- Bottoms Up (RSS)The search for Pliny the Younger
By William Brand
Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 at 8:21 pm in Uncategorized.
The search for Russian River Pliny the Younger, the 2009 edition is intensifying. Shared a pint of Double Bastard with a friend tonight at Pacific Coast Brewing, 906 Washington St. in Oakland. He came there with an empty growler, searching for Pliny the Younger; hadn’t arrived yet.
He went to The Trappist, 460 89th St., same story: keg not tapped, on to Cato’s Ale House, 3891 Piedmont Ave., same story. Then, I got home and had an e-mail; note from Robert Gaustad, proprietor of Bobby G’s Pizzeria, 2072 University Ave. in Berkeley. He just put a keg on tap tonight.
Sigh. And so it goes. One thing’s certain; they’ll have it on tap Saturday at the Bistro’s Double IPA Fest: doors open at 11 a.m.
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February 5th, 2009 at 9:04 am
If last year’s Double IPA Fest is any measure, expect the Pliny the Younger to last from the Bistro’s opening at 11:00 AM until say maybe noon.
February 5th, 2009 at 9:36 am
Thanks Bill!
February 5th, 2009 at 9:39 am
I’ll be heading up to Bobby G’s this afternoon to get some Younger. I’m hoping it’s still on tap. If anyone went last night or early afternoon give us a heads up on availability
February 5th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Only the brewery that produces a beer can fill a growler with said beer. Bars are not allowed to refill growlers.
Or am I missing something?
February 5th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Only breweries are allowed to fill growlers or pallas. Period.
February 5th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
I think some states allow bars to fill a growler – like the Ginger Man in NYC.
February 5th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
We still have plenty of Pliny the Younger…as well as the Elder. I only have one keg but am pouring 10oz. glasses only for $6, tax included.
It’s great stuff!
Robert Gaustad
Bobby G’s Pizzeria
February 5th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
I went up to Bobby G’s this afternoon (missing my night class in the process)but I can attest, it is great stuff. Great pizza and appetizers too! I think I may be back tomorrow, but this time I’m taking the BART!
February 6th, 2009 at 8:51 am
Yes BART and Pliny should be steady companions. Bobby G’s is a block from Downtown Berkeley BART
February 6th, 2009 at 9:12 am
Toronado just tapped their keg of Younger. City Beer taps their keg at 3PM today.
February 6th, 2009 at 9:43 am
How much is Pliny the Younger going for in other pubs? At Toronado, it’s $6.50 in a tulip glass and no happy hour prices.
February 6th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
PTY goes for $4.50 for a 10 ounce glass at the Russian River brewpub. They sold out of growlers when I was up there earlier today.
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