Vinnie Cilurzo, co-owner of Russian River Brewing Company, said he was surprised by a flurry of texts from friends and family during the Oct. 23, 2025 broadcast. photo credit: courtesy of Russian River Brewing CompanyVinnie Cilurzo, co-owner of Russian River Brewing Company, appears as an answer on the game show Jeopardy!
A famous local brewer just got a little more famous after his name appeared on an episode of Jeopardy!
Vinnie Cilurzo is already well-known for his beer Pliny the Younger, a triple-hopped IPA from Russian River Brewing Company.
People come to Sonoma County from around the world every year for the annual two-week release of the brew, waiting in line for hours to get a pour…