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Beer has come a long way from the days when the only choices available were light or regular. In the past two decades, the flavors and styles on tap have grown into a booming industry that now satisfies patrons thirsty for fruity saisons, triple IPAs and barrel-aged sours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Craft beer, once a niche market for a community of homebrewers and beer aficionados, has spilled out across the nation in record numbers. As of 2024<\/a>, there are over 9,700 breweries in the country creating unique and flavorful concoctions of hops, malt and yeast.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sonoma County, and Santa Rosa in particular<\/a>, reigns supreme in this golden age of beer with riches in the form of world-renowned craft breweries. With an ever-growing number of first-class beer venues to choose from, it can be hard for beer-lovers to plan their Sonoma suds adventures. For first-time visitors wondering where to start, we present a sampling of our favorite local breweries below. Cheers!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Will
Will Poole, right, and his son Russ Poole enjoy some craft brews at HenHouse Brewing Company’s tasting room in Santa Rosa. (Alvin Jornada \/ The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

HenHouse Brewing Company, Santa Rosa\/Petaluma<\/h4>\n

For beer aficionados, a handful of craft breweries make Sonoma County stand out – among them is HenHouse. HenHouse co-founders\u00a0Collin McDonnell and Scott Goyne<\/span>\u00a0founded the brewery in 2012, and sold bottled beers exclusively at the Petaluma brewery. Four years later, they opened a Santa Rosa taproom; an industrial space featuring free popcorn and the Red Horse Pizza food truck out front.<\/p>\n

Now in its 13th year, HenHouse continues to churn out the kind of ales, sours and stouts that attract beer snobs from near and far. Their HenHouse IPA and Chemtrails IPA are two of the best IPAs we’ve tried and the limited-release Big Chicken DIPA is one of the most sought after brews made in Sonoma County.<\/p>\n

322 Bellevue Ave., Santa Rosa; 1333 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, henhousebrewing.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Randall
Randall Behrens, front left, of Windsor, with Aaron Carpenter of Healdsburg, front right, toast with friends at Cooperage Brewing\u2019s new location in downtown Santa Rosa, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. (Darryl Bush \/ For The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cooperage Brewing Company, Santa Rosa\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

Cooperage founder, h<\/span>ead brewer and Orange County transplant, Tyler Smith has turned a decade of brewing in a garage into one of the premier craft breweries in one of the premier craft brewery locations in the world. <\/span><\/p>\n

The brewery, located in an industrial warehouse, has become a favorite destination for beer enthusiasts looking for unique and well crafted pale ales \u2014 The Wyatt Terp is a must-try for IPA lovers. Cooperage also features food trucks for the hungry, a giant projector screen for sports fans and an arcade machine with joystick classics for those looking for some old-school fun. Just last year, Cooperage opened a second location in downtown Santa Rosa<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

981 Airway Court, Suite G, and 575 Ross St., Santa Rosa, 707-293-9787, cooperagebrewing.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Fraser
Fraser Ross pours a beer for the Friday crowd at Fogbelt Brewing Company in Santa Rosa. (Conner Jay\/The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fogbelt Brewing Company, Santa Rosa\/Healdsburg<\/h4>\n

Founded in 2013 by Paul Hawley and Remy Martin, Fogbelt Brewing Company is another reason why Santa Rosa is repeatedly named a top of craft beer destination. Like the name of the brewery, Fogbelt’s brews pay tribute to the North Coast \u2014 each flagship beer is named after a coastal redwood tree.<\/p>\n

From the crisp Atlas Blonde Ale to the robust Armstrong Stout, beer flights connoisseurs will not be disappointed with what’s on tap. The brewery is also host to one of the best brewery kitchens we’ve encountered: try the fish tacos with pickled radish and chipotle crema. In 2022, the brewery opened Fogbelt Station in Healdsburg<\/a>.<\/p>\n

1305 Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa, 707-978-3400; 410 Hudson St., Healdsburg, 707-473-8532, fogbeltbrewing.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Customers
Customers enjoy craft brews, conversation and live music at Moonlight Brewing Company in Santa Rosa on Thursday, July 18, 2019. (Alvin Jornada \/ The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Moonlight Brewing Company, Santa Rosa<\/h4>\n

Moonlight head brewer Brian Hunt is old school. Hunt was crafting brews before there was even a craft beer industry, and his Moonlight Brewing became the first microbrewery in Santa Rosa when it opened in 1992.<\/p>\n

The Moonlight brewery process relies on a no-frills approach: sight, smell and taste determine when a beer is ready and barley, grains and herbs make up the main ingredients. A sip on a Moonlight beer will bring you back to a time when the beer world was not dominated by hoppy IPAs; and the San Francisco-style, black lager “Death and Taxes” will make the previously pure join the dark side, for sure.<\/p>\n

