Pliny the Younger

[paint94979]

So is anyone making the trip to Santa Rosa, CA to get a taste of one of the rarest and highest rated beers in the world?

Russian River Brewing Company once a year on the first Friday of February for 2 weeks sells an Imperial IPA (pretty much a triple IPA) named Pliny the Younger a 10.5% abv IPA. Last year average wait exceeded 5 hours to get into RRBC. This beer will not be sold in bottle or growlers only on tap at very very limited locations. This beer drinks like a standard IPA which is one reason for its appeal. It's hop aroma and malt flavor profile make it a man among boys. American light lager fans shouldnt consume this unique beer without supervision

 

[jmaz268]

lol that sounds like a horrible idea. But good in so many ways.

 

[paint94979]

Yep

http://russianriverbrewing.com/brews/pliny-the-younger/

 

[TheBac]

Whats an "IPA"? Sorry...not a connoisseur.http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...t_Y89HXRxtHYink7lyQXnKg&bvm=bv.41642243,d.aWM

 

[paint94979]

India Pale Ale

 

[custom8726]

Only 10.5% :gaybow::gay:

 

[paint94979]

Only 10.5% :gaybow::gay:

LOL the girlfriend finally acquired the pallet for good beer. We will be in line bright and early to consume several of these

 

[mackthehack]

Shit! Only if I was still in Ca... I have family in Santa Rosa to. Just might have to have some sent to me...:thumb:

 

[mackthehack]

Paint. Have you tried any of their beers? On their site they offer barrel aged beer. That looks like it would be some good shit!

 

[custom8726]

LOL the girlfriend finally acquired the pallet for good beer. We will be in line bright and early to consume several of these

If I was not on the opposite side of the country I would be in line as well :beer2:

 

[paint94979]

Paint. Have you tried any of their beers? On their site they offer barrel aged beer. That looks like it would be some good shit!

Their aged sours a f**kin great... Northern California has become craft beer Mecca over the last 10 year's

 

[mackthehack]

Their aged sours a f**kin great... Northern California has become craft beer Mecca over the last 10 year's

Nice! I miss Nor Cal. I grew up in Sac. About 12-13 years ago tried Sierra Nevada Pale Ale for the first time. I got hooked on it. That is one of my all time favorites. I don't think I have tried one beer from Sierra Nevada that I didn't like.

 

[Osubeaver]

Their aged sours a f**kin great... Northern California has become craft beer Mecca over the last 10 year's

It must be migrating down from Portland and Seattle

 

[beanpole209]

I'm a fiend for Strong IPA's, though ive been trying to find some more victory hop devil ale. That is some tasty tasty beer, and a little different if your a IPA kinda person!

Jealous!

 

[paint94979]

It must be migrating down from Portland and Seattle

You are spot on Jerry... Specifically Portland I have visited to Oregon 6 times during 2011 and you guys have great breweries.

 

[paint94979]

Tomorrow is the official release day