Pliny the Elder around Portland

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  1. CaylorSwift

    CaylorSwift Initiate (0) Oct 20, 2013 Oregon

    Try checking out "Bottles" up on NE Fremont.

    Last time I checked, 2 months ago, they were soaked in Pliny.
     
    #21 CaylorSwift, Nov 9, 2013
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  2. maltmaster420

    maltmaster420 Initiate (0) Aug 17, 2005 Oregon

    That shouldn't be a problem. There are at least 6 or 7 places in Portland that get kegs every year. Horse Brass, Higgins, Saraveza, Apex, Wildwood, and the Station are all likely bets. Some places like HB and Apex just throw it on tap and deal with the chaos of "first come, first served", and other places do ticketed events. Keep an eye on the forums for the inevitable "where to find PtY" thread and you should have plenty of opportunities to drink it.

    Last year the Brass put it on tap alongside PtY, Notorious, and a bunch of other huge beers, and it was fun doing side by side comparisons. The general consensus of the group I was with was that Notorious was better, but the highlight for me was having a "black and tan" comprised of half PtY and half Suge Knight. I'm still not sure how I managed to walk home...
     
    #22 maltmaster420, Nov 9, 2013
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  3. CaylorSwift

    CaylorSwift Initiate (0) Oct 20, 2013 Oregon

    Jus got back from Belmont an they have PtE in the cooler, limit 1 per person. FYI
     
    #23 CaylorSwift, Nov 10, 2013
  4. TheAbyss

    TheAbyss Aspirant (205) Apr 6, 2013 Washington
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    Anybody know if its still in portland? Going to portland thursday
     
    #24 TheAbyss, Nov 12, 2013
  5. CaylorSwift

    CaylorSwift Initiate (0) Oct 20, 2013 Oregon

    Heading back to Belmont today around 5pm. I'll post here if its still around. Otherwise, try calling "Bottles" in NE -they are pretty good about having it from what I can remember.
     
    #25 CaylorSwift, Nov 12, 2013
  6. TheAbyss

    TheAbyss Aspirant (205) Apr 6, 2013 Washington
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    Roger that. Thanks
     
    #26 TheAbyss, Nov 12, 2013
  7. maltmaster420

    maltmaster420 Initiate (0) Aug 17, 2005 Oregon

    We sold out on Sunday.
     
    #27 maltmaster420, Nov 12, 2013
  8. TheAbyss

    TheAbyss Aspirant (205) Apr 6, 2013 Washington
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    Whole foods??
     
    #28 TheAbyss, Nov 12, 2013
  9. Phobicsquirrel

    Phobicsquirrel Initiate (0) Oct 1, 2013 Oregon

    beer mongers might still have it...
     
    #29 Phobicsquirrel, Nov 12, 2013
  10. PetitChouffe

    PetitChouffe Initiate (0) Sep 28, 2009 Washington

    Ooooh, I'm going to pdx tomorrow and would love to grab some. Been kinda missing it around here in sea.
     
    #30 PetitChouffe, Nov 15, 2013
  11. ottodyer

    ottodyer Initiate (0) Oct 27, 2009 Minnesota

    Cheese Bar had some last night
     
    #31 ottodyer, Nov 16, 2013
  12. CaylorSwift

    CaylorSwift Initiate (0) Oct 20, 2013 Oregon

    as of yesterday, beer mongers had it on tap, no bottles.
     
    #32 CaylorSwift, Nov 18, 2013
  13. CaylorSwift

    CaylorSwift Initiate (0) Oct 20, 2013 Oregon

    I take that back. BeerMongers still has Pliny on tap as of today. Just finished a pint.
     
    #33 CaylorSwift, Nov 19, 2013
  14. Phobicsquirrel

    Phobicsquirrel Initiate (0) Oct 1, 2013 Oregon

    that's cool might have to have some tomorrow. no bottles though right?
     
    #34 Phobicsquirrel, Nov 19, 2013
  15. CaylorSwift

    CaylorSwift Initiate (0) Oct 20, 2013 Oregon

    No bottles at BM, but they did have the new Enjoy By if you're a fan of that. 1 bottle limit per customer though.

    I know Belmont had Pliny on tap as of yesterday as well, don't know if it lasted through the night or will last the day, but I plan on heading over to snag the last pint if its there around 4 today. So don't drink it all, please.
     
    #35 CaylorSwift, Nov 19, 2013
  16. Phobicsquirrel

    Phobicsquirrel Initiate (0) Oct 1, 2013 Oregon

    Well that's cool it's on tap a few places.
     
    #36 Phobicsquirrel, Nov 19, 2013
  17. digita7693

    digita7693 Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2010 Germany

    The paucity of quality ipas in the Portland area, which in turn requires one to chase after Pliny, is quite mortifying. ;(
     
    #37 digita7693, Nov 19, 2013
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  18. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    No disrespect to either phobicsquirrel or caylorswift, but they're both fairly new to BA, and so I assume are not all that familiar with the beer scene in PDX. After a bit I think they'll both discover that while it's often difficult to find bottles of PtE, the draft version is relatively easy to around town, and so doesn't require any special effort to obtain. Personally, I've always been a big fan of PtE, but given how (relatively) easy it is to find around town, and how many other outstanding local options there are in town, it's pretty hard to imagine going out of my way or making a special effort to get some.

    Shrug. That being said, PtE is a highly rated and highly regarded DIPA, and for someone who hasn't had a chance to try it before (or very often), I can absolutely understand their excitement over the prospect of getting some. So I wish them nothing but luck in finding it around town, and I hope they enjoy it when they get it.
     
    #38 John_M, Nov 19, 2013
  19. maltmaster420

    maltmaster420 Initiate (0) Aug 17, 2005 Oregon

    It should be pouring for at least another couple of days. It's been on since Sunday, and while it normally only lasts about 3 days it's moving a little slower this time because people are being distracted by the Barley Brown's WFO and the Bend Hop Head.

    On another note, Enjoy By should be on tap today as well.
     
    #39 maltmaster420, Nov 19, 2013
  20. chinochino

    chinochino Initiate (0) Jul 29, 2013 Washington

    I quite agree. The last couple of PtE's have been in draft form during my most recent forays to your fair state. Personally, I think it taste better on draft. If I find bottles, I'll purchase them only for trade purposes.
     
    #40 chinochino, Nov 19, 2013
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