Pliny the Younger 2020

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  1. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    As most everyone in this forum knows, Oregon is one of the few places in the country that sees distribution of PtY. Typically, better beer bars in PDX will start to tap kegs of younger roughly a week after the beer was released in Santa Rosa and Windson California, which this year was last Friday.

    I'm as big a homer as anyone when it comes to espousing the virtues of NW beer, but for my money, Younger continues to be the gold standard when it comes to DIPA/TIPA's. It's only around for a very little while, and I always enjoy drinking a glass or two if I'm lucky enough to find a beer bar that carries it (when I stop in).

    This thread is created for all things involving PtY, including thoughts about the beer this year, places that are carrying it (or will carry it), and projected tapping times. Cheers!
     
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  2. itracy63

    itracy63 Savant (1,187) Apr 20, 2013 Washington

    Will be in Portland March 6-8, holding out hope, even though I know the chances are slim.
     
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  3. derftron

    derftron Pooh-Bah (1,663) Feb 8, 2012 Oregon
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    currently on tap at Apex. along with 6-8 vintage Russian River sours.

    also pFriem IIIPA and Boneyard Notorious and a whole bunch of other good stuff.

    guess i know where im headed in about an hour :slight_smile:
     
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  4. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Hmmm.... tempted to run down in a bit. The 6 ounce pours and cash only policy should slow down the charge a bit I would think.
     
    #4 John_M, Feb 14, 2020
  5. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    One of these years I'll get to try it.
    Fuck that.
     
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  6. rrock44

    rrock44 Pooh-Bah (2,137) Oct 27, 2009 Washington
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    Ditto. One day i’ll be in Portland at the right place and right time. I am comforted that many say that Notorious is on par with it. Enjoyed that one many a time.
     
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  7. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    My sole time having PtY at Last Drop back in 2012 was perfect. Would be fun to try it again but if not, it was a good one.
     
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  8. derftron

    derftron Pooh-Bah (1,663) Feb 8, 2012 Oregon
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    I’ll gladly pay extra to avoid lines, presale tickets, and crowds in general. As of now, it’s 4:15 on a Friday and there are probably 20-25 people in the bar. Drinking a nitro Adam before I hit PtY
     
    #8 derftron, Feb 15, 2020
  9. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    I'm just sayin f the 6oz pours. Give me a grown up glass of beer.
     
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  10. derftron

    derftron Pooh-Bah (1,663) Feb 8, 2012 Oregon
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    I’ve never had PtY poured in large amounts (over 10oz) in Portland. Yeah 6oz is small, but as a once a year treat I’ll pay the freight
     
    #10 derftron, Feb 15, 2020
  11. derftron

    derftron Pooh-Bah (1,663) Feb 8, 2012 Oregon
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    If you do stop by Apex for PtY, grab a glass of Shadow of a Doubt Imp Porter from Russian River. It’s delightful
     
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  12. JasonJYoung

    JasonJYoung Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2015 Washington
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    To my beer homies in the Portland, OR area.......why not just drive south for 10.5-11 hours and grab yourself a couple bottles (or more)? Heck, I'm preparing to make my 4th trip from the Seattle area next week (by car) with NOT A SINGLE REGRET!!!! Haha.

    For real though, I have no plans to stand in line for a pour or any bottles of Pliny The Younger. I'm perfectly happy grabbing a couple cases of Pliny the Elder, Blind Pig, and/or other Russian River options.

    I usually turn & burn this road trip with little to no sleep. The suffering is so worth it!
     
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  13. NWer

    NWer Pooh-Bah (2,145) Mar 10, 2009 Washington
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    I drove as far as Fremont, CA the first day and regretted it. I assumed the short commute to Windsor the next morning would be easy but the traffic was brutal. If I do it again, I will go to Windsor in one day.
     
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  14. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    That's how they roll at the Apex. It's not just younger. Most of the higher abv beers and BA stouts come in 6 ounce pours only. Pricing usually comes out to around $10 to $12 for a 12 ounce glass.

    Not sure what they're pricing younger for, but I assume it's comparable.
     
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  15. DefenCorps

    DefenCorps Grand Pooh-Bah (4,838) Jan 18, 2007 Oregon
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    You drove from Seattle to Fremont in one day? Isn't that like 16 hours?
     
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    DefenCorps Grand Pooh-Bah (4,838) Jan 18, 2007 Oregon
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    $8/6oz pour and according to the website, it's still on tap.
     
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  17. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Does seem a tad expensive, but that's the Apex for you. I see they also have 12 ounce pours of 2010 Consecration for $20. To be honest, I have to wonder if a 10 year old keg of Consecration would even be any good at this point. Is the beer that ageable?

    Pricing at the Apex never makes any sense to me. They're also selling 12 ounces of Notorious and pFriem TIPA for $10 a pop, but they have 20 ounce imperial pints of Guinness for $5.

    Regardless, I'm sure they'll kill the keg of younger today. I wasn't able to run over yesterday, so maybe I'll stop by this morning.
     
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  18. DefenCorps

    DefenCorps Grand Pooh-Bah (4,838) Jan 18, 2007 Oregon
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    I haven't had a keg-aged Consecration( or other RR sour, actually), but bottles have held up nicely until the 5 year or so mark. Temptation is particularly tasty with some time.
     
    #18 DefenCorps, Feb 15, 2020
  19. derftron

    derftron Pooh-Bah (1,663) Feb 8, 2012 Oregon
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    For whatever it’s worth, I thought PtY was fantastic. Probably the best batch I’ve had in a while. The aroma was particularly satisfying.

    My guess is that Apex put in on right away so this was probably as fresh as we will get it in PDX
     
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  20. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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