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Pliny the Elder — Russian River Brewing
The double IPA that launched a thousand breweries. 8% ABV perfection.
Pliny the Elder set the benchmark for hop-forward IPAs when it debuted in 2000, boasting a perfectly balanced 8% ABV that remains drinkable despite its intense hop profile. Brewed by Vinnie Cilurzo at Russian River Brewing, this double IPA sparked the hop wars and became the most sought-after beer in America, proving that heavy hopping could produce a refined brew rather than a bitter, piney mess. Every hazy IPA owes it a debt, but Pliny's legacy as the original remains unchallenged.
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