A Chicago brewery has sent its 'Da Pope' beer to the Vatican, where it was received by Pope Francis. The beer, a Belgian-style ale, was created by the local craft brewery as a tribute to the pontiff.
The brewery's owner said the idea came from the beer's name, which is a play on the Chicago slang term 'da' and the Pope. After learning that the Pope enjoys beer, they decided to send a case to the Vatican.
The beer was shipped to Rome and delivered to the Vatican, where it was accepted by the Pope's staff. The brewery received a letter of thanks from the Vatican, confirming the Pope's appreciation of the gesture.
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The 'Da Pope' beer has become popular locally, and the brewery hopes to continue sharing it with a wider audience.
