Anderson Valley Brewing Co

I dropped in on a sunny Saturday, 08/23/25 at 11 a.m., with friends on our way to wine tasting and camping around Anderson Valley. First impression was mellow and inviting—quiet patio, big shade trees, and plenty of space to exhale before the next leg up Highway 128. As in my photo, I started with a pint outside and let the morning do its thing. I tried the Hop Ottin IPA and the West Coast IPA, and both hit the mark—clean, bright bitterness with enough citrus and pine to keep me lingering. We grabbed a bench and let the stories roll while watching the hills warm up. Boonville has its own quirky history, and the brewery sits right in that laid-back pocket where vineyards meet redwoods and time slows down a notch. Parking a 32’ RV was a breeze, which isn’t always the case in small valley towns, and the place was tidy and easy to settle into. The only miss was the service; the person pouring felt checked out—efficient, but not much energy or guidance. It didn’t ruin anything, but a little enthusiasm would have matched the setting and the beer quality. I’d gladly stop again, especially if I’m threading a day of wineries with a palate-cleansing pint and some fresh air. Great fit for travelers who appreciate a simple patio, solid IPAs, and stress-free parking

Great beers (including big bold stouts & porters), relaxed and expansive campus with a big taproom and biergarten, and disc golf course.

The grass way too green, a tiny bug flew into my ear... it tickled. Their sun kept moving during the free live music had to move my chair once, too many choices of beer gose ales all good how's a guy supposed to decide? Worst of all they wouldn't take my money for the killer free BBQ like what is that all about? I'm going to have to keep coming back and seeing if they address any of these issues, I hope they don't. Update, the musician started the set with Old Man by Neil Young I think he was mocking me.

Wonderful spot to stop on the way to Fort Bragg! Is got a full selection of great beers and a friendly staff. Tons of parking for big vehicles and a EV charger. Inside has lots of seating and swag. Pool table, cornhole, and a large outdoor area.

Great beer and amazing staff! Went and some of their sours and I really enjoyed them all! Wish I was able to try more beers but I was on a road trip. But I ended up buying a few packs to go. They also disk golf available on the property and you can also walk the property while drinking! Loved the area. If I ever get to go back I will definitely be there for sure!

Cannot believe people sleep on this place. It’s a beautiful dog friendly brewery and on Fridays they have a food truck and live music. The amber ale is the star for sure.

Great beer (big fan of the Paleeko Pale Ale) and great disc golf. Full 18 course. The brewery has one big TV that they’ve used for sports. They also have a big outdoor lawn area for games like corn hole. Really appreciate the commitment to sustainability from AVBC too. Highly recommend a stop here and PennyRoyal across the street (wine). Perfect pairing in Anderson Valley

Cute wide open brewery that allows you to bring your dogs! W Major bonus! My husband and I stopped here on the way back to SF to catch the packers game and we’re so happy with the beer choice. Our pupper was super happy because he also got a treat from the kind bartender! Definitely a place to pop in and enjoy some down time before hitting the road again.

The best brewery I have been to. Disc golf course on the property Amazing beers (some of my personal favorites are the Gose, Happy Dog, or Pilsner) Awesome new owner Beer garden to relax in and enjoy your beer also cool to learn they are one of the first solar powered breweries and use local boonville well-water for brewing. If you are in the area, definitely check it out !

Amazing selection of beer! The partner and I both got flights and I think there was only one option we didn't find tasty (and yes we're at least marginally picky). The atmosphere is great too, nice open seating area inside and you can either find a seat or roam the entire grounds outside. If I had to pick a favorite part about this place it would be a tie between the random snacks they offer (ramen, chips, etc.), and the fact that you can grab a beer to-go and play a round of disc golf. We did both. It was kind of rainy and we had gotten very lost earlier so by the time we came across this place we were famished. Unfortunately there weren't any food trucks that day but thankfully they had vegetarian ramen, which was honestly perfect. After warming up with that and our flight we opted to order a beer and play a round of frolf. We had the entire course to our selves and had an absolute blast. I imagine it gets busy in the spring, which isn't our style. So I'm very glad we came when we did. It was an absolutely perfect place to spend an afternoon and turn around an unlucky day.

