Sunboy Pineaaple

Sunboy Pineaaple is a beer from Esplanda in Massachusetts, packaged in a 19.2 oz tall can. As the name suggests, it is a pineapple-flavored beer, though no ABV, IBU or style designation is listed here, so check the can for those figures. Pineapple beers of this type usually pair a light, crisp base with juicy tropical fruit character, with low bitterness and a bright, slightly tart finish that makes them easy to drink cold. The 19.2 oz can holds a generous single serving, or about two smaller pours to share. Serve it well chilled, around 38 to 45°F, so the fruit stays lively and the body stays crisp. As it warms, expect pineapple beers to turn sweeter and softer. A pint glass or a tulip-style glass works well, since either lets you pour it out of the can and releases the fruit aroma that drinking straight from the can would mute. For food, fruit-forward beers like this tend to work with salty, spicy or fatty dishes. Fish tacos, jerk chicken, grilled shrimp, carnitas, and spicy wings or ribs are all natural matches, since the pineapple can cool the heat and brighten rich, smoky flavors. It also fits alongside ham-and-pineapple pizza, or a plate of lime-dressed slaw and fried plantains.