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Submitted by fabes on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 3:22pm

These are simply beers I like and want more of:

Russian River Pliny the Elder
Russian River Blind Pig
Port Wipeout IPA by Port
Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barley wine

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Russian River Pliny the Elder

Submitted by eric.mckay on Thu, 07/23/2009 - 9:32am
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Product - Russian River Pliny the Elder
Brewed By: 
Russian River
Self-Defined Style: 
Double IPA
Strength (ABV): 
8.0% ABV

Pliny the Elder was a Roman naturalist, scholar, historian, traveler, officer, and writer. Although not considered his most important work, Pliny and his contemporaries created the botanical name for hops, "Lupus salictarius", meaning wolf among scrubs." Hops at that time grew wild among willows, much like a wolf in the forest. Later the current botanical name, Humulus lupulus, was adopted. Pliny died in 79 AD while observing the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

Awards: 
Gold Medal, 2006 World Beer Cup (Double IPA Category)
Gold Medal, 2005 GABF (Double IPA Category)
Bronze Medal, 2004 GABF (Double IPA Category)
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Russian River Damnation

Submitted by eric.mckay on Thu, 07/23/2009 - 9:34am
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Product - Russian River Damnation
Brewed By: 
Russian River
Self-Defined Style: 
Strong Golden Ale
Strength (ABV): 
7.0% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
25 IBU

In the great beer producing country of Belgium, some brewers have made it a tradition to give their beers an unusual name. Sometimes the name is curious, now and then it is diabolical and other times it is just plain silly. Damnation is our brewmaster's interpretation of a Belgian style Strong Golden Ale. It has extraordinary aromas of banana and pear with mouth filling flavors of sweet malt and earthy hops. The lingering finish is dry and slightly bitter but very, very smooth.

Awards: 
Silver Medal, 2004 GABF (Belgian Style Ale Category)
Silver Medal, 2001 GABF (Belgian Style Ale Category)
Gold Medal, 1999 GABF (Belgian Style Ale Category)
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Russian River Blind Pig IPA

Submitted by eric.mckay on Thu, 07/23/2009 - 9:37am
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Product - Russian River Blind Pig IPA
Brewed By: 
Russian River
Self-Defined Style: 
IPA
Strength (ABV): 
6.0% ABV

Blind Pig IPA was originally brewed by Vinnie at Blind Pig Brewing Co. in Temecula CA. Inspired by the original Blind Pig IPA, this beer is loaded with hop character but only has 6.0% ABV.

Awards: 
Silver Medal, 2007 GABF (American IPA)
Gold Medal, 2006 World Beer Cup (American IPA Category)
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Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Ale

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:21pm
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Product - Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine
Brewed By: 
Sierra Nevada
Self-Defined Style: 
Barley Wine
Strength (ABV): 
9.6% ABV

This year marks the 25th release of Bigfoot®. Our award-winning barleywine boasts a dense, fruity bouquet, an intense flavor palate and a deep reddish-brown color. Its big maltiness is superbly balanced by a wonderfully bittersweet hoppiness.

“…Bigfoot® captures the imagination, and its character is as big as the name implies, with a huge hoppiness in its earthy aroma, a chewy palate, and a great depth of flavor.”

– Michael Jackson,
Michael Jackson’s Beer Companion

GOLD MEDAL WINNER
California State Fair (Strong Ale/Barleywine: 2005, 2000, 1997)

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Intense, malty, and bittersweet, Bigfoot is wonderful served with dessert. Aromatic notes from the dry-hopping process pair well with chocolate mousse and raspberries or a good-quality cheesecake. If you prefer a more savory taste, try an assortment of sharp aged cheeses, served with fresh fruits like apples, pears, and grapes, which will offer a contrast that will bring all of the flavors together.
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Port Brewing Wipeout IPA

Submitted by eric.mckay on Fri, 04/02/2010 - 2:50pm
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Brewed By: 
Port Brewing
Self-Defined Style: 
India Pale Ale
Strength (ABV): 
7.0% ABV

This one is dedicated to everyone who has gotten up at the butt crack of dawn, headed towards the shores and found it 4-6 feet and offshore only to find 30 of your “buddies” have already claimed the peak.

As you paddle out, a swell arrives from nowhere signaling your turn to go. The surf Gods are shinning on you today.

You turn, stroke like mad for the wave. Standing up you are alone and blammo you Wipeout….blowing the only chance of a right hander all to yourself.

You know who you are. We’ve all been there too. It’s inside each and every one of us.

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