Thirsty Thursday - Pliney the Elder

That's right, I'm all worked up into a froth about another Imperial IPA from California. This time around, its Pliney the Elder from those crafty folks at Russian River Brewing Company in Santa Rosa, California. I enjoyed a couple of pints at Toronado in San Francisco last weekend as well as this bottled version here at home. If you've had this beer, I don't need to tell you how good it is. It doesn't get much better, with all of the usual suspects - hoppy, nutty, spicy, bitter, fruity, flowery - flavors present in this benchmark Imperial IPA/American Double.

Style: Imperial IPA/American Double
ABV: 8%
Brewery: Russian River Brewing Company
Location: Santa Rosa, California