Original 40 Releases Most Necessary West Coast Style IPA

Original 40 Brewing expanded its West Coast IPA lineup this week with the release of Most Necessary, a 7.1 percent ABV IPA brewed to highlight Mosaic and Citra hops. The brewery made the beer available on draft and in four packs of 16 ounce cans beginning December 4, and announced tasting notes that emphasize grapefruit, citrus and blueberry on a medium body with low to medium bitterness.

Most Necessary joins other West Coast style IPAs in Original 40's regular rotation, offering a traditional hop forward profile for patrons who favor clear hop character and balanced bitterness. The beer's hop bill of Mosaic and Citra drives bright citrus and stone fruit aromas, while the medium body keeps mouthfeel approachable for pours at the taproom or cans to take home. The brewery also provided pairing and food service guidance with the release to help kitchens and home cooks match the beer with offerings on taproom menus.

Availability at draft and in four packs makes Most Necessary practical for both sampling at the brewpub and for bringing to gatherings, especially during the holiday weeks. The release coincides with the brewery's Red Envelope Season giveaway that runs through December, a seasonal promotion that keeps customers coming back for limited releases and taproom events. For taproom operators and retail stockists, the beer presents a straightforward stocking option to complement hazy and New England influenced IPAs, while giving patrons a crisp West Coast counterpoint.

Local drinkers looking for a classic hop driven pour will find Most Necessary useful as a pairing beer for salty and savory fare, and as a giftable can format during the holiday season. Because it is available both on draft and in four pack cans, planning a tasting flight or taking a few cans home are both simple options. Expect Most Necessary to appear alongside Original 40's other West Coast offerings at the brewpub throughout December as the brewery rotates seasonal taps and promotions.