Russian River Pliny the Younger in Philly - 2014

CONFIRMED TAPPINGS AT BOTTOM OF POST

Russian River released some important Pliny the Younger information that gives Philadelphia an idea on when we should see some kegs in 2014:.

As of December 2, 2013, Pliny the Younger had not even been brewed yet.

Pliny the Younger will be released at the Russian River brewpub on February 7, 2014. It will be available every day at the brewpub for 14 days.



Distribution of Pliny the Younger begins the following week. Therefore, distribution to Philly should begin during the week of February 21, 2014 (then it must be shipped, allocated, etc.).



Last year, the first Pliny the Younger keg was tapped in Philly on March 2. From what Russian River has stated, it looks like we should expect a similar timeframe this year. So don’t go away that week and submit your work leave slips now. Like previous years, PhillyTapFinder will have the scoop on when PhillyTapFinder member bars will tap the elusive Pliny the Younger in Philly. For an idea about where you should expect to see Pliny the Younger tappings, here’s the list from last year.

UPDATE 1/6/14

Although I do not have more precise information about exactly when Pliny the Younger will land in Philly, Russian River has provided a very clear message to bars about when they should tap their keg once they receive it: “It is our recommendation that our accounts tap it as soon as possible after receiving their delivery to preserve the freshness and integrity of the beer. This beer is not meant to age AT ALL! Pliny the Younger is very much like the fresh catch of the day and best enjoyed right away!”

Very interesting. I do not remember seeing this “recommendation” in the past. Last year, some bars sat on the their Pliny the Younger keg for almost one month. We’ll see if that changes this year in light of Russian River’s “recommendation.”

UPDATE 1/14/14

The first tentative date for a Pliny the Younger tapping in Philly has been announced. Monk’s has announced that they will tap Pliny the Younger on the first Monday after they receive the keg. They predict that the tapping date will be March 3, 2014 at 11:30 a.m., but THIS DATE IS NOT CONFIRMED (date changed! see below). As always, Monk’s has generously decided to make this event a fundraiser, with the goal of raising $25,000 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand for this one-day event. I will always respect Monk’s for choosing to do this and you should support them in generating money for this excellent charity. I will post more when I have the details about the event.

CONFIRMED TAPPINGS FOR PHILLYTAPFINDER MEMBER BARS



March 6, Thursday, at 10:30 a.m. - Memphis Taproom (1st 50 to respond to Monday morning email get in at 10:30 a.m.; doors open at 11:30 a.m. for the rest; $8 for 12oz pour)

March 6, Thursday, at 11:00 a.m. - South Philly Tap Room (first come, first seved)

March 7, Friday, at 3:00 p.m. - Sidecar (tickets will be handed out at the door, beginning at 2:00ish p.m.; first come, first served)

March 8, Saturday at 10:00 a.m. - Capones (tickets will be sold outside before 10:00 a.m. opening; first beer is cash only)



March 9, Sunday at 12:00 p.m. - Iron Abbey (tickets on sale at 11:00 a.m., $5 for 5 oz pour, 1 ticket per person, cash only)

March 9, Sunday at 2:00 p.m. - City Tap House (65 Golden tickets will go on sale at 1pm. Place holders will begin as soon as the doors open at 11am with full brunch service. $10 for 8oz pour).

March 10, Monday, at 11:30 a.m. - Monk’s (Alex’s Lemonade Stand charity fundraiser - cash only)

March 11, Tuesday, at 12:00 p.m. - Tria Taproom ($6/6oz glass plus a $6 match for charity (aka $12 per Pliny purchase)

March 11, Tuesday, at 7:00 p.m. - Grey Lodge (at the bar’s request, this information was not posted until tap time - Enjoy!)

March 11, Tuesday, at 7:00 p.m. - Kite & Key

March 12, Wednesday, at 2:00 p.m. - The Pour House - Exton (first come, first served; $8 for 6oz pour with all proceeds going to Ronald McDonald House)

March 12, Wednesday, at 3:00 p.m. - Good Dog (tickets go on sale at 2:00 p.m.)

March 13, Thursday, at 11:30 a.m. - Isaac Newton’s (Newtown)

March 18, Tuesday, at 11:00 a.m. - Khyber (first come, first served)

March 18, Tuesday, at 11:00 a.m. - Side Bar (West Chester) (first come, first served)

March 19, Wednesday, at 11:00 a.m. - Bishop’s Collar (tickets on sale at 10:00 a.m. on 3/19)

March 19, Wednesday, at 7:01 p.m. - Barcade

April 7, Monday, at 11:30 a.m. - Monk’s



***Several other tappings have been confirmed, but at the bars’ request, I will not post them.