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    Heretic Brewery and Distillery

    4.2 (751 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    HERETIC BREWERY AND DISTILLERY ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Pretzel
    Sierra D.

    Delicious beer, food, and good vibes! I got the rouge de noir which is a champagne beer, and I've never had anything like it. Super refreshing and slightly fruity! My mom enjoyed the raspberry lemon seltzer and my dad the IPA. Also got an order of the pretzel sticks which were perfectly salty, and the beer cheese that came with it was top notch. Worth checking this place out if you're in the area!

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    Penny P.

    What's up: We just finished checking out the wineries and wanted to hit up a nearby brewery, just to mix things up. After a quick search, we decided to check this place out. Parking: Parking lot as well as street parking. Environment: Place your order at the bar and then grab a table. You can also order food here since they have a kitchen. Restrooms are located towards the back on the left of the building; clearly labeled. The place was busy and loud with music playing in the background. The string lights gave it a nice vibe. What was ordered: - Whiskey Lemonade (pretty good) Yay/Nay/Meh: Yay. This was a nice break from the wines. Credit cards are accepted.

    Food Menu (8/6/2026)
    Jonathan S.

    My co-workers and I came here to celebrate the last day of work for a co-worker. They have a great selection of beers and hard ciders along with a menu of delicious food. I had the Wicked Burger which wasn't very spicy, but had a good blend of flavors which I found to be delicious. There are plenty of indoor seating, but the place does get pretty busy if you come around dinner time. The first employees are all very nice and helpful. You can ask for a sample tasting of different beers and ciders before deciding which one to order. Overall, a great place to come for dinner and/or a drink with the family, friends and co-workers.

    Knucklehead pizza
    Bella C.

    I've heard so many good things about this spot and I finally got to try it myself. The whole vibe and ambiance of the place gives a laid back hangout spot where you can go after work or hangout with some friends. It was filled with a good amount of people but I remember my dad telling me it's usually more packed than it was! It was also Tuesday trivia night but we missed the time cut. We ordered the fried pickles and potatoes, knucklehead pizza, and one beer (my dad's). The fried pickles and potatoes were such a hit and came with their super good sauce that I had to get an extra dip! The pizza came shortly after the app and did not disappoint. It had the perfect thin crust and had the perfect amount of each ingredient that didn't overpower each other. My dad and I finished the whole pizza just us two LOL. I can't wait to come back here with friends and family, especially when there's an event or game going on! Everyone that was working there was so nice and helpful, giving a family type of vibe!

    Wings and burger
    Kary A.

    Service is great! Love that they have a cocktail & cider menu for us non beer drinkers. Place is very laid back and great place to just go hang out with friends and family. Food has always been very tasty and comes out quickly. We have tried the garlic fries, burger and wings. All very tasty and seasoned well. The hubby and I usually share and it is more than enough for us. Prices are reasonable. Will be back soon

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    Robert R.

    Great beer, great selection, plenty of seating. Parking was surprisingly limited but we found a spot. Pizza was good too but nothing amazing. Did the job though. I would definitely come back. Had a great time here. Service was excellent!

    Outside Voice
    Anna T.

    First time coming since new ownership. Seemed like nothing decor-wise had changed. Food came out very quick and staff was helpful. We were really missing the nachos. Had to try the pizza since that is their new focus. It was pretty good - nice char on the underside, chewy crust. The Outside Voice was a little heavy/rich, probably won't get that again but my kid got the kids cheese and that was very good. Kids pizza was almost as large as our pizza. Pricier kids menu but it's a place where everyone can find something they like. Had a few beers with the pizza.

    beers! right: return of the mac
    Vivian L.

    came here looking for trivia (my friend and i found a really old poster), and was a bit disappointed with them not having it. the cashier was a good sport and tried to name other places they knew had trivia though so bonus points! we decided to get beers anyways and i got the return of the mac. it was a pretty good hoppy IPA! i was also able to try a few before committing to my one beer so that was nice! i did notice there were a lot of kids in the space but didn't see anything for the kids to do-- and so a lot of them were iPad kids. i'm not sure of the general population of fairfield brewery-goers are but some child friendly space or activities would be nice if offered! additionally, a screw came off on one of the pizza trays or table or chair or something which my friend and i noticed on the floor (which might be a safety hazard). overall i do like how open this brewery is and looking at the giant brewers tanks. :)

    Chocolate hazelnut porter. So good!!

