That this beer was made by Russian River for Bottleworks is not really news to most. However, a sneak peak at the label is certainly fun (found on TTB). Combining a few Russian River barrel-aged beers, PH1, Orphan Ale, Sonambic and conditioned in the bottle with Brett (these have been bottled for some time), you can rest assured this beers going to be sour – in that ‘oh, so good’ way.
Look for this to be available in April. And no, don’t expect it to last very long on the shelf.
Yes, that’s right, Russian River’s famed Pliny the Younger is on tap, as of today. This won’t last too long, so if you can make it out there in the next couple of weeks, do so. For those who don’t know, Younger is Vinnie’s “Triple IPA”, a hopped up super beer with more alcohol and flavor than you’re used to.
Enjoy it if you can, knowing that it won’t be long before Pliny the Elder (Double IPA) and Blind Pig (IPA) are available in 16oz bottles.
Speaking of Russian River… It appears assistant brewer Travis has set them up with a WordPress page. I don’t know ANYTHING about this, but can only drool at the pictures here. It was only set up today, but the pictures here are stunning! 400+ barrel (wooden) capacity! It’s a dream…
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The Beer Advocates sniffed this out for me (well, they referred to the TTB site), a good group of guys they are. Sure, you get the impression some would trade their pets for a bottle of this beer, but you gotta love that enthusiasm. Right?
Heres what I sorta know – just don’t quote me on anything too loud.
Vinnie didn’t expect to brew a batch in the new brewery before March. Therefore, don’t expect to see this beer bottled before late March – at the earliest. Of course, once it’s bottled, that’s only half the story. Last I talked with him (mid-December) they were about half-way through construction.
I DO NOT know where this beer is going to be distributed, won’t claim to. I have heard rumors that bottles of Russian River beer will likely be headed to the greater Northern California region, out by Sacramento (the I-80 corridor). I suspect they’ll likely add pallets to their San Diego runs. Will it also be in Philly? That seems likely, but I just wouldn’t have a clue.
If I were a betting man, I’d say this would be about all Vinnie is set up to do right now. With all their talents, it’s just hard work to build a new brewery, run an existing one, own a business in a new calendar year, have a life and think about all the people in the world who wants their beer.
Now, about that label. I hope you take a minute or two to read it – especially those who think every good beer needs to be laid down to get better. You’d almost get the impression that the guys at Russian River are worried about this happening, wouldn’t you? Anyone else find the size of the bottle odd? 1 Pint?
All this does is remind me that I received a growler of this for my bday last week! Hmmm… that won’t last long. Thanks Mike and Terri!
