Pliny the Elder lover looking for a second relationship

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  1. IPA_Chris

    IPA_Chris Initiate (0) Sep 27, 2013 California

    I absolutely adore Pliny the Elder. Since I was introduced to this fine brew, I found that no other beer comes close in comparison. I've tried some of the best DIPAs--Heady, Enjoy by, etc., but nothing has come close to the mark. I am so tired of never being able to find Pliny.

    Is there anything out there that really gives Pliny a run? I don't think Heady came very close, but I also had a can shipped to CA, so age likely played a factor there. I also know finding Heady in CA makes finding Pliny seem trivial. Enjoy by is pretty amazing, but it seasonal and probably more difficult to find than Pliny.

    Is there a magical beer that is easier to find and can supplement my Pliny love? Or is the never ending, five+ liquor store search and two hour drive just my new reality. Please advise.

    BTW, if you're gonna say Pliny sucks or something along those lines, please don't bother responding. We clearly have different preferences.
     
    #1 IPA_Chris, Jan 10, 2014
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  2. sokrman14

    sokrman14 Crusader (432) Mar 8, 2012 California

    Look for The Maharaja by Avery brewery.
     
    #2 sokrman14, Jan 10, 2014
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  3. bhudlow23

    bhudlow23 Zealot (572) Feb 9, 2012 Georgia
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    Founders Double Trouble is an excellent and underrated DIPA. give it a try!
     
    #3 bhudlow23, Jan 10, 2014
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  4. IPAchris

    IPAchris Initiate (0) Apr 18, 2012 Pennsylvania

    I am the original IPAchris! Try to grab some Lagunitas Sucks while you can. If you can ever get ahold of Pliny the Younger...its even better!
     
    #4 IPAchris, Jan 10, 2014
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  5. mechamifune

    mechamifune Initiate (0) Jan 26, 2008 North Carolina

    Where in CA are you?
     
    #5 mechamifune, Jan 10, 2014
  6. markgugs

    markgugs Initiate (0) Dec 20, 2006 New Jersey

    can you get Victory by you? if so, I bet 1 or both of their new DIPAs will satisfy your hops needs (Dirt Wolf and Hop Ranch)
     
    #6 markgugs, Jan 10, 2014
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  7. Squiggy

    Squiggy Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2013 Michigan

    Hopslam is a good place to start looking.
     
    #7 Squiggy, Jan 10, 2014
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  8. mechamifune

    mechamifune Initiate (0) Jan 26, 2008 North Carolina

    The guy is complaining about how hard it is to get PtE and you tell him to go get Younger.... that's just cruel :grinning:
     
    #8 mechamifune, Jan 10, 2014
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  9. carlitos92

    carlitos92 Zealot (599) Jul 12, 2012 Texas

    What entails "trying some of the best?" Can you help us eliminate all the usual suspects by being more specific with what you've already had?

    These aren't all "doubles" but I love Bell's Two Hearted Ale and Hopslam. I really wish I could hate Sculpin - but actually it's quite nice. Three Floyds can't hardly go wrong with hops. Great Divide's Hercules isn't especially sophisticated, but it's still one of my favorite DIPAs. And yeah, Maharajah's good.
     
    #9 carlitos92, Jan 10, 2014
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  10. IPA_Chris

    IPA_Chris Initiate (0) Sep 27, 2013 California

    San Jose -- fortunately I'm only about two hours from RR, so I make the trip as often as the wife allows. :slight_smile:
     
    #10 IPA_Chris, Jan 10, 2014
  11. BreakfastStout

    BreakfastStout Zealot (727) Oct 15, 2013 Michigan

    Hopslam!!
     
    #11 BreakfastStout, Jan 10, 2014
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  12. TheSixthRing

    TheSixthRing Grand Pooh-Bah (3,269) Sep 24, 2008 California
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    Sculpin might do it for you.
     
    #12 TheSixthRing, Jan 10, 2014
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  13. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    Port Mongo might have what you're looking for- it's got as much piny-ness as fruit, very well made. I could see it being a reasonable substitute for when Pliny isn't available.
     
    #13 TongoRad, Jan 10, 2014
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  14. bushycook

    bushycook Zealot (681) Jan 31, 2011 Virginia

    Yup, get some Sucks. You say you like Pliny better than Heady, that just seems... weird.
     
    #14 bushycook, Jan 10, 2014
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  15. dsgolovin

    dsgolovin Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2011 California

    You're closer to Sante Adairius than me, go try 831. Also, the Cellarmaker in SF is making some damn fine Pale Ales. Lastly, Faction has been releasing good hoppy beers.
     
    #15 dsgolovin, Jan 10, 2014
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  16. Thickfreakness

    Thickfreakness Initiate (0) Oct 2, 2010 New York

    If I lived in Cali, all I'd drink is Knuckle Sandwich! Love that stuff! Damn, my mouth is watering now!
     
    #16 Thickfreakness, Jan 10, 2014
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  17. Squiggy

    Squiggy Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2013 Michigan

    Have you thought of trying Heady Topper OP?
     
    #17 Squiggy, Jan 10, 2014
  18. IPA_Chris

    IPA_Chris Initiate (0) Sep 27, 2013 California

    I've been using BA's top 250 as a mark. I tried Heady, which was really close to Elder, but it wasn't as good--then again, I don't know how old the can was. I really like Enjoy By. I didn't enjoy Sculpin--I think it was too citrusy for my liking. I've tried Firestone--pretty good. Racer X, Cafe Racer.

    The beer that has come closest to that Pliny flavor is this brew called Ale of the Imp from Hermitage Brewing. I was kind of surprised how poor the reviews are for it. Makes me wonder if the batches are inconsistent or something.

    Thanks for the comment.
     
    #18 IPA_Chris, Jan 10, 2014
  19. IPA_Chris

    IPA_Chris Initiate (0) Sep 27, 2013 California

    I was lucky enough to get three cans of HT, but finding HT in California is near impossible. HT was great and I would certainly treat is a Pliny supplement. I do hope to make a trip to the brewery one day.
     
    #19 IPA_Chris, Jan 10, 2014
  20. markgugs

    markgugs Initiate (0) Dec 20, 2006 New Jersey

    Pliny IS better than Heady :sunglasses:
     
    #20 markgugs, Jan 10, 2014
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