I've tried their beers in the Bay Area. So, it was worthwhile to stop in and taste a flight.

I came two times last year to this brewery. I had so much fun the first time with family, that on my next trip up, I knew I had to bring my friend as well. The place is huge, plenty of parking, plenty of space for everyone, kids, dogs, food trucks, bands, dancing. They have great beer on tap, the people are locals and super chill to visitors from out of town and we just had a blast both times. We played games and hanged out inside and outside and walked around, they have so much to do and it's so laid back at the same time. I wish I lived closer, I would be here a lot.

Love this brewery, been drinking this for years, great place to stop. Picked up some beer, tap handle and sign for the man cave

A must try on any trip to the Mendocino area. Lots of open space to enjoy especially for four legged friends. Bring some food because snacks are somewhat limited but the beers and friendly atmosphere make up for the lack of a full service kitchen.

I recently had a beer from Anderson Valley Brewing. My first experience with this brewery was a good one. I had their Tropical Hazy Sour, a fruited sour in which I instantly fell in love with. With a tropical flavor yet sharp and light this sour was something I felt was well balanced and all of the flavor aspects complimented each other well. Some fruited sours I don't care for as they are too heavy and way too sweet which sometimes gives my stomach an uncomfortable feeling afterwards but not in this case with the Tropical Hazy Sour. Would love to explore their other beer options at a later time.

While on a road trip through Norcal, I couldn't help but notice Anderson Valley Brewing as I traveled north on Rte 128. On my way back south, I decided to stop by for a cold one. Positives: -- Nice grounds; and they're HUGE - 30 acres. They've got a big lawn area; plus a disk golf course. And many adirondack chairs to to sit in -- The staff were very nice during my visit -- You can buy a mixed 6-pack of beer to take home. Which I did. -- Beer flights sold here (smaller pours). Did that too. Negatives: -- Very limited food options; and I was a little hungry after completing a 6-mile hike at Hendy Woods. I purchased a bag of potato chips and ate the last of my trail bar; kinda subpar. Even most tiny micro-breweries have a food truck option (Note: Based on other reviews, I see that AVB sometimes does this, but there is no food truck schedule I can find online) -- Limited table space outside, at least the day I was there. I saw only one picnic table that was close by. Weird. (It was already occupied by a small group.) I sat in an adirondack chair, but there was no place to sit my beer flight down...so I just held it (and drank fast) As for their beer...Well, here's where I admit that I've never been a huge fan, though there was a time I regularly drank their Boont Amber Ale. As for my mixed 6-pack? I tried them all later - Some were good; most were OK. My average rating for all six on Untappd = 3.1 I suppose if I lived nearby I would still visit Anderson Valley Brewing on a regular basis; the setting here is just too nice. But it seems I'd have to bring in my own food, or stop by when they had a food truck (determined via tarot cards?). When I'm quaffing more than one beer, I need some "ballast" to keep the ship righted.

Stopped by Anderson Valley Brewing Company based on a recommendation and we are so happy we did. Everyone is friendly and provider wonderful suggestions. Good tasting beer, calm, peace and a nice view..

First stop on our liver damaging tour of Mendocino County: Beer! This is a large tap room with lots of space, many tables and limited food. Fun folks having a good time with delicious beers. Great variety including sours and gose and some guest beers. Even some gluten-free. I had one pint of "The Pilsner" and a small bag of some salty cheese crisps that were tasty. A little checking-in on Yelp on their free wifi and we were off to the next stop. [Review 17612 overall - 404 in California - 1131 of 2022.]

Wonderful weekend getaway from San Francisco. This brewery has everything: great food, beer, and a huge grassy area for your furry friends to prance on! You can enjoy corn hole with your buds too! Right across the street is penny royal winery - so definitely don't skimp out on the brewery- winery hopping scene!! Enjoy

Always been a fan, awesome disc golf course on property and great mingling with the locals. Black light is my new favorite beer.

