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It’s crisp, clean, and goes down smooth not thick or heavy at all. It dries out your mouth a bit at the end, leaving that classic, pleasant hop bite that just makes you want to keep drinking it. It's legendary for a reason. It's an 8% double IPA, but it drinks like a regular beer because the booze is totally hidden. It’s the perfect balance of massive hop flavor without being a punishment to drink. Just make sure you drink it fresh!
Russian River just doesn’t miss. This is one of those breweries where everything you try feels intentional and dialed in. The IPAs are obviously what they’re famous for, and for good reason Pliny the Elder still absolutely holds up. Clean, bitter, super drinkable, and not trying to be something it’s not. But what really makes Russian River special is that it’s not just an IPA factory. Their sours and wild ales are just as good, if not better, and show a ton of patience and craft. Nothing tastes rushed or gimmicky. It all feels very “we know what we’re doing.” There’s also something refreshing about how lowkey they are. No hype drops, no flashy branding, just consistently great beer that speaks for itself. If you like classic West Coast IPAs or well made beer in general, Russian River is required drinking. Go to beers: Pliny the Elder, Blind Pig, STS Pils Would drink again: Yeah, obviously.