Zero Gravity Evergreen

Zero Gravity Evergreen is an IPA from Massachusetts, listed under the Esplanda label in the United States. No ABV, IBU or tasting notes were supplied with this listing, so what follows describes how the style typically behaves rather than a measured profile of this bottle or can. India pale ales are built around hop character. Expect aromatics leaning toward pine, citrus peel, grapefruit or resin, depending on the hop varieties used, backed by a malt base that stays lean enough to let those hops lead. The name Evergreen hints at a piney, resinous direction, though that is an inference from the name and not a confirmed flavor note. Bitterness in most IPAs lands in the moderate-to-firm range and usually finishes dry, with ABV commonly somewhere between 6 and 7.5 percent. Check the label for the actual figures. Serve it cold but not frozen, around 45 to 50°F (7 to 10°C). Hop aroma is the first thing to disappear at fridge-door temperatures, and a few minutes out of the cooler lets the citrus and pine notes open up. Pour into a tulip glass, a shaker pint or a purpose-made IPA glass; the tapered shape of a tulip or IPA glass holds the aromatics near the nose and supports the head. Drink it fresh, since hop-forward beers fade with age, and keep it refrigerated until you are ready to pour. The bitterness and carbonation make it a natural partner for fatty and spicy food. Fried chicken, burgers, carnitas, Thai or Indian curries and sharp cheddar all hold up to it, and the hops cut through richness the way acid would. Citrus-dressed salads and grilled fish also work, while very delicate dishes tend to be overwhelmed by an IPA's intensity.