We suffered long line at Russian River Brewing in Windsor, CA for Pliny the Younger after way too much cheese and wine at CA Artisan Cheese Festival at Sonoma County Events Center in Santa Rosa about 10 miles South. Last year the cheese event and Pliny the Younger beer release were earlier in year, but we gave up after seeing line in Santa Rosa before opening on Monday.
We made it in after 1 hr 40 minutes (
twice as long as I waited to load Collins at Alta on 3/13 with 16" new). While waiting my wife visited the gift shop, but didn't buy anything then, and we each took the self-guided tour.
We split a Russian River Burger ($18) with Pliny Fries (adds white cheddar fondue, pickled jalapenos, garlic and parmesan for $4). I had two 10 oz. Pliny the Younger while my wife had one plus a Citra Flash Mob. For $81 plus tax, CRV and tip, I bought six 17.25 oz. (510 ml) Pliny the Youngers. We gave one to the couple who watched our dog along with a Pliny the Elder and got home with another of those and a Citra Flash Mob. Finally opened one tonight while watching the Warriors beat Orlando with Draymond ejected in first four minutes. Yes, Pliny the Younger is very good and worth the wait if in the area. Bottle says "Please keep refrigerated at all times and open soon after purchase to enjoy at its very best."
