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Russian River Pliny the Elder

Russian River Pliny the Elder

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An Imperial/Double IPA brewed by
Russian River Brewing

Santa Rosa, California USA

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Pliny the Elder was a Roman naturalist, scholar, historian, traveler, officer, and writer. Although not considered his most important work, Pliny and his contemporaries created the botanical name for hops, "lupus Salictarius", meaning wolf among scrubs." Hops at that time grew wild among willows, much like a wolf in the forest. Later the current botanical name, humulus Lupulus, was adopted. Pliny died in 79 AD while observing the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. He was immortalized by his nephew, Pliny the Younger, who continued his uncle's legacy by documenting much of what he observed during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Pliny the Elder, the beer, is brewed with 40% more malt and over twice the amount of hops as compared to our already hoppy IPA.

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 johnyvt (157), West Hollywood, California, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/59/105/518/20

Jun 4, 2005    Updated: Oct 12, 2006
On tap. Poured a nice cloudy gold with a large, remarkably creamy white head that retained very well. Smells very much like pine. Almost like tree sap in a glass. Taste is of pine and floral hops, but it also very smooth. Medium-full mouthfeel and body. As it warms it becomes sweeter with tastes of honey and a little fruit.

 Bockyhorsey (1968), Mesa, Arizona, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/103/510/105/520/20
Sep 4, 2008  
Bottled on 081308 courtesy of FlacoAlto. Freash pine and citrus hit the nose and new this was good. Orange cooper body with white head. Flavor had the dry citrus vine along with enough grapefruit flavor as so not to feel too dry. Thirst quenching experience cool and crisp on the palate. Really enjoyed this one thanks Sebastian


 IlanMan (529), Winona, Minnesota, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/105/515/20
Sep 4, 2008  
Bottle thanks to Kegbear: Deep golden pour with strong citrus, peach, fresh resiny hop aroma. Very sweet flavors of malt, floral hops, light alcohol, spice, and deliciousness. Very smooth brew. I could drink one of these every day.


 jjpm74 (2925), Connecticut, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/104/519/20
Sep 4, 2008  
Bottle courtesy of mashmaster. Pours amber with a nice white head. Smells of pine, citrus, spice, pepper, some touches of caramel. Tastes mildly bitter and resiny with some hard to describe doughy hints. This is in a class of its own!


SCBrew (25), San Clemente, California, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/59/104/520/20
Sep 4, 2008  
Fantastic, overwhelming hop aroma!! It seems as though they have squeezed every bit of aromatics from the hops. Beautiful copper/amber color with a lasting white head. Good body, not too chewy. Malty sweetness is overwhelmed by bitter and citrusy hops. The aroma stays through the end. It leaves your empty glass smelling like hops. PHENOMINAL.


yogy (2), USA
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4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/510/104/520/20
Sep 4, 2008  
on tap at tj’s in paoli, pa. An amazing double ipa. If you ever have the chance to drink this beer you should. I wish it was more commonly found on the east coast.




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