Russian River Brewery postpones release of Pliny the Younger due to omicron surge

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (KGO) -- Russian River Brewery announced on Wednesday it would be postponing the release of its infamous Pliny the Younger beer due to the omicron surge.

Brewery officials say a lot of factors played into their decision including Sonoma County's record COVID case numbers as well as an outbreak with employees.

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Since a week before Christmas, 20 employees have tested positive and several more are either out sick or in quarantine due to exposure.
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Brewery representatives also noted that the county's recent update to its health order advising people to avoid large gatherings influenced their decision to push back the release date.
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Pliny the Younger will now be available starting March 25 through April 7.