Sierra Nevada Big Little Thing

This is a six-pack of cans listed under the Sierra Nevada "Thing" name, which points to the brewery's Hazy Little Thing line, a hazy India pale ale. The listing doesn't give an ABV, IBU or tasting notes, so what follows describes what that style usually delivers rather than a measured profile for this beer. Hazy IPAs are built around hop aroma rather than bitterness. Expect a soft, full-bodied pour with a cloudy golden-orange look and juicy tropical and citrus notes such as orange, grapefruit, pineapple or stone fruit. Bitterness is typically restrained and the finish rounded, with a mild malt backbone. Alcohol in this style usually falls in the mid-6% to 7% range. Serve it cold but not frozen, around 40 to 45°F (4 to 7°C). Over-chilling mutes the hop aromatics that define the style. A tulip, snifter-style IPA glass or a wide-mouthed tumbler concentrates the aroma better than drinking from the can. Pour with a bit of vigor to release the volatile hop oils and let the haze settle into the glass. The citrus and tropical fruit character suits spicy food, including Thai curries, jerk chicken, fish tacos and buffalo wings, where the soft bitterness won't compound the heat. It also works with sharp cheddar, carnitas and grilled shrimp with lime. Hazy IPAs are at their best fresh, so check the can for a packaged-on or best-by date and drink them within a few months. Keep the cans refrigerated and upright.