Russian River Brewing Company makes all types of ales, so some highly developed palates. Some of their ales I can't even drink yet. I am not into sour beers. But some of there other ales are phenomenal. One such ale is called Pliny the Elder. This is a powerhouse of fragrant hops. Wonderfully aromatic, a bouquet of sweet hops, almost floral in scent rise from the glass. Wow. I just enjoy sitting down and smelling the beer like a wine. Isn't that incredible? I have never had an IPA dedicated to pure hops this fragrant and flavorful in my life. This truly is a dedication to the man, Pliney the Elder, who discovered hops back in ancient Greece. What an amazing ale. This one will always have a home with me.
Friday, January 22, 2010
A Hop Trip to Antiquity
Russian River Brewing Company makes all types of ales, so some highly developed palates. Some of their ales I can't even drink yet. I am not into sour beers. But some of there other ales are phenomenal. One such ale is called Pliny the Elder. This is a powerhouse of fragrant hops. Wonderfully aromatic, a bouquet of sweet hops, almost floral in scent rise from the glass. Wow. I just enjoy sitting down and smelling the beer like a wine. Isn't that incredible? I have never had an IPA dedicated to pure hops this fragrant and flavorful in my life. This truly is a dedication to the man, Pliney the Elder, who discovered hops back in ancient Greece. What an amazing ale. This one will always have a home with me.
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