Podcast · Episode 105
Iconic Beers of 2020: Pliny for President, Black is Beautiful and More!
On today's episode we compare Pliny for President to the original Pliny the Elder. We sample two versions of Black is Beautiful brewed in support of Black Lives Matter, and try several other beers of different styles. We also take a look at the latest craft beer news stories and read a lot of comments from you, the BOTD community.
Beers from this Episode
Double/Imperial IPA
Pliny The Elder
Russian River Brewing Company
There are many, especially on the West Coast of the U.S., who consider Pliny the Elder the best beer in the world. It's so popular and scarce that few stores ca…
Double/Imperial IPA
Pliny for President
Russian River Brewing Company
I Voted
Imperial Stout
Black is Beautiful (Revision Brewing Co.)
Revision Brewing Company
A collaboration beer hosted by Weathered Souls brewing in Texas and brewed to support justice and equality for People of Color, our version of Black is Beautifu…
Double/Imperial IPA
Web of Lies
Kros Strain Brewing
Pours a soft golden yellow color that is pretty murky, with ½ finger of white, frothy head. The head lasts for a while, with a good amount of lacing. Aroma is j…
Double/Imperial IPA
Cloud Curtain - Mosaic
Mountains Walking Brewery
Color is golden orange and hazy, one finger of white foamy head and lots of lacing. Smells fantastic, with lots of tropical fruit, maybe some citrus and grassy…
Coffee Stout
Shiver
Bombastic Brewing
Pours a dark brown color with a thin, wispy head. So much espresso in the aroma. Smells more like coffee than beer. The taste is pure coffee, with all the robus…
Imperial Stout
Black is Beautiful (Topa Topa Brewing Co.)
Topa Topa Brewing Company
This version of Black is Beautiful is brewed by Topa Topa Brewing in Ventura, CA, hosted by Weathered Souls Brewing Company in San Antonio, TX. Color is very da…
Comments
Share a take on the episode, a pour they missed, or a question for the next show.
Wow Rex, thanks for the info! Another one bites the dust.
I have to correct you on your comments about New Belgium Brewing. It is no longer employee-owned. They sold out. https://www.coloradoan.com/story/money/2019/12/17/new-belgium-kirin-sale-gets-approved-employee-vote/2668575001/
Pliny is one of my most favorite beers. I am tired of the haze craze. Like you say in the podcast, it is hard to find a good one. I always go for the traditional West Coast style.