3350 Coffey Lane, Santa Rosa, 707-755-4951, moonlightbrewing.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Southern
Southern California residents Daniel and Erin Anne Wegman at the Russian River Brewing Company in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess\/The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Russian River Brewing Company, Santa Rosa\/Windsor<\/h4>\n

What is there to say that has not already been said about this Santa Rosa brewing behemoth? Russian River has won just about every beer award you can win, garnered worldwide fame and sent beer lovers into a February frenzy for the past 20 years with limited-release Pliny the Younger.<\/p>\n

While the brewery’s hoppy Plinys (Younger and Elder) are definitely worth a try, the less intense, well-balanced and flavorful Blind Pig IPA should also be included on your beer bucket list. An added, and sometimes overlooked, bonus is the family-friendly atmosphere at the brewery (including a kids menu). But leave junior at home for the annual Pliny pilgrimage, no kid (and few adults) want to wait in line for hours.<\/p>\n

725 Fourth St., Santa Rosa; 700 Mitchell Lane, Windsor, 707-545-2337, russianriverbrewing.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Iron
Santa Rosa brewery Plow Brewing Co., changed its name to Iron Ox Brewing Co. (John Burgess\/The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Iron Ox Brewing Company, Santa Rosa<\/h4>\n

Founder Kevin Robinson spent 10 years plowing through the beer and wine industry before he opened his own Santa Rosa brewery in 2015, originally called Plow Brewing Co. until changing the name to Iron Ox in 2020. While Iron Ox may not enjoy the kind of ballyhoo other breweries on this list do, that’s no loss to Robinson; as the brewery website states: “We are not ones to follow the trend or make beer for the masses. We make beer for us.\u201d<\/p>\n

Iron Ox brews without chemicals, extracts or finings (a compound agent added to beer to improve clarity or adjust flavor\/aroma), making every beer vegan-friendly. The taproom is small and the intimate atmosphere makes this an ideal spot for escaping the crowds while relaxing with a cold one. Order the Sonoma Coast Pils and Steel Share IPA.<\/p>\n

3334 Industrial Drive, Santa Rosa, 707-843-4583, ironoxbeer.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"The
The Shady Oak Barrel House in Santa Rosa on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021. (John Burgess\/The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Shady Oak Barrel House, Santa Rosa<\/h4>\n

Calling themselves the \u201cThe Shady Bunch,\u201d the team at Shady Oak is committed to fostering a family-like vibe at its taproom and beer garden while supporting the community. The brewery plays host to a variety of North Bay vendors, musicians and artists in its large indoor venue. Find an assortment of changing brews on tap, from hard seltzers to classic West Coast IPAs.<\/p>\n

420 First St., Santa Rosa, 707-575-7687, shadyoakbrewing.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Old Possum Brewing Co., Santa Rosa<\/h4>\n

Old Possum sources hops from Sonoma County farmers, so guests know they’re supporting local when they dine on barbecue from the kitchen and wash the meal down with a crushable IPA. Standout beers include the Interstellar Stout, Disturbance Pale Ale and Fresh Sonoma IPA.<\/p>\n

357 Sutton Place, Santa Rosa, 707-303-7177, oldpossumbrewing.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Lagunitas
Maryana Bustamonte serves up a round of samplers at the popular Lagunitas Taproom in Petaluma. (John Burgess \/ Sonoma Magazine)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lagunitas Brewing Company, Petaluma<\/h4>\n

A North Bay staple for the past three decades<\/a>, Lagunitas continues to impress beer aficionados by producing one-of-a-kind, boundary-pushing interpretations of traditional brews with heavy hitting flavor. Flagship classics include Little Sumpin\u2019, Lagunitas Pils, Aunt Sally, Hop Stoopid and Brown Shugga. Lagunitas’ Petaluma location provides one of the best atmospheres to enjoy a beer with a live music venue<\/a>, inviting outdoor patio, full kitchen, photo booth and gift shop.<\/p>\n

1280 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, 707-284-1020, lagunitas.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Old
Canned beers from Old Caz Beer in Rohnert Park. (Old Caz Beer)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Old Caz Beer, Rohnert Park<\/h4>\n

Just four months after opening a new brewpub in Rohnert Park’s SOMO Village<\/a>, Old Caz Beer’s One Way IPA took second place<\/a> at the prestigious Great American Beer Festival. If that isn’t enough reason to visit Old Caz, then its rotating lineup of stellar food trucks are sure to entice. The food trucks that frequent the brewpub include the Japanese-style Shokakko<\/a>, pizza pop-up Gabacool Provisions and local brothers-owned Galvan’s Eatery<\/a>. There’s nothing quite like washing down birria tacos with a crisp IPA.<\/p>\n

