Already acclaimed for its premium wine, Sonoma County also boasts a thriving artisan beverage industry. In fact, many people don't realize that Sonoma County is home to the first modern microbrewery in the United States, New Albion Brewing Company, which started making beer in the town of Sonoma in the 1970s. While it's no longer open, many brewers, then later distillers, followed suit, and today, Sonoma County is a gathering place for beer, cider and spirit lovers from around the world.
From craft breweries and cideries to local distilleries, come enjoy an alternative (or an addition) to the traditional Wine Country experience.
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Get your exclusive tasting pass to award-winning wineries, breweries, and craft distilleries. Enjoy tasting flights and exclusive discounts. Choose either a one-day, two-day, or 90-day pass. Easily accessible on your phone with no app required, the pass allows visitors to create their own itinerary without the need for guided tours or fixed schedules.
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Find Breweries, Distilleries, & Cider Houses
Alley 6 Craft Distillery
Healdsburg
Ambix Spirits
Sebastopol
Barber Lee Spirits
Petaluma
Barley & Bine Beer Cafe
Windsor
Cooperage Brewing Company
Santa Rosa
Corner Project Ales & Eats
Geyserville
Crooked Goat Brewing
Sebastopol
Crooked Goat Brewing Petaluma
Petaluma
CUVER Belgian Brewers
Windsor
Elk Fence Distillery
Santa Rosa
Ethic Ciders
Sebastopol
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