Russian River Pliny the Elder

Brewed by Russian River Brewing
Style: Imperial/Double IPA
Santa Rosa, California USA

bottle...hazy yellow pour,decent head good lacing.aroma of citrus and grapefruit.citrus hops upfront to a piney resinous bitterness.medium bodied ,very smooth for the hop profile

Floral lemon candy nose. Rich amber with a frothy medium head. Resiny sweet with multiple layers of hop bitterness, extraordinary balance and depth. Massive effervescence, fruity piney and finishes smooth and long. Extremely well put together beer

500 ml bottle obtained by trade with toncatcher. The pour was amber and clear with substantial floaties in glass #2. Slick white head trailing minor lacing. Aroma is killer - honey malt with a sharp blast of grapefruit and pine hops. Citrus hops are very upfront and tingly on the ton, followed by resinous pine and finally settling into the sweet malt. More balanced than many IIPAs, and dangerously drinkable despite the ABV. Mouthfeel was sticky and slick with lower carbonation than described in other reviews. Would love to try this one a little fresher to see if there’s a substantial difference in the hop profile. (Bottled 9/4/08)

Big thanks to drgonzo (of BA fame) for obtaining and sharing a fresh growler of this fine treat with me. Light copper body with a heavy orange tint. Frothy white head that diminishes leaving a steady trail of lacing behind. Slow carbonation, we felt this was due to the growler being a few days old but nonetheless it didn’t seem to affect any of the important attributes. Powerful grapefruit nose joined by lemon and evergreen aromas. Nuts and bread scents could be had as well, this smells awesome. Hearty, filling brew that is exceptionally creamy and remarkably drinkable. The ability to drink this with ease may be it’s best quality. Big bitter aftertaste with a resinous feeling. Fresh citrus fruit flavors followed by pine and doughy malt. A hint of caramel and a solid nutty taste help add plenty of substance to the flavor.

Bottle thanks to ericandersnavy. Pours a hazy yellow with white head. Aroma of lemon and grapefruit. Flavor of lemon, grapefruit, malt, nice bitter, very fresh! Mouthfeel is full bodied with high carbonation. Overall, this was very good!

bman1113vr surprised me with this bottle. thanks andrew!! poured a hazy yellow with a soapy white head that laces the glass. aroma was wonderful with grapefruit and a touch of grass. flavor was nice and bold with citrus and grapefruit. medium-full body and high carbonation. this was a great beer and i am looking forward to the younger sometime.

Style and Glass: DIPA, Snifter; Tulip ABV, Volume & Calories: 8 % in 16.9 fl oz. estimated at 300 C Purchased on tap at the Hulmeville Inn, Hulmeville, PA for $4.75 Hoppy, sweet and delicious. Aroma is hops, sour and mold. A great way to toast the new president, as I had this on inauguration eve. Bright, orange with a small white head. Sticky lace. Pine cirtus and grapefruit in the flavor. Coats the mouth, and finish is long and sweet, then bitter. A truly great brew. originally posted at: <a href="http://beercritic.wordpress.com/"&

Fragrant hop aroma, which is a good hint of the flavor to follow. The flavor is as close to a perfect representation of American hops as I’ve tasted. Citrus and pine are right up front, maybe Cascade/Centennial/Columbus? Somehow it’s not super bitter. A pleasure to drink.