Pope Francis waves from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. A New Jersey brewery is releasing a Pope Francis-inspired beer in honor of the pontiff's upcoming visit to Philadelphia. File Photo by UPI/Stefano Spaziari | License Photo
The brewery said on its website the beer, an IPA, contains "an unholy amount of hops -- about three pounds per barrel."
"The final product pairs great with a nice cut of Argentinean beef," CMBC sales rep Justin Vitti said.
CMBC President Ryan Krill said the beer is more than an attempt to cash in on Pope Francis' popularity.
"We're always looking for ways to push the envelope," he said. "At the same time, it's never a gimmick we're after. #YOPO will get a laugh from pop culture enthusiasts, sure, but it's also a tasty and layered beer in its own right."
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