Perni Pernicio Ipa

Perni Pernicio is an India Pale Ale from Massachusetts, packed in a 19.2-ounce can, which is the large single-serve size usually called a "tall boy." That is a bit more than a standard pint and a half-ounce short of a pint-and-a-half pour, so one can fills a large glass with a little headroom. The listing doesn't give an ABV or IBU, so treat the profile below as what the style generally delivers, not as measured figures for this can. IPAs in the New England tradition, which is the reasonable expectation from a Massachusetts brewer, tend to lean on hop aroma and flavor over raw bitterness. Expect citrus and tropical fruit notes such as grapefruit, orange peel, pineapple or stone fruit, along with some resinous or piney character from the hops, set against a soft malt backbone that keeps the beer from tasting thin. Bitterness in this style usually sits moderate and rounded, with the hop impact arriving mostly through aroma and the first sip rather than a sharp, lingering bite. If the can shows a haze, that is normal for the style and not a flaw. At the table, an IPA of this type handles heat and fat well. The hops and carbonation cut through fried chicken, fish tacos, burgers and sausages, and the fruity hop notes sit comfortably beside curries, jerk seasoning and other spiced dishes. Sharp cheddar, washed-rind cheeses and carrot cake are less obvious matches that tend to work. Delicate seafood and very sweet desserts are better left to other beers, since the hops would overpower them. Serve it cold but not frozen, around 40 to 45°F, so the hop aromatics aren't muted. A can straight from the fridge is fine, and letting it sit in the glass a few minutes brings out more fruit. Pour into a tulip, a shaker pint or a stemmed IPA glass; a tulip or teku-style glass concentrates the aroma better than a straight-sided pint. Pour gently down the side first, then straighten the glass to build a modest head, and leave any yeast or hop sediment at the bottom of the can if you prefer a clearer pour. Since the can is a larger format, it suits sharing between two small glasses.