Year of New Beer: Pliny The Elder, Russian River Brewing (CA)

Written By: Dion on 07/30/2013

Finally I get to try the beer considered by many to be the Holy Grail of IPA's. The nose is loaded with notes of candied pineapple & grapefruit, with hints of honey and caramel malt. On the tongue is an explosion of hoppy bitterness and citrus goodness. Dry, resinous, and palate-stripping, this is a top-notch IPA. Much as I said when I tried Westvleteren 12--rankings are so subjective. Is this the best IPA I've ever had? Not sure, but it's damn near. Many thanks and extreme gratitude to Evan Coppage for the hookup.