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    4 days ago

    No longer Heretic and no longer making quality Belgium Ales. Now serving typical IPA selections. I won't be going back.

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    Do you guys take reservations ? I got 6 adults & 1 child ? Coming on Saturday afternoon?

    Do you make/have any NA options?

    Do they have tvs to watch games?

    Yes, there is.

    Are dogs allowed at the outdoor seating?

    Yes :)

    What specific items are the "vegan options" on their food menu? The impossible burger is labeled as vegetarian so it's not easy to decipher.

    They have tater tots, sweet potato fries and they can make you a salad. And there’s also the beer…lots of beer.

    Is the impossible burger vegan friendly?

    It's an Impossible Burger. According to the "manufacturer" it contains Water, Soy Protein Concentrate, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Natural Flavors, 2% Or Less Of: Methylcellulose, Cultured Dextrose, Food Starch Modified, Yeast Extract, Soy… Read more

    Does your outside patio have heaters in the winter?

    They didn't when we were there last week.

    Your brewery came up when I searched for restaurants with a banquet room. Looking at the pictures, it doesn't look like you do. I am planning a small couples baby shower. Is there room to do something like this?

    Can we watch the Giants v Dodgers game outside this weekend?

    Bring back the calamansi sour please?

    Will you be showing the Euro soccer final on Sunday?

    Are kids allowed?

    Yes kids are allowed! There are games there families can play and their menu has kids choices! I have seen dad's bring their kids their after little league, soccer and even karate.

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    So once a year for two weeks,Russian River Brewing becomes the beer mecca on the planet-for two…read moreweeks they release their triple IPA Pliny The Younger. People come from from all over the planet to fly in for a chance to be able to taste this amazing brew each year and this year,I decided to join them and go out to try and get my hands on Pliny The Younger. The release this year was from March 20th 2026 to April 2nd 2026. So 1st thing we had to do was decide which location we wanted to go to-They have a downtown Santa Rosa location and a much bigger location located in Windsor. I decided to go to Windsor because I was told the parking lot was much bigger and the dining area has a larger capacity-not sure if that's true but was good enough for me. We left Sacramento a bit after 6am and we arrived in Windsor around 830am. When we arrived,there was already a line of probably around 75-100 people. So we just grabbed our spot in line and we waited until they opened up the dining area at 11am-Hoping to get seated in the first wave. We were told before we went out there that if we were lucky the wait would be from 2-3 hours and if we were unlucky it could be up to 6 hours. Well I can really explain it but the somehow the time flew by-not sure if it was the people we were in line with,who were all in the best of moods or if it was just the anticipation of doing something really fun. They were true pros the way they had the line setup-totally organized and they even have heat-lamps out there to keep everyone warm,while we waited. Well today was our lucky day because my buddy and I got seated in the first wave. The dining area was really big with so many table options,multiple rooms for seating available and they even had a bar area and an area where you could sit around a fireplace-like area. The wait staff was really awesome at this restaurant-each person working was even nicer than the next. How it works during Younger release event is like this. -They give you a wristband with 3 numbered pull tabs on it that allows each customer to get 3 pours and then at the end of their meal we are allowed to buy 3 bottles of the highly coveted release Pliny The Younger. The price point for these beers were $6.75 for each pour and around $13.00 for each take home bottle. While I was there I also had a taste of Blind Pig and Tempo Change-those were like $1.25 each for a tasting of those two beers. One thing I didn't quite have a scope of before going to this event in person was the high quality of food offered at Russian River Brewing. I made a double mistake of eating while I was in line and also making plans to eat at another place after this event. So I missed out on really diving into their pretty impressive offerings of food.I will for sure be doing that on my next visit-they had darn near everything you would expect a brewery to offer and it all looked so delicious. Well let's talk about why I was here-Pliny The Younger. I am 100% an IPA fan-it's always my beer of choice-So Pliny the Younger being a Triple IPA-I knew I was going to enjoy it.This beer historically is rated near 100 every year and this years release didn't disappoint.It was the smoothest triple I've ever had the pleasure of drinking and I've had more than a few in my day. This was the best Triple IPA I've ever had. Final thought-Was the experience worth it and would I do it again? Yes & Yes-my only regret is that I didn't do this many years ago when I first heard about it.I do plan on making this an annual pilgrimage.

