Who bought Russian River Brewery?

Who bought Russian River Brewery?

Vinnie Cilurzo
Russian River Brewing Company

Where is the original Russian River Brewery?

Russian River Brewing Company was founded by Korbel Champagne Cellars in Guerneville, CA, in 1997. Vinnie was hired as the brewery’s brewmaster and initially sole employee.

Can I buy Pliny the Younger online?

Pliny the Younger Bottles Available for Purchase Online ONLY!

Who owns Pliny the Elder?

Who makes Pliny the Elder? Pliny the Elder helped to put its brewery, Russian River Brewing Company, on the map. The California-based brewery was founded in 1997 by Korbel Champagne Cellars. The winery hired Vinnie Cilurzo as the brewery’s brewmaster, who was also its only employee.

Is Pliny the Younger still available?

There will also be no online sales this year. Our 2021 online only release was a purely pandemic-driven decision and one-time only! At this time, the only business restriction in Sonoma County is that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, has to mask up indoors when in public spaces.

How much is Russian River Brewing worth?

We’re at $50 million now,” she said. “Everything is just more expensive in California. It’s not much that can be done about that.” Natalie said the $50 million price tag is a result of both factors unique to their considerable project, and typical woes that seemingly befall all business owners in the region.

How rare is Pliny the Younger?

Pliny the Younger is an expanded version of Russian River’s double IPA Pliny the Elder, with more hops, malt, and higher alcohol; typically, Younger’s ABV is around 10.25%.

Can you buy a keg of Pliny the Elder?

The answer is a resounding YES! But only to customers within the state of California for now. Direct to consumer laws are quite complicated and vary from state to state.

What brewery makes Pliny the Younger?

Russian River Brewing Company
Pliny the Younger is a triple IPA brewed by Russian River Brewing Company. It is released annually in February in a two-week event that draws international attendees and generates millions of dollars for the local community.

How much is a bottle of Pliny the Younger?

By comparison, the triple-IPA Pliny the Younger, which previously had been sold only on draft, retails for about $10 a bottle at the brewery’s Santa Rosa and Windsor brewpubs.

Why is Russian River beer so expensive?

According to Russian River Brewing, Pliny the Younger is a very time consuming and expensive beer to brew: it requires an exceptionally large amount of raw materials – malt and hops in particular – and takes up significant tank space at the brewery.