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The Original 40 Brewing Company is a new OG

We caught Cosimo Sorrentino just in time to talk about San Diego's The Original 40 Brewing Co. before he heads for Lazarus Brewing in Austin, TX.  Cosmo's a San Diego native and spent time brewing in Europe before returning home.  When asked about the departure he shares that he likes where the beer scene is in Austin and wants to be a part of that, also the overall culture of the city.  And, of course, BBQ.

As we chat with Sorrentino about brewing in San Diego and Europe, Maibock, Cashmere hops, and the insanity of moving to Austin in the Summer we drink through some of their lineup.  Contrary #beertwitter rumble lats week about there being nothing but IPAs at breweries, Original 40 runs the gamut with Pilsners, Rice Lagers, Smoked Brown Ales, super-thicc stouts, and yes, some NE and West Coast IPAs.  And they're all damn tasty.

If you're in San Diego you should take a trip to the taproom.  This Saturday (05/07/22) would be a good day, they're releasing Rafiki's Ritual, a glass-paintingly thick bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout.  Grab a bite, get a beer, enjoy that San Diego weather and bid farewell and good luck to Cosimo on his next adventure.

The Beer List

• The Original 40 Brewing Co.
  • Ashes From The Grave (Smoked Brown Ale)
  • Check To Czech (Bohemian Pilsner)
  • Cloud Noises (DDH Hazy IPA)
  • Snap! Crackle! Hop! (West Coast IPA with Rice)
  • Rafiki’s Ritual (Imperial Stout) - Releasing at the taproom 05/07/22
  • Tachi (Japanese Lager)

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