The Best Breweries in Sonoma

Close-up of fresh green hops cones.
A tall glass of beer with the logo of Fog Belt Brewing Company, surrounded by fresh green hop cones, on a wooden surface.
A display of various canned craft beers from the Old Caz brand, arranged in rows with different flavors and styles including pineapple, key lime, lavender radler, cazers, midas, bukovani pivo, chismosa, rpX, acreage, haole, free craigs, one way, 50 year storm, catastrophe, skaggs, and cavedale.
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A tan Labrador retriever standing on a sidewalk has a finger trap toy in its mouth, with a leash attached to its collar.
Two cans of HenHouse Brewing Company's Work-Life Balance soft saison ale with a rooster illustration and a glass of beer on a wooden surface outdoors.
Close-up of green hop cones growing on a vine with green leaves.

Sonoma County, nestled in California's famed Wine Country, boasts a bustling craft brewery scene. With an impressive selection of over 50 breweries, beer enthusiasts are spoiled for choice. Whether you crave hoppy IPAs, refreshing pilsners, robust stouts, or crisp lagers, Sonoma County's breweries cater to every palate. Embark on a beer-tasting adventure and immerse yourself in the rich flavors and diverse offerings of Sonoma's thriving craft beer community.

We recommend taking this itinerary by hiring transportation for the day and/or booking accommodations in the Santa Rosa area. It’s important to check brewery hours before departure and call ahead for groups of 6 or more.

  • Total Duration: 4-6 hours

  • Transportation: Rideshare, Taxi, Private Car Service

Two glasses of Old Cay beer on a gravel surface, one standing upright with foam, the other tipped over with foam spilling out.

Old Caz

Old Caz Brewery gets its name from Old Cazadero Road, a downright Jurassic path in West Sonoma County. This road connects the two former logging towns of Guerneville and Cazadero which still retain much of their wild, pioneering character. There is a deep sense of wonder here and their mission is to create beers that can live up to what they consider to be the greatest place on Earth: Sonoma County

Photo credit: Old Caz Instagram

Cans of Dutch lager beer with colorful cartoon chicken illustrations, and a pint of amber beer with foam on top, labeled HenHouse Brewing Company, Sonoma County, California, on a wooden surface.

HenHouse Brewing Co.

One of the things that sets HenHouse apart from other breweries is its commitment to sustainability. The brewery uses solar panels to offset its energy usage and sources its ingredients from local farmers whenever possible. HenHouse is also committed to using only high-quality ingredients, including premium malts, hops, and yeast strains.

Photo credit: Henhouse Brewing Instagram

Rows of canned craft beers with colorful labels from Fogbelt Brewing Company, including Wet Hop Redwood Hill IPA, Wet Hop Oktoberfest Lager, and Del Norte Norte IPA, featuring mountain and landscape graphics.

Fogbelt Brewing Company

Fogbelt Brewing Co. was founded in 2013 in Santa Rosa, CA., and is named after the area along the Northern California coast where the coast redwood trees grow; from Big Sur to the Oregon border. Fog from the coast fosters a unique ecosystem known as the 'fog belt'.

Photo credit: Fogbelt Brewing Instagram

Six bottles and two cans of craft beer on a wooden surface outdoors with a wooden fence and blue sky in the background.

Russian River Brewing

Russian River Brewing Company was established in 1997 by Korbel Champagne Cellars among the majestic redwoods in West Sonoma County. After 6 years, Korbel decided to get out of the beer business and agreed to transfer the brand and all recipes to their head brewer, Vinnie Cilurzo. Vinnie and his wife, Natalie, were excited to pursue their passion for craft beer together and opened their first brewpub in Santa Rosa in April 2004.

Photo credit: Russian River Brewing Instagram