random question-I’m going to be in Napa this wknd for a quick fri->sun deal. For some winemakers I am going to bring some MI beers ie Bell’s 30th anniversary and Founder’s Breakfast Stout-they always seem to appreciate beer. Just wondering what beers I should buy there and bring back to MI. Pliny does not come here so I figure I’ll try to pick some up, probably some other RRV beers.
Bear Republic also has Hop Rod Rye Ale and occasionally a Black Racer. They are available at most decent markets around the north bay. Brewery is in Healdsburg. Lagunitas is in Petaluma and at the brewery they offer things not always available in the stores. Lots of Lagunitas beers at stores here too.
What Scott said. Make sure you’re definitely getting the stuff you can’t get where you live, it may not be a certain brewery as much as a specific beer.
Bear Republic has a half-dozen different beers available in bottles (22s & 12s). Couple smaller ones in the area with bottles are Hen House & Petaluma Hill. If you’re in the Santa Rosa area Bottle Barn and Rincon Valley Tap Room have good selections.
In Napa there is Napa-Smith Brewery.
Russian River Brewery, of course, is the main one. Pretty much available only at the brewery.