Karl Strauss & Russian River Brewing | New California IPA

It’s not often two giants in the beer industry get together to collaborate on a singularly fantastic beer, but that is exactly what Karl Strauss and Russian River Brewing did to make what they call the New California IPA. This beer has a piney and resinous front with hints of dank greens in the back. It has firm but not overwhelming bitterness and a palate cleansing kind of clean on the tongue. The IPA is complete with faint raspberries and rhubarb as it warms for a refreshing summer crispness. After talking with Matt Johnson, Brewmaster of Brewery Operations at Karl Strauss, and Vinnie Cilurzo, Co-Owner and Head Brewer at Russian River, I was able to get some insight into this wondrous amalgamation of talent and hops!

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Pliny the Younger is back February 3-16

Featured Image Photo Credit: Russian River Brewing Co. Facebook Page

Pliny the Younger is making its 14th annual debut at Russian River Brewing Co. in Santa Rosa, CA.

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Weekly Growler Fill | National Beer News Roundup

Welcome to the wonderful world of the Weekly Growler Fill. This week, we bring you lots of event news. In preparation for Collaboration Fest, MSU Denver will be hosting a beer immersion class. CraftBeer.com launched an interactive beer styles guide and Elite Brands used Pliny the Younger to raise money for a breast cancer foundation. Read on to get the details on all of these stories and more in this edition of the Weekly Growler Fill.

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Ultimate 6er: BYOB Party for Hop Lovers

Beer is good. Hops are awesome. When arriving at a BYOB party or event never be ‘that guy’ (or gal). We all know who they are. Don’t be the person that brings the ‘cheap’  beer, unless it comes in a 30 pack and that’s by design. Here are a few suggestions for what to include in your Ultimate 6er if it’s BYOB.
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