Jack Jouett's 40 Mile Ride and the IPA It Inspired
Every can of 40 Mile IPA carries a Revolutionary War story. It's the story of Jack Jouett, the man often called "the Paul Revere of the South."
Who was Jack Jouett?
Jack Jouett was a Virginian who made one of the most important rides of the American Revolution. In 1781, he learned that British cavalry under Banastre Tarleton was headed for Charlottesville to capture Thomas Jefferson and members of the Virginia legislature.
The 40 mile ride
Jouett rode 40 miles through the night, using the moon and the notches cut into the trees of Three Notch'd Road to guide his way to Charlottesville. Once there, he warned Jefferson and the other legislators that Tarleton's cavalry was coming, giving them time to escape. Jack certainly left his mark on history.
How the ride became our flagship beer
When founding Brewmaster Dave Warwick built our original lineup around Virginia's past, Jouett's ride became a big part of the company's founding. Our original flagship, the 40 Mile IPA, is named for it.
What does 40 Mile taste like?
40 Mile is a West Coast IPA brewed exclusively with American hops. It's 6.0% ABV and 40 IBU: clear, crisp and hop-forward. It's part of our year-round lineup, so you'll find it on tap at Three Notch'd locations and in cans at stores near you.
More beers with a story
40 Mile isn't the only beer named for Virginia history. Legendary beers like Minute Man, Hydraulion and The Ghost of the James each carry a piece of the Commonwealth's past. Minute Man is still pouring today as a juicy, crystal-clear IPA with Strata, Mosaic and Idaho 7 hops. See the full lineup on our beer page, or use the Drink Finder to grab a pack of 40 Mile near you.
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