Stoneface Sunday Sauce

Sunday Sauce is an IPA from STONEFACE in New Hampshire, listed at 5% ABV. That puts it in the lighter, sessionable end of the IPA range, where a brewer can keep hop character front and center without the weight and alcohol warmth of a double IPA. No bitterness figure is published for this beer (the IBU field is empty), so treat any specific bitterness number with caution and go by style: IPAs at this strength usually pair a restrained malt backbone with citrus, pine, or tropical-fruit hop aroma, and a bitterness that is noticeable but not aggressive. Because the strength is modest, it suits drinking in a longer session or alongside a meal rather than as a single sipper. Hop-forward beers at this ABV tend to finish fairly dry and crisp, which makes them good at cutting through rich or fatty food. Expect it to work with tomato-based dishes and red-sauce Italian cooking (a nod the name invites), and with burgers, sausage, pizza, wings, and anything grilled or charred. Spicy dishes and sharp aged cheeses such as cheddar also stand up to the hop bitterness. Serve it cold but not frozen, ideally around 4 to 7°C (40 to 45°F). Straight from a very cold fridge, the aromatics stay muted, so letting it sit a few minutes in the glass helps the hop notes open up. A standard pint glass is fine for everyday pouring, while a tulip or IPA-style glass will concentrate the aroma better if you want to pay attention to it. Pour with a moderate head and drink it fresh, since hop character in beers like this fades with time, so check the packaging date and keep it refrigerated.