Toppling Goliath Citrus Sue

Toppling Citrus Sue is a Massachusetts-brewed beer sold as a four-pack, and the name points to a citrus-driven profile. The label details provided don't list ABV, IBU or an official style, so treat what follows as what citrus-leaning American beers usually deliver rather than a measured profile. Expect orange, grapefruit or lemon-peel aromatics from fruit-forward hops or added citrus, a soft malt backbone that stays out of the way, and bitterness that is typically restrained so the fruit leads. If you want exact numbers, check the can. Serve it cold, but not ice-cold. A fridge temperature of roughly 38 to 45°F keeps the beer crisp while letting the citrus oils come through. Straight from the coldest part of the fridge, hop aromatics tend to go quiet. Pour into a tulip, a shaker pint or a stemless IPA glass. A glass with a slight inward curve at the rim holds the aroma, which matters most with a beer built around citrus character. Pour with a firm tilt, then straighten the glass to build a modest head, and leave any yeast haze or sediment in the can unless you prefer the fuller texture. At the table, citrus-forward beers work well with food that has some fat, salt or heat. Fish tacos with lime, grilled shrimp, fried chicken, carnitas, spicy noodle dishes and fresh goat cheese all suit the style, since the fruit and carbonation cut through richness and cool spice. It's also a natural match for a lemony salad or a plate of raw oysters. Heavy, sweet desserts will flatten it, so keep it for the savory side of the meal.