We went there on a Thursday. Wasn't crowded. Bartender was very helpful with finding a beer that's close to a Belgian Ale. You can bring outside food. I will come back here again given that they have a Belgian ale on tap.

Hands down the most stunning brewery property we have visited with such an elegant bar aesthetic. We loved our visit here and were immediately impressed with how beautiful the property is. The gentleman helping us was full of knowledge and even took the time to personally come around the bar to shake with the dog and give him a treat. Dog friendly places are important to us, and due to the size of our doggo it can be intimidating, but the staff here were by far the most accepting and welcoming to us with our dog. We loved creating our own 6 packs, all the merch options, our beer flights, the growler selections, and the disc golf course on the grounds. Absolutely stunning and we are already planning more trips down with friends. You HAVE to visit here! It's nearly a 4 hour drive for us, but so worth it!

I've always been a big fan of their beer and the boont amber ale is one of my early craft beer loves. The tasting room is not all that cozy and sort of gives office vibes but I don't hate it.

Open & airy with air conditioner on MAX and great playlist/station - fantastic. Friendly, helpful staff who directs you to the food truck in the back after ordering, OK to bring food back inside. And the BEER! They have over 20 beers on tap for reasonable prices. We both had a sampler flight of four 5-oz beers. Told the bartenders what I like and they filled my flight perfectly. So glad we decided to drive to the coast this route.

Came here again recently and they've done some pretty great upgrades. They tore out the small fence to the outdoor area and there's a good sized lawn. Plenty of chairs. New swag- I'm digging the skull "beer" shirts and the thermos'. Their tap system looks new too. These upgrades are great, I highly recommend this spot, particularly for the quality beer and grounds, but that coveted 5th star is still reserved for when they have food options.

I went back with my sister in June. She does not like beer so I had a quick, small glass with low alcohol since I was also driving, it was morning, on an empty stomach. Beer is fine.

We were on our way to the coast and decided to make a pit stop here for a couple of beers. The renovations were still in progress, but the tasting room was spotless and showed great promise for the future. Back of the wine bar is a sizable grassy area, perfect for canine and human companions to run around and have fun. The beer was delicious, the taste was crips and nice. My phone was dead so couldn't take any photos, but I got a good souvenir photo of their beer. A friend who lives in the area suggested I check out Aderson, can't say I love it or now, but I recommend check out the place if you find yourself in the neighborhood.

Great place to stop by you're in the area. This was a perfect pit stop for our trip back from Mendocino to the Bay. Excellent beers brewed on site and a wide selection to choose from. When you enter the gift shop, they have a display of all the beers you can choose from to build your own 6-pack. I thought that was really cool so you can have your own beer flight at home and try out a wider variety of their brews! The Boont Amber Ale is the classic and excellent as always. What shined for me was all of the different Goses they made. So refreshing, fruity, and with a slight sour pucker at the end. They have definitely cracked the code on the perfect Gose. We only did a to-go of 6-packs at the gift shop. Didn't see an official area set up for indoor/outdoor drinking or dining, but saw some people with drinks in the frisbee golf area near the entrance. Porta potties were located in this area as well. I look forward to stopping by again. The only thing I'll do different is get even more 6-packs since the beer here is so fresh, delicious, and a great variety to choose from. Awesome place!

Finally seeing where the great beer comes from. Boont Amber has been a favorite for a long time and I was happy to try one from the tap at the brewery. The guys inside the tasting room were very nice and helpful. We bought several large bottles of beers I don't see often along with some mustard, we will see if that is good...

