Stoneface Double Clip

Stoneface Double Clip is an IPA from Massachusetts, sold as a four-pack of cans. No ABV or IBU is listed for it here, so what follows describes the style rather than a measured profile. The "Double" in the name suggests a stronger, more hop-forward take on the style. Beers like that usually land well above the 6 to 7 percent range of a standard IPA, with a fuller body and a more assertive hop load. Expect a New England-leaning IPA profile from a Massachusetts brewery, though the details above don't confirm it. That typically means citrus and stone-fruit hop character (grapefruit, orange peel, mango, pine), a soft, rounded mouthfeel, and bitterness that stays restrained relative to the aroma. If it instead follows a West Coast approach, look for a drier finish, more resinous pine, and a sharper bitter edge. Either way, drink it fresh: hop aroma fades within weeks of packaging, so check the canned-on date on the carton and favor the most recent. Serve it cold but not ice-cold, around 40 to 45°F (4 to 7°C). Straight from a very cold fridge the hop aromatics are muted, and a few minutes on the counter lets the fruit come forward. A tulip or a standard shaker pint works for a pour, and a wide-mouthed IPA glass is ideal because it concentrates the aroma. Pour into a glass rather than drinking from the can, so the hops can be smelled. For food, a hoppy IPA suits dishes with fat, salt, or spice. Fried chicken, smash burgers, carnitas tacos, Thai green curry, and buffalo wings all hold up to the bitterness and carbonation. Sharp cheddar or washed-rind cheeses work as well, and carrot cake or a spiced cheesecake echoes the citrus and resin notes.