Notes
Visited: May 25, 1993
Opened: 1988
Closed: 1994
Annual Production: 750 bbl
Re-opened as Downtown Joe's Brewery and Restaurant. Same beer, but they completely removed the fun friendly atmosphere that Willett's had, including the enormous beer can collection that used to be behind the bar and on the walls. Now it's more like a hotel bar, very sterile. Too bad. We used to run into the folks from Brown Street Brewery here, back when Brown Street was still a brewery.
Directions: From San Francisco, take 80 East to 29 North to Napa. Exit at First Street and head east into town. First Street winds around and changes its name along the way, but follow it all the way to the end at Main Street. Willett's will be across Main Street, directly in front of you.
Updated: March 5, 2009
Beer List
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Date: May 25, 1993 (#56)Package: draughtPlace: at the breweryScore: 14 pointsOverall Impression (2½)
Very nice amber and great head. Lots of odors...can't tell what they are! As advertised, it's a hop bomb. Good thick body. Not sure about this one.
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Date: May 25, 1993 (#57)Package: draughtPlace: at the breweryScore: 16 pointsOverall Impression (3)
Amber, thin head. Definite European aromatic character. Good beer! Thick, with just the right hops. Good beer! I'll have a pint...