Exhibit A Sunday Paper

Sunday Paper is an imperial-strength IPA from Exhibit A, brewed in Massachusetts, and at 9.9% ABV it sits well above the 5.5 to 7.5 percent range of a standard India pale ale. The listing shows an IBU of 0, which is almost certainly a placeholder rather than a measured figure, so don't read it as a sign the beer lacks bitterness. Beers at this strength typically carry a solid malt backbone to balance the hops, and the ABV is the more reliable guide to how this one will drink. Expect the character of a double or imperial IPA: a heavy pour of citrus and tropical hop aroma such as grapefruit, orange peel, pineapple or resin, over a malt base that adds body and a touch of sweetness. Strong IPAs usually finish with some warmth from the alcohol, and the bitterness tends to arrive late and linger. Because of that weight, this is a beer to sip slowly instead of drinking quickly. Serve it cold but not ice-cold, around 45 to 50°F (7 to 10°C). Straight from a very cold fridge, the hop aroma stays muted and the malt reads thin. Give it a few minutes in the glass and the fruit and resin notes open up. A tulip or snifter-style glass is the best choice, since the tapered rim concentrates hop aromatics. A standard shaker pint or a wide-mouthed IPA glass will do if that's what you have. Pour it with a gentle swirl at the end to release the aroma. For food, the strength and hop intensity suit rich or spicy dishes. Try it with a smash burger, buffalo wings, carnitas tacos, aged cheddar or a sharp blue cheese, or a Thai or Indian curry where the sweetness of the malt takes the edge off the heat. Carrot cake or a spiced dessert also works, since caramel and fruit notes in the beer echo the sweetness. With a beer this big, a 12 or 16 ounce serving next to a proper meal is usually plenty.