Stopped by on the way home and got a flight. Really wide selection of beers, a few of which I liked a lot. Tried black rice ale, chai solstice, matcha sour, barrel aged GT gose, and bourbon barrel stout. My favorite were the chai and the stout. The bf's favorite was the barrel aged GT gose. After we had our flight he wondered if he should have tried the regular gose to compare and contrast. Picked up some beer from the fridges to go and was excited to discover that the barrel aged GT gose bottles were on sale! I picked up 2 bottles of that and a 6-pack of the chai solstice. The bottles were like $2 or $3 each which was a steal, I prolly should have bought more haha. I actually asked the bf if he wanted more bc they were on sale but he said that was enough although after we left I commented on how much the regular price was and he was like "Wait, they were that discounted?!! I knew they sounded cheap but I didn't realize it was that big a discount. Maybe we should have gotten a third bottle!" LOL. So next time, at least 3 bottles, take advantage haha. Apparently they have a disc golf course which sounded fun but we wanted to get home before dark so we didn't look into that so maybe next time.

Road trip action here I pulled into Anderson Valley Brewing in Boonville I was going to play some disc golf but it's been dumping raining and I think it's better just to look out the window and drink a beer sound good? I thought so and it is!

The beer is good. It pours foamy, and isn't very cold. Very nice man working. Very cool building!

This is an absolute gem of a brewery! Nestled in the idyllic Anderson Valley, surrounded by scenic hills, lies a low-key brewery with awesome beer, a fantastic disc golf course, and goats! What more could you want?! I don't know why it's taken me so long to visit this brewery, but it has quickly become one of my all-time favorites. They have great beer variety -- so many choices on tap that I usually just end up getting a flight. Unfortunately they don't serve food here, but they let you bring your own and there are a few neat restaurants within a short 10 minute drive. I really enjoy taking my beer outside (in a plastic cup) and playing a round of disc golf. The course isn't too complicated (you can easily follow along after drinking beer!) and gives you a taste of the natural beauty of Anderson Valley. They also have a nice selection of board games if you'd rather stay inside. One of my favorite parts about visiting Anderson Valley Brewery is checking out the goats! Located right outside of the patio is a fenced-in area housing plenty of frolicking goats. They are adorable!! Very entertaining to watch (especially after a few beers)!

Beer is above average, the spot itself is great though. TVs, lots of beer selection, snacks, knick knacks, table games, and a pool table. Think they do events and live music some nights as well. If you're near by, take a pit stop!

Nice stop in between our wine tasting extravaganza! If we had planned it better we would have gave us more time for disc golf.

Not gonna lie, brewery was smack dab in the middle of nowhere. I was coming up from Healdsburg to Redwood Valley and it so happened to work out. Unfortunately I came quite late and so I couldn't hang out in the area, as it looked like there were some farm animals on the property and across the street (love sheeep!). Onto the beer... I got all the stouts as they had some pretty interesting and I feel like I can get good IPAs in the city. The selection I got was mix and match, 6 for $20 which was a great deal. Granted the cans are 12oz, these are boozy brews. Oh and btw, didn't seem like you can drink in the brewery nor outside, but then again, I came 30 minutes before they closed and perhaps they had barrels out before. Either way, there's a ton of space and you could probably just open up your trunk and drink from there.

Anderson Valley Brewing Company is a great place to stop on your way to Mendocino/Fort Bragg. The service is excellent and they have many beers on tap. I love how dog friendly and kid friendly the establishment is too. We were fortunate that they had a pizza food truck outside and were well stocked on snacks inside. We also purchased their mix & match six pack to go. We will return again, next time we are driving through Anderson Valley.

My favorite brewery! I've been here twice. I love Anderson Valley beer because it's crisp, clean, and infused with unique, awesome flavors.⁣ ⁣ This time I ordered a Black Rice Ale which was distinctly incredible. Notice how slightly translucent the bottom of my black rice ale is. If there's a Total Wine & More near you, pick up some of Anderson Valley's selection next time you're there!

This is always a fun stop on my way up north from Santa Rosa. Their beer is pretty good and they've got a bunch for sale that you can buy to go. There's a nice outdoor seating area that's dog friendly and this time I was there I noticed a stage that they must have shows on during the summer. You can bring your own food to enjoy and they have disc golf around the place that I've seen people playing before.

A local staple in Boonville. The beer Togo we bought here was some freshest we had in a while. It is pretty groovy on the inside with a bar, gift shop and plenty of beer to take home. Their original beer the Amber ale is one of the best!

