‘Tis the season, SoCal hop heads! If you weren’t up in
Northern California for SF Beer Week and the annual release of Pliny the
Younger at Russian River, you’re probably wondering where you can get a taste
of this highly coveted brew near you. It seems a lot more bars have decided to
take the hush-hush approach this year– limited or no information presented to
fans until mere days before tapping (if even that). While a few events have
been happening left and right this week in the LA and San Diego areas, there
are still opportunities to get a taste.
For the uninitiated, Pliny the Younger is Russian River
Brewing’s famous triple IPA that is often ranked among the best beers in the
world. We here at TFP have been following this trend for years , but for those
of you who aren’t actively on the hunt, we’ve compiled a list of places who
have announced their PTY events in the coming weeks.
Check out the list below for just some of many events
happening in SoCal, and if you’ve got any hot tips, feel free to leave them in
the comments for all of you folks on Hopwatch 2013.*Not listed are events that
have already occurred as well as kegs that were announced and kicked within
minutes (such as the two that blew in under an hour over at Toronado SD!)
LA//OC//IE
Beachwood BBQ’s Pliny Fights Cancer Charity Raffle UPDATED:
Beachwood BBQ has extended the sale of their raffle tickets for this annual
charity event benefiting the Melanoma Research Foundation until closing time on
Sunday, 2/17! On Monday, 2/18, 130
raffle tickets will be drawn to determine who wins their chance for some PTY.
Winners may redeem their pints within 10 days. Available at the Seal Beach
location only.
2/16: 38 Degrees
Bar & Grill in Alhambra will honor Pliny the Younger Day with a flight of
Russian River brews including: The Younger, The Elder, Blind Pig, and a special
TBA beer. Beginning at 10a.m., 38 Degrees will hand out tickets at the front of
the beer bar to the first 300 people to show up. Cost: $14.
2/17: Tony’s
Darts Away in Burbank will be tapping their keg of Pliny the Younger on Sunday,
2/17 at 1p. The event will be open to the public and will be available on a
first come, first serve basis. Pours are 6 ounces (limit 2). Get there early–
space fills up fast. www.tonysda.com
2/18: Haven
Gastropub & Brewery in Pasadena will offer Pliny the Younger on a first
come, first serve basis at 11a.m. If a line has formed before 11a.m., Haven
staff will be distributing tickets to ensure your spot in line and entitle you
to your choice of one 8oz. pour of PTY for $8 or a Russian River flight
featuring Pliny the Younger, Pliny the Elder, and Blind Pig for $14. ** Haven
Gastropub in Orange will be offering the same deal on Tuesday, 2/19.
2/18:
Hollingshead’s in Orange will be tapping their Pliny at 10a.m. on a first come
basis. www.hollingsheadsdeli.com
2/19: The Crow
Bar and Kitchen in Corona del Mar will tap PTY at 2p.m. on a first come, first
serve basis. You’ll probably want to take a long lunch for this one, folks.
2/19: Mohawk Bend
in Echo Park will be launching their PTY event starting with a special snack
menu available in the pub area at 4p.m before the 6p.m. Pliny the Younger
tapping. Dinner reservations for the Ramona Room are available and will
guarantee those having dinner the chance to order PTY without having to wait in
line at the bar. Blind Pig and Pliny the Elder will also be available for
individual purchase (while supplies last). Pours will be 6 ounces (limit 2).
2/20: Tustin
Brewing Co. in Tustin (duh), will be tapping their keg of Pliny the Younger on
this day via a ticket process. Tickets are available starting 11a.m. for the
3p.m. tapping, so make sure to get there in time.
2/21: The Surly
Goat in West Hollywood will once again be hosting an epic Russian River night
featuring an all- star cast of brews including Pliny the Younger (of course),
Sanctification, Supplication, Blind Pig, Pliny the Elder, and Temptation. The
event will kick off at 6p.m., but Beer Passport holders with over 50 stamps can
enter at 5:30p.m. A portion of all proceeds will go to charity. www.surlygoat.com
2/23: Blue Palms
Brewhouse in Hollywood will open their doors at 1p.m. for their PTY event. $20
will get you one 10-ounce pour with a portion of the proceeds going towards the
Los Angeles P.A.L.
3/4: Selma’s
Chicago Pizzeria & Tap Room (Rancho Santa Margarita) will host their Pliny
the Younger event all day starting at 11a.m. Get there early to purchase a $15
ticket which will include a glass of PTY and a commemorative t-shirt. Only one
ticket per customer, redeemable until 8p– after that, your spot is up for
grabs, so don’t snooze on it!
San Diego County:
3/2: Churchill’s
Pub & Grille is back in action this year with their 10th Anniversary
Renaissance/ Finest Hour bottle release. In addition to a great lineup of brews
(including The Younger), they will be releasing a special
batch of Churchill’s Finest Hour by Lost Abbey.
Keep an eye out on Facebook and Twitter for announcements
from Barbara’s at The Brewery in DTLA and Verdugo Bar in Eagle Rock just to
name a few others who *may* be getting some of the good stuff…
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