    This is the local brewery and restaurant near my dad's house and is always a go to spot for friends…read moreand family in town. They have the best selection of beers on tap, from local to Belgian styles, there's something for everyone. The service is fast and friendly with a lot of personality in each server. The food is usually great with typical American style choices, like burgers, wraps, fries, and great appetizers. This time I got the pulled pork sandwich with some barbecue sauce and my brothers got the kale salad with bacon. Both were very good. So many great beers, but if I had to choose one, it would be mind circus, hazy IPA. They have a normal dining area with table tops or booth seating, as well as a dog-friendly dining area near the bar that's also indoors. Outside, they allow drinks, but no food. Also a great place to bring your dog if you have one. Don't forget to check out the merch store before you leave for some clothes and beer for the road.

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    Russian River Brewing

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    Famous for their award winning beers, the Russian River Brewing Company was formed by the…read moreCalifornia Korbel Winery in 1997. The original brew master became the co-owner when the winery left the beer business in 2003. It was then moved this location in 2004, opening as a brewpub. It's been on my list of places to visit for a while, so my wife, her mom, and I took the opportunity to stop in for a Thursday night dinner on our way to San Francisco from Fort Bragg. The inaugural double IPA (aka Imperial IPA) was made by the current co-owner at a different brewery in 1994. Double means it uses double the hops and malts, and the ABV is quite a bit higher. He then created Pliny the Elder (ABV 8.0%) in 2000, recognized as the most famous DIPA. The track continued, with Pliny the Younger in 2005, a triple IPA (using triple the hops and malts with ABV of 10.25%). This version is available once a year in the spring, since it costs so much money and time to make. With so much malt being used, a large amount of time (and hops) is needed to balance. I've had Pliny the Elder in bottles before, and really liked it: I don't like the hoppy 'piney' taste in my beers, but also recognize that not enough will make the beer too sweet (which I've been facing with a lot my island beers lately). Parking is street only, but there was a lot of it, with the metered parking only requiring payment till 6 pm. We were greeted warmly by the hostess and immediately seated at a table near the bar. As expected, it was quite loud, with after work folks having a good time. We got menus, ordered our food, and then decided what to do about flights. The brewery is also known for their Belgian style and thus offers two different flights. It was my first time, and didn't know how much my wife could help, so decided to order the California Sampler (a selection of 12 different West Coast 5 oz. pours of ales and lagers for $15.45) to start: O.V.L. Stout (Old Vic Loyals) - Irish nitro stout - really beginning to love stouts, and this one was good. Velvet Glow - lager - solid. Ending up buying 6 pack to bring home ($12.99) STS Pils - pilsner. Bought a 6-pack for $12.99. Russian River Porter - Blind Pig IPA - West Coast IPA Happy Hops - Juicy IPA Mosaic Stack - West Coast IPA SimCoe 25 - West Coast IPA Citra Flash Mob - West Coast IPA Mind Circus - Hazy IPA DDH Pliny the Elder - really good. bought two cans at $5.99 each. Pliny the Elder - the original Felt pretty good, so decided to order the Belgian Sampler (9 different for $13.63), Surprisingly, I didn't like it nearly as much (my favorite fruit beer during this trip was the Howzit Punch beer). Petite Robert - table beer Little White Lie - Belgian White Robert - saison Perdition - biere de sonoma Damnation - golden strong ale Mortification - quad Supplication - sour brown ale Intinction - barrel aged pilsner Consecration - sour dark ale In terms of the food, it was solid. The 8 pc chicken wings ($17) were good, and the cheesy garlic bread ($10) was filling. I had the meatball sandwich ($16) and upgraded the fries to a spinach salad (+$4): it was tasty, loved the toasted French bread and marinara sauce, with the meatballs being OK (tasted from frozen)...loved the spinach salad with strawberries and blue cheese. We finished off our meal with a Vinnies (co-owner) sundae: good vanilla ice cream with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and a lot of almond slivers. Payment was at the table, and me being again very pleasantly surprised at how little the flights were (a typical brewpub where they charge $3-$4 per 5 oz, would have cost 4 times as much...though of course I wouldn't have drunk as much either).

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