Glasses of Pliny the Younger India Pale Ale are lined up for an employee toast before the Russian River Brewing Company opens for customers in Santa Rosa, Calif. on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015. Beer ...

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Golden State brewers across California won gold medals in Ohio's U.S. Open Beer Championship in 2024, while such microbrewers as Pliny the Younger have garnered devoted, cult-like fans.

Golden State brewers across California won gold medals in Ohio's U.S. Open Beer Championship in 2024, while such microbrewers as Pliny the Younger have garnered devoted, cult-like fans.

Golden State brewers across California won gold medals in Ohio's U.S. Open Beer Championship in 2024, while such microbrewers as Pliny the Younger have garnered devoted, cult-like fans.