[1] Anderson Valley Brewing Company was founded in 1987 by David Norfleet and Kim and Ken Allen.

The original brewery was located in the lower level of the brewpub, The Buckhorn Saloon, in downtown Boonville.

In 1996 when the demand for their beers exceeded the capacity of the 10-barrel brewery below the pub, a 30-barrel facility was installed just a mile from downtown Boonville at the corner of Highways 128 and 253.

By 1998 production had reached 15,000 barrels annually[citation needed] and construction began on a three-story Bavarian-style brewhouse.

In April 2010 the brewery sold to industry veteran Trey White, the former executive vice president of United States Beverage, and two silent partners.

[2] In September of that year Fal Allen (former general manager 2000–2004, no relation to previous owners) returned to the brewery as brewmaster.

White introduced the Bahl Hornin’ (Boontling for "good drinking") Series, expanded the barrel aged and sour beer programs, and increased brewing capacity.

[3][5] Esquire magazine named Anderson's Boont Amber Ale as one of the "Best Canned Beers to Drink Now" in February 2012.

Course features are DGA Mach II baskets, par 3 all around, with distances ranging from about 200–350 ft, Ponds, trees, buildings, and oak groves as play hazards, and only small variations in elevation.

The festival is held annually each spring and featuring dozens of breweries from around North America, multi-stage live music performances and local foods.