Although it may surprise many homebrewers to hear this, I've only brewed one IPA before this. I would never have brewed that one if it hadn't been part of the Mr. Beer kit I received at the time. Unlike most craft beer fans these days, especially here in Central Ohio, I'm just not an IPA fan. I understand what fans of the style like about it. A good mix of hops can add complexity to the flavor and aroma of a beer. I just don't care for the bitterness, in the same way many people don't like their food to be very spicy. So the fact that I purchased and have brewed a recipe kit for a clone of Russian River's famous and well-loved Pliny the Elder DIPA would shock many who know me. I decided to do this for three reasons. First, I've never actually tried Pliny. You can't buy it in Ohio, and I've never bumped into it in my travels out of state. Since many consider it to be one of the best beers in the world, making a batch would be a ...