My sister and I stopped here on our way to Fort Bragg last Fri. I was bummed to find out they changed their shirt logos to these thick plasticky decals. My husband loved their T shirts with the Bear with Antler's, as well as the ones with thinner decals that just said Anderson Brewery. I decided to go ahead and make my own 6 pack of beer TOGO, only to have it be the most expensive 6 pack ever costing $16+ tax. Don't get me wrong, their beers are yummy. I guess it's better then paying $8 a beer at a restaurant.

Love y'all!!!! Local, friendly, spacious area, kick ass beer tenders who love their craft beer!!! Dogs, disc golf.... BEER!!!!

This was our first time to AVBC. We did a flight of 5, mixing IPAs, a stout, a sour, and a 10%er that was suspiciously belgiany. The whiskey barrel aged stout was very good. We were sure to bring home a 22oz. Dog friendly, frisbee golf ready, and pretty grounds Anderson valley brewing lives up to its hype. Though their beers are not precisely my favorite, it is a stop I would recommend, while traveling through.

What an awesome spot! We stopped by to pick up some beers to go and found they had their grounds open for visiting and disc golf. They have some awesome stouts and other beers. Will be back!

Nothing bad to say about Anderson Valley Brewing! I had a cherry sour which was great, we sat outside in the warm sun on their huge lawn space, and enjoyed food from the on-site food truck (don't miss the Cubano sandwich, it's delicious!) There was disc golf and bean bag toss games out for people to play with and it was child and dog friendly! Would return next time we're in the area!

The beer is great and the lay out is better than you can imagine! But the staff is definitely something to be desired. We stopped on our trip up to Mendocino on 5/29 and were so stoked to see all the changes. The outdoor chairs and frisbee golf course were a great addition. However, I never understood why a woman deflates when she sees another or when I bring pint glasses back it's a condescending thanks! You're in costumer service, you either fake it til you make it or find something you can do with all the time w/o attitude. There's zero reason why someone should be pleasant to my boyfriend but not me b/c my hair is blonde or I'm a female. I'm sorry for whatever you went through or if you're having a bad day, I didn't do it and I don't deserve the after effects!!! It's sad that the attitude of one employee that is the face of your business that day is setting the example for your entire business!

Stopped here as we were driving through heading from Fort Bragg to Santa Rosa. The Brewery has a lot of history and it among the oldest breweries around. Did couple tasting and played outside with the kids while enjoying some of their beer that is not canned or bottled. It was a nice opportunity to see the location and taste their beers. Met a local gentlemen who spoke to us about some of the history of the brewery. Would come back if we were driving through the town again.

On our way back from Mendocino, we made a stop off at Anderson Valley Brewing Company. I am a fan of beer and like to visit as many breweries as possible. We arrived hungry, but they only have a taproom and do not sell food. You can bring it in, but we did not know that until we were already there. We decided to split a sampler and try out 5 different beers before wandering off to find lunch. It was a warm winter day, so after ordering we head out to the beergarden to enjoy our fine choices. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves, people, children and dogs alike. We tried the Oatmeal Stout, the Chipotle, the Blood Orange Gose, the Triple and a few others. All quite unique and a chance to try what Anderson has to offer that isn't on shelves. They also have a disk golf course, so you can enjoy the sun over a friendly game with your beer. If you purchase bottled beer, your game is free.

What a great spot....and a great place to get a break from all the (wonderful) wine tasting you'll likely do while you're up here :) We had their AMAZING Briny Melon Gose at a restaurant and decided we needed to try more of their beers. They have a ton of options on tap and then dozens of varieties to take home in cans and bottles. We did a flight of five beers and then bought two six packs of the melon gose (not on tap) and a six pack of the framboise rosé gose (also not on tap). I love sour beers and was happy to see so many varieties in that vein on the tap list (cherry gose, matcha sour, etc). They also have numerous darker beers and beers aged in barrels for folks who lean in that direction. Really, something for everyone. The vibe is fun and friendly and I love that they're dog friendly AND supply tons of games to play while you enjoy your beer. We actually brought our own game (Cahoots...so fun!) and had a really nice, relaxing time here.

