Pliny the Younger 2015

I was able to taste this years Pliny the Younger (PTY) at Stone Garden.  I have to say it's been a great experience drinking the beer at Stone.  You don't have to wait in line for hours and you have a great chance to taste 4 or more pour that day whoo hoo!

More info on PTY visit Russian River Brewery!


PTY is a Triple IPA but it's not all that bitter.  They cover the hoppiness of the beer with a sweetness which just make the beer very easy to drink.  It's not for all, a few people complain it's way too sweet.  If you have a chance to try it without going to Santa Rosa or waiting inline for hours definitely should taste it!

 I still prefer my Pliny the Elder in a bottle.  For some reason draft doesn't taste that great when it makes it down to San Diego.  It's a beer you have to drink fresh!

2016 update:
I was able to get a few pints of PTY this year at URGE Gastropub down in Rancho Bernardo. Walked right in no line which was a great experience.  This year PTY was less sweeter then last year, I enjoyed it a lot more this time around ;).  Until next year PTY!

Stone GreenTea IPA

Here is a Collaboration Beer from Stone.  (Japanese Green TEA IPA).
It paired well with Sushi actually a very interesting blend for a beer.   Nice aroma of Green Tea not to over powering.

Also had a very interesting beer over at Urge Gastro Pub the other night.  A sushi Rice, Yuzu Juice and Shiso flavored Beer made by Almanac Brewery.

Very interesting combination in a beer.  I think the craft beer is tinkering with all sorts of weird combination in our beer.  Which is cool! 

Chuck Ale Stout