SAN DIEGO, California – North Park’s The Authentic 40 Brewing Firm, voted as ‘Finest Brewpub 2024’ by readers of San Diego Journal, has launched a West Coast IPA referred to as Three & A Half on draft and in 4 packs of 16-oz cans. Head Brewer Zack Kaplan made the announcement.
The title Three & A Half pays homage to the reviewers on Untappd who publish a few beer being “the most effective they’ve ever had” however nonetheless giving it a 3.5 score on the 1-to-5 scale.
Three & A Half is 7.0% alcohol-by-volume (ABV), and it options Citra hops. Kaplan additionally used for the primary time HopXL, a pure hop water-soluble extract that gives depth and depth to the Citra hops’ taste and aroma.
Authentic 40’s newest beer has tasting notes of tangerine, pineapple, and lychee, together with hints of citrus zest and pine resin. It has a medium physique and a dry end, whereas pouring a superb golden hue topped by a frothy head.
“Persevering with our R&D and innovation is at all times an thrilling proposition,” Kaplan stated. “There is no such thing as a higher fashion of beer than West Coast IPA to attempt one thing new. With the addition of HopXL, Three & A Half actually showcases the unbelievable versatility and depth of Citra hops.”
Authentic 40 received Runner-Up honors for ‘Finest Brewery 2024’ from San Diego Journal as nicely. Winners had been introduced this month within the publication’s Finest Eating places 2024 situation.
Kaplan is a six-time Nice American Beer Competition (GABF) winner, garnering medals most not too long ago in 2019 whereas serving as the pinnacle brewer at Migration Brewing in Portland, Ore. The La Jolla native has received two Gold Medals, one Silver Medal, and three Bronze Medals general at GABF.
Authentic 40 opens at 12:00 midday Monday – Friday and at 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The brewpub, which was named after the unique 40-acre parcel of land that turned modern-day North Park, is positioned at 3117 College Avenue.
The meals menu options house-cut French fries, ceviche tostadas, charcuterie boards, flatbreads, burgers, and home made chili.