Anderson Valley Brewery is a stop that we make about twice a year on our way from Sonoma County to Fort Bragg. My husband absolutely adores their beer and will go out of his way to find it at the store but loves going to the brewery because of their diverse selection. They seem to enjoy using things you might not usually see in beer such as their stout with coffee and cocoa nibs or their chipotle, or blood orange flavored beer. My husband almost always gets some of their winter or summer (depending on the season) solstice to go and enjoy at home. The service is always friendly and top notch and they do tours, have a frisbee golf course, and a beer garden. I like that they have a great open area and cute gift shop with quality clothes and products. Great stop if you are going through Boonville!

We went to Anderson Valley Brewing on a recent afternoon in the area and had a great time. The taproom is big and we grab a tray full of tasters and tried a bunch of their brews. My favorites were the Abbeys, the Pumpkin beer and the bourbon barrel aged one. They were good pours too and it allowed us both to get a nice taste of just about everything they had. They offer tours, but we didn't take one. Don't think they've got food here as we saw just about everybody brown bagging lunch during our visit. We took our samplers out to the Biergarten as it was a splendid place for some day drinking. I loved the bear carvings and the hop vines that grew upward toward the roof. As we looked around we noticed that they grow their own hops on site. I've been to a bunch of breweries and this was the first time I saw one with their own hops. Fresh hops, better beer.

Fun craft brewery with a wide selection of beers on tap. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Boont Amber Ale and Barney Flat Oatmeal Stout are long time favorites. Great setting with lots of good people enjoying the relaxed vibe. You don't have to bring your dog because there will already be a dozen there you can borrow! :-). Four stars only because there's no food onsite, but you're free to bring your own. Local gem.

My husband and I stopped here on our way back home from the Mendocino coast on a late Friday morning. I'll start off by saying I'm really not a big fan of beer, but my husband is so I don't mind going to breweries with him. While I don't like the typical IPA or Pilsner, I do enjoy sours and more fruit based beers and luckily for me Anderson valley has both! Their tropical sour and their blood orange gose we're delicious! My husband really enjoy a variety of their beers. The service was a little slow because there was only one woman bartender, but she was friendly, so I won't knock them for it. The brewery itself is pretty nice with board games and an area for disc golf outside if that's your thing. Overall very happy with our time at Anderson Valley Brewing Company!

Totally amazing beers. Well-crafted and delightfully tasty. This is probably the most beautiful taproom I've ever visited! The tables are redwood, the windows are huge, the ceilings are high, there's tons of space...wonderful. Also, the girls behind the bar were great! I can't wait to come back. I CAN'T.

Not from the area but made a point to stop by. Pretty quiet on a Monday. Woman manning the to-go service was very friendly and gave us some great recommendations to try out. All were great!

We stopped by here on our way home from our camping trip. One of our favorite breweries. All the beers we had so far are amazing. The Bourbon Barrel Stout was good. It was smooth, refreshing and didn't have a bitter taste. The Tropical Hazy Sour was good as well and was crisp and refreshing! Also, the Hibiscus Pale Ale was amazing too!

After a bunch of wine, why not change things up with some beer, right? And if you have time, and it's not too soggy out, play a round of disc golf! Since we had time to spare and my bf had never had any beers from Anderson Valley Brewing Co, we decided to stop in for a tasting. He had a flight of five and I had a tasting of 2 (can you call 2 a flight, still?). I did like the fact that you could make your flight as small or as large as you chose. They handed you a sheet, and you checked off the different beers that you wanted to try. (You're charged by the taste). There was a good variety of options, but nothing that particularly awe'd me. There were descriptions that sounded great, but did taste like it sounded. Fun place to check out, but not really my spot. Fun fact - they grow their own hops. You can see the ropes that they grow on, on the corner of the property, driving down Hwy 128.