| Rating | 92 |
| Style | Double IPA |
| Produced In |
Santa Rosa, Calif. United States |
| ABV | 8% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2022-08-09 |
Perfect For
Dinner Parties, Host/Hostess Gifting, Popping Bottles
Russian River Pliny the Elder Review
Pliny the Elder pours copper-colored, with big citrus and herbal pine notes on the nose. Following on the palate is a bitter, rounded rendition of today's DIPAs — malt sweetness and stone fruit play off of the double dose of hops (which, by weight, is minuscule compared to todays DDH DIPAs). Both malt- and hop-driven with a bit of alcohol flavor/warmth, the beer opens up as it warms to room temperature, which is ideal for this style.
Russian River Pliny the Elder Pros And Cons
Pros
- Iconic American craft beer
- Profile evolves in the glass
- Nice combination of malt and hop sweetness
Cons
- Challenging bitterness
- Hard to find
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