Pliny the Younger is a renowned Triple IPA brewed by the American brewery Russian River Brewing, first introduced in 2005 as a stronger version of the popular Pliny the Elder. With around 10.25% ABV and approximately 90 IBUs, this beer combines intense hop character with an exceptionally dry and well-balanced profile.
Pliny the Younger is brewed only once a year and is available for a limited two-week period each February, exclusively at the brewery’s taprooms in Santa Rosa and Windsor. Russian River places strong emphasis on the freshness of this beer and recommends consuming it quickly to preserve its full hop intensity.
Today, Pliny the Younger is considered one of the most acclaimed Triple IPAs in the world and remains one of the key reasons why Russian River is regarded as a legend in the craft beer scene.
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Russian River Brewing was founded in 1997, when Vinnie Cilurzo was hired as the head brewer. As early as 1999, Vinnie created one of the first commercially available Double IPAs - the renowned Pliny the Elder, which remains the brewery’s most famous and acclaimed beer to this day.
Their reputation is built primarily on outstanding IPA styles, with Pliny the Elder - Double IPA, and Pliny the Younger - Triple IPA standing out. The latter is brewed only once a year, during a two-week release in February or March, and is available exclusively at their locations -an event that attracts beer enthusiasts from around the world.
With the opening of their modern brewery in Windsor, they significantly expanded production capacity while also enhancing the visitor experience. Today, Russian River Brewing is considered one of the most influential and innovative American craft breweries, with its success rooted in a strong commitment to quality, continuous innovation, and deep connection with the community.
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