Lord Hobo Hazynge Ipa

Hazynge is a New England IPA from Massachusetts, the region that gave the style its name, sold here as a four-pack of cans. The label doesn't list ABV or IBU, so what follows is what the style usually delivers. Expect an opaque, pale-gold-to-orange body with a soft haze, a pillowy mouthfeel from oats or wheat and a yeast-forward fermentation, and hop character that leans on juicy fruit rather than resin. Styles like this typically show orange, tangerine, ripe mango, and pineapple aromatics, sometimes with a touch of grapefruit pith or stone fruit, over a malt base that stays out of the way. Bitterness is generally restrained and rounded, so the finish reads soft and fruity rather than dry or sharp. Because the hop aroma is the point of the style, drink it fresh and cold from the can's first weeks if you can. Serve at roughly 40 to 45°F (4 to 7°C); fridge-cold is fine, but let it sit a few minutes out of the cooler so the fruit isn't muted. Pour it into a tulip, a wide-mouthed IPA glass, or a stemless wine glass, which concentrates the aroma better than drinking straight from the can. Pour most of the beer, then swirl the last bit to rouse the haze and settle any sediment into the glass, which is normal for unfiltered beer. For food, the juicy hop profile and low bitterness suit dishes with heat, fat, and sweetness. Think fish tacos with a citrus slaw, Thai or Indian curries, spicy chicken wings, carnitas, or a burger with sharp cheddar. It also works with creamy, tangy cheeses like fresh chèvre, and with carrot cake or a fruit tart if you want a dessert match. Drink it within a few weeks of purchase and keep the cans cold, as hazy IPAs lose their hop brightness faster than most beers.