Pliny the Younger 2018 in PDX

Yes, it's that time of the year again. I've been checking the various West Coast Beer info sites, and at this point kegs have been distributed in NorCal, SoCal and Colorado I believe. So I have to think PtY kegs should be showing up here in PDX any time now, possibly sometime this week (New School posted their annual PtY watch list on 2/22/17 last year, but so far have posted nothing about PtY availability for 2018).

For many, Younger continues to be the benchmark by which all other DIPA/TIPA's are judged, and of course Oregon is one of the few areas of the country where you can get it. Anyway, if anyone hears about any upcoming tappings over the next week or two, I would ask that you post that information here. Thanks!

Cheers!

 

If the folks at Apex had more of a sense of humor (my impression is that they have none), I would whole heartedly do just that. I might even ask if they have a schedule set up yet for the times they plan to briefly discontinue tapping PtY, just to fuck with people (like they apparently did the past two years).

As for finding it more easily this year, I would hope that's the case, but I'm not optimistic. The lines at RR were longer than ever this year, and according to the Pacific forum, the Toronado blew through their first keg in 20 minutes. With the increased interest in NE style hazy IPA's, I was hoping that many folks would perceive Younger as passé, and so maybe fewer folks would go out of their way to find it this year. Unfortunately, that doesn't seem to be the case

 

Same at Beermongers as well last year.

I didn't mean to compare beer bars in PDX to RR and the Toronado, but was pointing out that given the ongoing, continuing fanfare for the beer at those places, doesn't bode well for any significant drop off in the beer's popularity here.

That being said, if this year is like last year, I'll be more than happy with that.


All that aside, still no word on any sighting in PDX from New School or Hop Watch.

 

Some years have been better than others I think (there were a few batches I had were a bit too sweet for me), but I agree with you. Am hoping it will still be on tap over at Tin Bucket tomorrow (can't go today, as I have a chardonnay tasting event obligation with the wife).

 

Thanks! Turns out it's still on at Tin Bucket and tastes very fresh. One of the best versions I can recall ever trying. Not as sweet as in past years, and not as boozy either. Absolutely delicious.

It's the perfect palate cleanser for Rusty Nail and C&C Bbomb.

 

Just got an email response from SamuraiArtist at New School:


"we have been waiting for news on PtY but apparently there is still no word on when they arrive. It's definitely late this year and I should know anyday now theoretically. No one seems to know right now though."

 

Agreed. Abv. is also a much more reasonable 10% this year as well (at least according to the Beer menu at Tin Bucket). Why, for a TIPA, that's purty near sessionable.

 

You're timing could well be perfect.

The latest email I received from SamuraiArtist was that the truck was delayed for bad weather in the pass (I assume near Shasta), but that it's now expected to reach the distributor this week (I would hope today or tomorrow). Knock on wood, but that should hopefully result in the beer hitting taphouses tomorrow or Friday.