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Pliny for President

Russian River Brewing Company
United States·Double IPA
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Vivid yuzu, lemon and a touch of tangerine over a fresh white-flower aroma, with ripe mango in the flavor, per Craft Beer & Brewing's 2024 review. It is a double dry-hopped version of Pliny the Elder with one or two new hop varieties. Per Russian River, it is Pliny's 4th time running for President with the Keg Party in 16 years, and his first in a can.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfruityfloral
citrusy
fruity
floral
tropical
hoppy
resinous
Aroma
Vivid citrus leads immediately—yuzu, lemon, and subtle tangerine notes mix with fresh white-flower aromatics.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pliny for President

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with bright clarity and fine white head that adheres firmly to the glass. Carbonation is lively and visible, creating a dynamic visual presence. The body appears light and transparent, typical of this hoppy style.

pale goldenbright claritytight white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

Vivid citrus leads immediately—yuzu, lemon, and subtle tangerine notes mix with fresh white-flower aromatics. Underneath lies ripe mango and soft tropical fruit, building complexity. Resinous Edelhopfen character provides an herbal depth without aggressive sharpness.

yuzu and lemonwhite flowersripe mangoresinous Edelhopfen

◐ Taste

Citrus and tropical fruit dominate the palate—mango and tangerine arrive early with bright acidity. The mid-palate shows floral sweetness balanced by moderate resinous bitterness. Finish carries moderate hop bitterness without astringency, clean and dry.

tropical fruitcitrus-drivenmoderate bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering citrus and subtle hop resin. Aftertaste remains dry and clean, with fading mango and lemon notes.

medium lengthcitrus fadedry aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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