Spyglass Turbulent Flow

Spyglass Turbulent Flow is a New England IPA, a style defined by haze, soft body, and hop aroma rather than sharp bitterness. The details supplied for this beer don't list an ABV or IBU, so what follows is the typical profile of the style and not a measured spec. Expect a cloudy, golden-to-orange pour with a fluffy white head. Hops usually come across as juicy tropical and citrus notes such as mango, pineapple, orange peel, and grapefruit, sometimes with a stone-fruit or resinous edge. Bitterness in New England IPAs is generally restrained, with a fuller, pillowy mouthfeel from oats or wheat and a low-bitterness finish. Most examples sit somewhere around 6 to 7.5% ABV, though you should check the can for this beer's actual figure. Because the appeal is hop aroma, freshness matters more here than with most beer styles. Keep the can cold and upright, and drink it within a few weeks of the packaging date, which you'll usually find printed on the can or bottom. Hop oils fade quickly, and an older can tends to taste duller and more muddled than a fresh one. Serve it at roughly 6 to 8°C (43 to 46°F). That's cold enough to keep the body clean but warm enough to let the fruit aromatics open. Straight from the coldest part of a fridge, it can taste flat and muted. For glassware, use a tulip, a shaker pint, or a wide-mouthed IPA glass, which concentrates the aroma and gives the head room to build. Pour with some vigor to release the hop volatiles, and decide whether to include the yeast and hop sediment at the bottom. Many drinkers do, since it adds to the haze and texture. The juicy, low-bitterness profile pairs well with food that has some heat or richness. Try it with fish tacos, Thai green curry, or spicy chicken wings, where the fruitiness cools the spice. Carnitas, burgers with sharp cheddar, and carrot-based dishes such as roasted carrot salad with tahini also work well. For something lighter, goat cheese and citrus-dressed salads let the hop fruit stand out without competing. Avoid very delicate dishes, since a full-flavored hazy IPA can overwhelm them.