ALERT: Pliny the Elder in bottles!!!

[carnevoodoo]

I haven't had bottles of this yet, but pliny is my go to bar around here if I can't make up my mind about what I want to drink. Damn good IPA.

 

[Zymurgrafi]

According to my beer sources:

Pliny the Elder double ipa has arrived in bottles at Ledgers, 1399 University. in Berkeley, CA.

Is that anywhere near Northeast VT?

 

[olllllo]

Just close your eyes and tap your red shoes.

 

[Zymurgrafi]

how'd you know about those?

...wait, it's working! I think I can taste it now!

no, sorry, just ate a handful of raw hop cones, carry on.

 

[korndog]

According to my beer sources:

Pliny the Elder double ipa has arrived in bottles at Ledgers, 1399 University. in Berkeley, CA.

Is that anywhere near Northeast VT?

I think they are pretty close politically.

 

[gwood]

I think they are pretty close politically.

LOL...

KD: How does the bottle compare to being on tap? I've only had it on tap a few times (Lucky Baldwins IPA fest was the last) but no bottles as of yet.

Also, did you have to go out to Red Carpet in Glendale or did you find it more local (Wades Wines maybe?).

 

[HVBrewtality]

I have two bottles left in my fridge...

it goes too fast

 

[Eastside Brewer]

I am one of the lucky ones who drinks this stuff fresh on tap two blocks from my house. The place just got bottles too, They are 4 bucks a pop but thats not bad considering it is almost a pint and a half. I have opened some bottles that were bottled just days prior to opening, but it still tastes better on tap!
Get some any way you can, it is an awesome beer!!!

 

[korndog]

LOL...

KD: How does the bottle compare to being on tap? I've only had it on tap a few times (Lucky Baldwins IPA fest was the last) but no bottles as of yet.

Also, did you have to go out to Red Carpet in Glendale or did you find it more local (Wades Wines maybe?).

This was given to me. I think Wades will get some though. They are doing a Stone tasting tonight and they are the distributor for RR. Possible they got some already. Father's Office has it on tap, but you probably knew that.

Are you a falcon?

 

[ColoradoXJ13]

Cracked my bottle last night, nice beer, but not nearly as bitter as the Blind Pig IPA I had a couple weeks ago. It also doesn't seem to have the hop aroma or flavor that the pig had, but, it it is a much better balanced beer. Nice malt/grain backbone, good sweetness and well balanced with bitterness (I also though BP IPA was overly bitter and not well balanced), nice color. Similar in many ways to Avery's Maharaja.

 

[gwood]

This was given to me. I think Wades will get some though. They are doing a Stone tasting tonight and they are the distributor for RR. Possible they got some already. Father's Office has it on tap, but you probably knew that.

Are you a falcon?

I'll most likely be at the tasting, I work about two blocks from Wades (William there is a good guy).

I'm not a Falcon but have considered it for a couple of years now, guess I should get off my ass and do it. I've had a few members here and with the Falcons ask why the hell I haven't joined.

 

[korndog]

I'll most likely be at the tasting, I work about two blocks from Wades (William there is a good guy).

I'm not a Falcon but have considered it for a couple of years now, guess I should get off my ass and do it. I've had a few members here and with the Falcons ask why the hell I haven't joined.

Dude, you really should join. We have great events . I'll probably be at Wades with 6 or 7 Falcons tonight. Maybe we can score some Pliny.

[/End Hijack]

 

[gonzo brewer]

I'm there tomorrow evening for the Saugus/Westlake football game. I will sneak over to Wades and grab some Pliny if they have it. I've only tried it on tap... it is truly a hop heads' delight.

BTW, I'm a Falcon but I don't attend many events. Need to fix that.

 

[A4J]

I got my hands on a bottle 3 weeks ago. Damn it was tasty!! Even my wife loved it. I'm hoping to pick up a few more bottles this wknd.

 

[korndog]

I'm there tomorrow evening for the Saugus/Westlake football game. I will sneak over to Wades and grab some Pliny if they have it. I've only tried it on tap... it is truly a hop heads' delight.

BTW, I'm a Falcon but I don't attend many events. Need to fix that.

