Pliny the Younger Tappings

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  1. Zeekage

    Zeekage Devotee (352) Aug 8, 2014 Massachusetts
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    I am on a plane to California right now. I believe Pliny the Younger tappings should be hitting bars this weekend some places. I am unable to find a list of places to look for it.

    Does anyone know of any bars tapping it this weekend between the town of Sonoma all the way up to Geyserville? We will
    Be wine tasting all over the region and I would love to get a pint somewhere.
    I had it back in 2013 and not since. Had PtE plenty of times but not younger. Need me a fix.
     
    #1 Zeekage, Feb 10, 2023
  2. Zeekage

    Zeekage Devotee (352) Aug 8, 2014 Massachusetts
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    I will be AT Russian River this weekend but they sent it all out to distro. Their big release at their own locations is in late March and early April. I did find a regional thread to post in too. Cheers!
     
    #2 Zeekage, Feb 10, 2023
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  3. thebeers

    thebeers Grand Pooh-Bah (5,837) Sep 10, 2014 Pennsylvania
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    Just saw that on their site and definitely find it odd. Should be a good time at RR regardless. That’s a bucket list brewery for me. :beers:
     
    #3 thebeers, Feb 10, 2023
  4. Zeekage

    Zeekage Devotee (352) Aug 8, 2014 Massachusetts
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    Historically the PtY release was the first two weeks of Feb. when covid hit they couldn’t do this of course. Last year they tried to bring it back but right before it happened restrictions were being put back in place so they reacted by cancelling the big event and sending all the beer from that batch out to distro. They brewed another batch in March and had their event in late March early April. Restrictions had loosened by then and I guess the weather was great.

    It seemed to work really well with the 2 stage release so they decided to do the same thing this year.

    if they tapped it at their location it would be a stampede I bet. Hence this plan.
     
    #4 Zeekage, Feb 10, 2023
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  5. blackcloud

    blackcloud Savant (1,243) Apr 28, 2012 Alaska
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  6. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    Yes, this is a good source for those seeking the younger in Southern california & beyond. I don’t believe it’s up north in NorCal? But I could be wrong.
     
    #6 dcgunman, Feb 10, 2023
  7. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    LA being LA with father's office on that bullshit
    42 dollars for a ticket:joy::joy:
     
    #7 Resistance88, Feb 10, 2023
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  8. QuakeAttack

    QuakeAttack Pooh-Bah (2,353) Mar 19, 2012 California
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  9. jakecattleco

    jakecattleco Grand Pooh-Bah (3,749) Sep 3, 2008 California
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    Curious as to why you'd be opposed to a ticketed structure? Last year Davis Beer Shoppe sold Eventbrite tickets spread out over 4 days. Folks picked their day/time to come and get 10oz/$7 pour and there wasn't crowding, nor was their usual clientele impacted adversely. Worked really smoothly, as was able to coordinate the best time to meetup with a half dozen friends and enjoy PtY. Already tasted this year's batch, so I'm not willing to do a line for 'entry', but I'd gladly do another ticketed event (of simular structure) to get another PtY pour this year. Cheers
     
    #9 jakecattleco, Feb 10, 2023
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  10. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    You need to come up to PDX some year. Belmont Station just tapped their keg. 8 ounce pours at 6.50 a pop. No lines, no ticket, and no purchase limit. I'm one of three people in the cafe.
     
    #10 John_M, Feb 10, 2023
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  11. QuakeAttack

    QuakeAttack Pooh-Bah (2,353) Mar 19, 2012 California
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    Fair point, but some venues are not as well organized. Also, the good news is there is a lot more options than 8-10 years ago when I made an effort. May be this is the year!
     
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  12. Jesseix

    Jesseix Pundit (913) Mar 18, 2022 California

    Bar326 at the Grove/Farmers Market said that they keg kicked in just over an hour yesterday. But people were able to get a couple each, if they wanted them.
     
    #12 Jesseix, Feb 11, 2023
  13. RaulMondesi

    RaulMondesi Grand Pooh-Bah (5,343) Dec 11, 2006 California
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    Fathers office is dog shit
     
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  14. Dactrius

    Dactrius Pooh-Bah (2,523) Apr 23, 2012 Caribbean Netherlands
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  15. Jesseix

    Jesseix Pundit (913) Mar 18, 2022 California

    But what do you really think?
     
    #15 Jesseix, Feb 11, 2023
  16. elNopalero

    elNopalero Grand Pooh-Bah (5,822) Oct 14, 2009 Michigan
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    Not sure what PtY goes for at RR, but that seems like an incredible deal—below cost, even?

    Belmont Station is a national treasure.
     
    #16 elNopalero, Feb 11, 2023
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  17. SeaAle

    SeaAle Maven (1,381) Jun 24, 2012 Oregon



    It's actually $6.50 for 8 ounces, but even that is a good price compared to other places in Portland.
     
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  18. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    I believe last year it was 7 or 8 for a 12oz pour at Green Cheek.
     
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  19. bcm119

    bcm119 Savant (1,195) Feb 17, 2001 California
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    I had some Younger last Sunday in SF. Certain places get kegs and don't make a big thing out of it, as a service to locals who don't want to deal with the commotion.
     
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  20. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    My apologies. Yes, it's 6.50 for an 8 ounce glass. Hit the wrong button on my phone, and it's conceivable I might have been ever so slightly impaired as well when I posted.

    Given the pricing at Apex, I asked Susan about the pricing at Belmont Station. She indicated that BS applied their normal mark up for their keg of Younger. She said some other things about Apex pricing as well which I won't repeat. No need to repeat the obvious.
     
    #20 John_M, Feb 11, 2023
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