Russian River Brewing Company - Consecration

Pours into the snfter a deep mahogany with a surprisingly bright head for the color. Smells very much similar to a merlot, a very interesting floral and fruity smell. Taste is much like the aroma, and very much like some merlots, sweet, with a tartness. Feel is nice, carbonation seems just right, with an aftertaste that lingers. Overall rating is good, the bomber was ok, but more would be tough given the sweetness (personal preference) and the alcohol.

Rating: Better

ABV: 10.0%

Russian River Brewing Company - Blind Pig IPA

Poured from the bottle a golden color with ample bright white head, dissipates quickly but laces nicely. Aroma is floral with citrus notes consistent with many India Pale Ale. Taste is very similar to smell, hoppy bitterness and citrus notes. Felt good with ample carbonation and an oily finish. Overall very drinkable and enjoyable.

Rating: Best

ABV: 6.1%

Russian River Brewing Company - Pliny the Younger

On tap at the Falling Rock Tap House in Denver on Tuesday and was very lucky to have gotten the two glasses of it that I did as the first keg was gone after about 10 minutes, and the second very shortly thereafter.

Poured a great golden amber almost honey color with about three fingers of off-white head that lasted quite some time and laced very well as it went down the glass. Aroma was a strong citrus grapefruit smell with little alcohol present on the nose given the ABV. Taste is similar to the smell as the citrus grapefruit flavors are very prevalent, with some sweetness as well. Feel is smooth and slightly syrupy with a slight tickle of carbonation on the tongue. Overall the beer was great, and if more had been available could have been dangerous given the alcohol content combined with the enjoyability of this beverage.

Rating: Best

ABV: 11.0%

Russian River Brewing - Damnation

Poured into a standard pint glass a golden slightly murky color with 3 fingers of head that retained well and laced nicely. Sweet fruitiness, hints of orange in the aroma. Taste is similar to smell, virtually no aftertaste. Feel has ample carbonation some initial thickness and a bit chewy. Very drinkable, this may be come a favorite of mine, I really enjoyed it and the alcohol is not so prevalent to mask the other characteristics.

Rating: Better

ABV: 7.75%

Russian River Brewing - Temptation

Light yellow golden color, with quarter inch white head that laces well. Some licorice on the nose along with a white grape. More grape in the taste than the aroma. Feel is very light and crisp. Drinkable in that the abv is not overpowering, though the taste is different and might take some getting used to.

Rating: Good

ABV:7.25%

Russian River Brewing Company - Pliny the Elder

Best beer I have had...ever!

For starters bottled on 2/3/2009 and consumed on 4/5/2009. A little long of a wait for this beer that needs to be had fresh but still very good

Poured from the bottle into a rounded tumbler, brilliant, almost glowing orange golden color, poured one finger of loose, medium bubble head, very sticky and laces beautifully. Wonderful floral and citrus aroma of hops. The hops of the taste a little bit in contrast to the aroma as pine is more present though the grapefruit aftertaste is there. Crisp, light bodied feel, with any oily feel. Relatively light, though ABV would hinder drinking too many

Rating Best

ABV: 8.5%
IBU: 100