What's that? Pliny is on tap? Let's go get some! I'm sure those words have been spoken many, many times. Pliny the Elder is one of those beers that has taken on a cult-like following. People go crazy for it.
Over at Beeradovate, it rates a perfect 100.
Often when a shipment arrives at a specialty beer store they have to put a limit on how many bottles one person can buy – just to give as many people as possible a shot at getting some. If you hear Pliny is on tap at a local pub and you wait too long, like till tomorrow, there's a good chance that keg is done.
Pliny is big. Pliny is bold. Pliny is a perfect example of what defines the West Coast Double IPA. It has a wonderful, citrusy, slightly piney aroma. Somehow at 8 percent ABV, the alcohol is nearly hidden and it goes down easily.
Is there a beer in your book that makes you put down what you're doing and get it while you can – before that barrel runs dry?
- Brewery: Russian River Brewing Company
- Consumed at: Brouwer's Cafe
- ABV: 8 percent
- Description: Double IPA
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