Explore Santa Rosa’s Craft Beer Scene with the Beer Passport
Every February, Santa Rosa transforms into a beer lover’s playground—and this year’s celebration is extra special. FeBREWary marks the return of the Santa Rosa Beer Passport, a free digital experience that invites locals and visitors to explore the region’s award-winning breweries, sip their way through breweries and taprooms, and celebrate 10 years of craft beer culture in the heart of Sonoma County.
Sign up for your 2026 passport
A Decade of Supporting Local Brews
For the past 10 years, the Santa Rosa Beer Passport has connected beer lovers with the breweries and taprooms that define the region’s craft beer identity. What began as a way to spotlight local producers has grown into a beloved annual tradition—one that supports small businesses, encourages exploration, and celebrates the creativity behind every pint.
This year, the milestone comes with a special reward: participants who complete every stop on the 2026 passport can earn a limited-edition 10th Anniversary Santa Rosa Beer Passport medal, a collectible tribute to a decade of craft beer adventures.
How the Santa Rosa Beer Passport Works
The Beer Passport is designed to be simple, fun, and easy to use so you can focus on enjoying great beer.
- Sign up for the free digital passport and save it to your phone’s home screen for quick access.
- Enjoy sampling brews at each participating location.
- Check in at every stop to collect points, unlock rewards, and work your way toward the commemorative medal.
The passport is self-guided, flexible, and available throughout FeBREWary and beyond, making it perfect for weekend getaways, spontaneous tastings, or a full-on beer-cation.
This Year’s Participating Breweries
Each stop on the Santa Rosa Beer Passport brings its own flavor, atmosphere, and personality. From industrial taprooms to cozy neighborhood pubs, every stop tells a story, and invites you to stay a while.
- Russian River Brewing Company (Santa Rosa & Windsor locations) – Globally celebrated for its iconic Pliny beers and expertly crafted ales.
- Moonlight Brewing Company – A local favorite and one of Santa Rosa’s original microbreweries, known for classic styles and cult-loved lagers.
- CUVER Belgian Brewers – A haven for fans of traditional Belgian-inspired beers with European roots and West Coast flair.
- Beer Baron Bar & Kitchen – A cozy downtown spot offering rotating taps and elevated pub bites.
- Shady Oak Barrel House – A must-visit for fans of barrel-aged, small-batch, and experimental brews.
- Lagunitas Brewing Company – A household name in craft beer, serving up bold flavors and laid-back vibes.
Why Santa Rosa Is a Beer Lover’s Destination
Santa Rosa has earned its reputation as a craft beer hub thanks to its concentration of innovative brewers, award-winning ales, and community-driven taprooms, and the recognition proves it. In 2024, Santa Rosa was named a USA Today Readers’ Choice Award winner for Best Beer City, ranking 10th in the nation and #1 in California, cementing its status as a must-visit destination for craft beer fans. With a deep appreciation for craftsmanship and experimentation, the local beer scene continues to attract enthusiasts from across the state and beyond.
Here, you’ll find breweries known for world-class IPAs, historic lagers, Belgian-style ales, and inventive barrel-aged releases—often brewed just steps from where they’re poured. Add in Santa Rosa’s farm-to-table dining scene, walkable downtown, and scenic outdoor escapes, and you have the perfect setting for a beer-centered getaway.
Plan Your FeBREWary Getaway
FeBREWary is an invitation to explore Santa Rosa through its breweries, meet the makers, and experience the community that’s shaped this vibrant beer culture, but the fun doesn’t stop when February ends. The Santa Rosa Beer Passport is available year-round, so even if you can’t make it during FeBREWary, you’ll still have all of 2026 to sip your way through the stops and earn your special 10th Anniversary Beer Passport medal.
Sign up for your free Santa Rosa Beer Passport, map out your must-visit stops, and toast to 10 years of local beer love. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a week, you’ll find that every pint comes with a story, and every visit leaves you planning the next.
Cheers to FeBREWary, and cheers to discovering Santa Rosa... one craft beer at a time. 🍻
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