale distribution is expected to run out by this weekend.<\/p>\n
The in-person release at Russian River Brewing Co.\u2019s Santa Rosa and Windsor locations is set for March 24 through April 6. For more information, go to russianriverbrewing.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Grossman\u2019s Noshery & Bar, 308 Wilson St., Santa Rosa. grossmanssr.com<\/a><\/p>\n Stark\u2019s Steak & Seafood, 521 Adams St., Santa Rosa. starkrestaurants.com<\/a><\/p>\n Trail House, 4036 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa. trailhousesantarosa.com<\/a><\/p>\n HopMonk Tavern, 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol; 691 Broadway, Sonoma; 224 Vintage Way, Novato. hopmonk.com<\/a><\/p>\n Ernie\u2019s Tin Bar, 5100 Lakeville Highway, Petaluma. facebook.com\/erniestinbar<\/a><\/p>\n McNear\u2019s Saloon & Dining House, 23 Petaluma Blvd. N, Petaluma. mcnears.com<\/a><\/p>\n Taps on the River, 54 E Washington St., Petaluma. instagram.com\/taps.petaluma<\/a><\/p>\n Twin Oaks Roadhouse, 5745 Old Redwood Highway, Penngrove. twinoaksroadhouse.com<\/a><\/p>\n The Elephant In the Room, 177 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. elephantintheroompub.com<\/a><\/p>\n Papa\u2019s Pizza Cafe, 105 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale. papaspizzacafe.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Korbel Winery, 13250 River Road, Guerneville. korbel.com<\/a><\/p>\n Blue Heron Restaurant and Tavern, 25300 Steelhead Blvd., Duncans Mills. blueheronrestaurant.com<\/a><\/p>\n Russian River Pub, 11829 River Road, Forestville. russianriverpub.com<\/a><\/p>\n Rio Nido Roadhouse, 14540 Canyon 2 Road, Rio Nido. rionidoroadhouse.com<\/a><\/p>\n You can reach Staff Writer Sarah Doyle at 707-521-5478 or sarah.doyle@pressdemocrat.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nWhere to find Pliny the Younger in Sonoma County<\/h4>\n