Sorry, they don't have any Pliny. Go Warriors.

 

[gonzo brewer]

Korndog,

Damn it, my mouth was watering. I'll stop by anyway - I'm in the neighborhood.
Do you know anywhere in LA they have bottles? I tried Veldrone in Toluca Lake Tuesday and they did not have any.

 

[gwood]

Korndog,

Damn it, my mouth was watering. I'll stop by anyway - I'm in the neighborhood.
Do you know anywhere in LA they have bottles? I tried Veldrone in Toluca Lake Tuesday and they did not have any.

Last I heard your best bet is going to be Red Carpet in Glendale. There's a place in Long Beach that had it last week but that is a bit of a haul.

 

[korndog]

Just poured this: appearance is crystal clear apricot with a nice head that leaves decent lacing as it slowly dissipates. The Columbus is quite obvious on the nose at first with the citrus of Simcoe brightening it up a bit. There seems to be less pine on the nose than the draft versions I have had, but overall it's very similar and unmistakably Pliny. As is usual for this beer, the malt is not overly assertive and plays a minor supporting role to the explosion of aroma and taste of hops. The bitterness does not seem quite as assertive as the draft version, but I am told that the second bottling was more on target than the first. All in all, this is a wonderful brew and definitely world class. I look forward to trying the second bottling for comparison, but would not complain if this was the last DIPA I ever had. There are many good offerings out there these days with darker malts, but I am still a fan of this beer since it does what it is supposed to do; showcase the brilliant hop schedule. Pale malt and a little crystal is all that I think should be obvious in a DIPA with full attenuation; this beer does not come close to being mistaken for an American Barley Wine as many others do. Great beer. I am happy that many will have the opportunity to try a true California classic. Vinnie rocks!

 

[findthefish]

By the way I picked up a six pack of Pliny a while ago, and should be able to get some more to send out. I promised I would ship some to those who want it, I have just been busy finding a new job, moving to a new apartment, etc.

So..... PM me and we can work something out. Don't know how or when I will be able to send these out, but I want to live up to my promise.

 

[Anbrew]

Anyone know if it has made it to Washington yet? I haven't seen it.

Man, I love RR as a brewery but...

their "art direction" is absolutely horrid!

 

[Bokonon]

Anyone know if it has made it to Washington yet? I haven't seen it.

Man, I love RR as a brewery but...

their "art direction" is absolutely horrid!

On a trip over to the Seattle area last weekend I went to Bottleworks and picked up a few bottles as well as a bottle of Damnation. Haven't tried either yet, can't wait though.

 

[Anbrew]

On a trip over to the Seattle area last weekend I went to Bottleworks and picked up a few bottles as well as a bottle of Damnation. Haven't tried either yet, can't wait though.

Excellent! That means Jim's Homebrew will probably have some of it soon

Are you going to the fresh hop festival in Yakima this Saturday?

 

[Saccharomyces]

hmm, think I need to travel to CA so I can try this beer.

 

[korndog]

hmm, think I need to travel to CA so I can try this beer.

uh,,,,,,yeah

 

[Bokonon]

Are you going to the fresh hop festival in Yakima this Saturday?

Yep I'll be at the fresh hop festival. I entered a beer in the homebrew competition, so I can't wait to hear who the winners are.

 

[bad coffee]

I just found some in NYC for $12 a bottle... Guess what I'm drinkin tomorrow!

 

[thedude123]

12 a bottle that seems a bit high.

 

[heinz57]

Red Carpet Wine in Glendale has plenty. I went there last night and picked up a few bottles for myself. Can't wait to try it.

$12 does seem a bit high, it was only $4 at Red Carpet.

 

[carnevoodoo]

I just found some in NYC for $12 a bottle... Guess what I'm drinkin tomorrow!

Holy crap! Talk about a markup.

 

[Strober]

For all the Seattlites out there, Pliny the Elder has been spotted in bottles at:

Full Throttle Bottles in Sodo $6/bottle (limit 2)
West Seattle Thriftway $5.00/bottle (limit as many as you can carry or they have in stock).
Bottleworks when they get their shipments from the distributor