408620 Tue Jun 05 20:33:39 -0700 2007 7 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 2633604 We had lunch at Russian River Brewing Company in Santa Rosa today. Wow, what a fantastic experience! Pliney the Elder is the best beer I've ever had. The pizza was very good and the service was excellent. I recommend the place! Tue Jun 05 20:33:39 -0700 2007 84316 GermanShepherdPuppy 1 2633918 And it's an even better deal during happy hour! http://www.chowhound.com/topics/37378#174080 Tue Jun 05 22:51:16 -0700 2007 2633604 10039 Melanie Wong 1 2635079 I can't agree enough that Russian River makes the best beers in the area (and gives Stone and Pizza Port a run for the title of the best in state/country). The Pliny the Elder is perhaps the best beer ever. I love how RRBC makes stellar CA-style (highly hopped) and great Belgian-style beers--fantastic combination. It's a great place and it's hard not to stop every time we're in the area (by the way, a growler of the Pliny will last a day or two just fine). Wed Jun 06 10:13:46 -0700 2007 2633604 14367 The Dive 2 2636329 I love Pliny the Elder, too. I'm not sure where else but Barclays Pub in Rockridge has it on tap. FYI. Wed Jun 06 14:55:59 -0700 2007 2635079 13964 J T 3 2636353 Barclays is the most reliable place, but I have seen it at Ben & Nick's (on College) as well. Wed Jun 06 15:01:01 -0700 2007 2636329 14367 The Dive 4 2637119 In SF, the Toronado has it on tap the majority of the time (along with its cousin Pliny the Younger). Wed Jun 06 19:16:40 -0700 2007 2636353 18600 mercuryflyin 5 2638443 I have to say that Pliny the Younger is not as good as the elder -- hoppier, yes, but lacks the nuance of the Elder. But if love the Elder, you have try the Younger at least once. Thu Jun 07 09:16:28 -0700 2007 2637119 14367 The Dive 3 2638755 I've seen it at Englander frequently. Thu Jun 07 10:25:38 -0700 2007 2636329 99050 IPAforBreakfast