February 5th is an important day. Not only is it the start of SF Beer Week 2010, it is also the day Russian River Brewing Company will be releasing their infamous Pliny the Younger, a triple IPA. I look forward to February if only for this reason. Pliny the Younger has triple the hops of Russian River’s standard IPA and is dry-hopped four times. Here are some beer specs:
Style: Triple I.P.A., due to the HUGElarge amounts of malt and hops (way more than Pliny the Elder!)
Alcohol by Volume: 11%
Hops: CTZ, Simcoe, Amarillo, Summit, and Centennial (same hop bill as last year, but slightly more bitter)
Unfortunately this is a very limited edition beer that goes fast. If you happen to find yourself at their brewpub, you can enjoy Pliny the Younger one of two ways:
It will be poured in 10 oz. glasses for $4.50. Growlers are available NEW for $42, and REFILLS for $36 with a maximum of 4 growlers per person.
That’s it. Unless you happen to find yourself at a bar that’s serving this liquid goodness, you will be out of luck… much like I foresee myself to be .
In addition to releasing Pliny the Younger, 350mL bottles of Supplication will also be on sale for $12/bottle. Unfamiliar with Supplication? Here’s how Russian River describes this heavenly beer:
Brown Ale aged in French oak Pinot Noir barrels with three strains of Brettanomyces, Lactobacillus, Pediococcus and sour cherries .
I currently have to work that day but the more I think about it, the more I think I should just take the day off. What do you all think?
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I’m SO happy you put this up! I hear about this being released during the holidays but I thought they were going to have a release party over at Tornado. I won’t be able to make it to Russian River Brewery so hopefully Tornado will be pouring it there! Thanks for the info, I can’t wait to taste it!
I’m coming over to the US from London to have this! Well, that and to go to San Francisco Beer Week. I literally can’t wait! I’ll be at the DIPA festival and then going up to SR on the Tuesday for a couple of days, so I hope it’s still on then!
Brittany mentions the Toronado… is it likely to be put on there? I’m staying fairly close to there in SF and plan on being there A LOT!
Oh man you really need to take the day off! That way we can head up to Russian River nice and early, then get ready for DIPA on Saturday!