1500 Valley House Drive, Suite 110, Rohnert Park, 707-665-6668, oldcaz.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Fans
Fans of beer and trivia fill the seats on a Wednesday night at Parliament Brewing Company in Rohnert Park on Feb., 15, 2022. (John Burgess\/The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Parliament Brewing Company, Rohnert Park<\/h4>\n

This family-owned brewery, with beer master Justin Bosch at the helm, has a healthy mix of drafts on tap to match any taste. Some favorites include the crisp Mexican-style lager “Los Tecolotes,” the hazy IPA “Kaleidoscope” and the fruity sour “Berry Pie.” Find coveted local food trucks parked at Parliament every day, such as Shokkako, API Hot Chicken and War Pigs Craft Kitchen.<\/p>\n

5865 Labath Ave., Suite 9, Rohnert Park, 707-776-6779, parliamentbrewing.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Barrel
Barrel Brothers Brewing Co. in Windsor have diversified their portfolio to include seltzer, nonalcohol beers, canned cocktails and a slushy beer named T.R.E.N.D.S. (John Burgess\/The Press Democrat, 2021)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Barrel Brothers Brewing Company, Windsor<\/h4>\n

Barrel Brothers, like the name implies, is a family affair. The brewery was founded by <\/span>brothers-in-law, Wesley Deal and Daniel Weber, and their father-in-law, Tom Sather in 2015.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Considering themselves akin to alchemists, the family concocts magical potions from water, grain, hops and yeast. Their beers run the spectrum from light to dark. The \u201cBlonde Voyage\u201d Belgian ale makes for an ideal barbecue beverage, while the \u201cDark Sarcasm\u201d porter is packed with chocolate, mocha and vanilla. Their \u201cNaughty Hops\u201d IPA is brewed with their revolutionary, \u2018Hop Spanker\u2019 technology. The Windsor tap room may be on the small side for some, but there are plenty of fresh beers on tap to enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n

9238 Old Redwood Highway, Suite 128, Windsor, barrelbrothersbrewing.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

CUVER Belgian Brewers, Windsor<\/h4>\n

Kids and pets are welcome at this Windsor brewery’s spacious patio while the adults sip citrusy lagers and rich ales. Among the top picks of brews here is the signature Pepperwood, a saison ale that won a gold medal in the 2024 California State Fair’s Commercial Craft Beer competition. Food trucks pull up to the taproom from 4-7 p.m. most Fridays.<\/p>\n

7704 Bell Road, Suite A, Windsor, 707-687-0577, cuverbrewing.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"The
The beer menu is written on a large chalkboard behind the bar at Crooked Goat Brewing, in Sebastopol, on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016. (Christopher Chung\/ The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Crooked Goat Brewing, Sebastopol\/Petaluma<\/h4>\n

If you like to wet your whistle with some wheat brew, then Crooked Goat is the place for you. This Sebastopol brewery crafts unique wheat ales infused with flavors from honey, blackberries, raspberries \u2014 even bubblegum (featured in the aptly named “Bazooka Joe”). Crooked Goat also boasts a selection of hoppy, high ABV percentage IPAs, such as the West Coast-style “Ibex” and the apricot- and vanilla-infused “Foggy Notion” DIPA. Brewmaster Will Erickson and crew took Crooked Goat from a garage to the 10-barrel system taproom at The Barlow, winning The People\u2019s Choice Award at the Santa Rosa Battle of the Brews in 2015. Crooked Goat opened a second taproom in Petaluma<\/a> in 2022. This summer through Sept. 13, the Sebastopol location is hosting a free summer concert series every Saturday.<\/p>\n

120 Morris St., Suite 120, Sebastopol, 707-827-3893; 110 Howard St., Petaluma, 707-559-5691, crookedgoatbrewing.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Sonoma Spring Brewing Company, Sonoma<\/h4>\n

At Sonoma Springs Brewing Company, the only brewery located in the city of Sonoma, there’s an expansive lineup of California and German-style beers. In keeping with the craft beer trend, all Sonoma Springs brews have fun, catchy names: “Pacific Coast Hopway,” “Dreaming Out Loud,” and “Subliminal Gold IPA” are a few examples. With over 20 fresh beers on tap, there’s plenty to choose from at the taproom.<\/p>\n

19449 Riverside Drive, Suite 101, Sonoma, 707-938-7422, sonomaspringsbrewing.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Maci Martell contributed to this article.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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