Progression (Ct The Dots)

Progression (Ct The Dots) is a beer brewed in Massachusetts and listed under the Esplanda brand. The details on file don't name a style, ABV, or IBU, so the flavor guidance below is general craft-beer guidance, not a measured profile. Check the can or bottle label for the style and strength before building a pairing around it. Most New England craft beers sit in the hop-forward pale ale and IPA range, where you can expect citrus, pine, or tropical-fruit hop character balanced by a soft malt body. If this one follows that pattern, serve it cold but not ice-cold, around 40 to 45°F. Fridge-fresh temperatures mute hop aroma, and a few minutes out of the cooler lets it open up. Pour into a tulip, shaped pint, or stemmed IPA glass, which concentrates aromatics better than a straight shaker pint. Hop-driven beers like this usually suit grilled sausages, fish tacos, sharp cheddar, and spicy takeout, where the carbonation and bitterness cut through fat and heat. Drink it fresh and keep it refrigerated, since hop flavors fade with age.