Russian River Brewing
Pliny the Elder
The story
Created by Vinnie Cilurzo in 2000, Pliny the Elder codified the modern Double IPA style and made Russian River a pilgrimage brewery. Still rated among the best beers in the world two decades on.
Flavor
citrus
pine
resinous
dank
dry
Hops
Amarillo
Centennial
CTZ
Simcoe
Brewed in
Santa Rosa, California, USA
Availability
California + limited US distribution; dated bottles recommended fresh within 60 days
First brewed
2000
Glass
Tulip
Where to find it
Photo: Russian River Brewing Co via www.russianriverbrewing.com
