Celebratory bottle for a promotion in Andover

Esplanda, at 100 Woodview Way in Andover, Massachusetts, carries a celebratory bottle you can order for a promotion: Mayflower Brewing Company's "The Earth Laughs In Flowers", a New England hazy beer. You order through the website for pickup, delivery or shipping, because the shop's posted hours show closed every day of the week.

Where can I find a celebratory bottle for a promotion in Andover?

Esplanda is a liquor store at 100 Woodview Way in Andover, and right now it has one product in stock: Mayflower Brewing Company "The Earth Laughs In Flowers". That is one product, from one brand, in one category. We would rather tell you that plainly than pad the picture.

If a hazy, New England style beer suits the occasion, this is the bottle to look at. It sits in the New England / Hazy category, which is where you can see what else arrives under that heading as the shop restocks.

If you had your heart set on something else, such as a sparkling wine or a particular spirit, check the shop's pages before you plan around it. We only describe what is on the shelf now, and today that is this one beer.

Is a beer a good way to celebrate a promotion?

Sparkling wine is the traditional toast, but nothing says a promotion has to be marked with a cork and a flute. Plenty of people celebrate with a bottle that matches how they actually drink, and for a lot of beer drinkers that means a hazy, fruit-forward ale.

A beer has a practical advantage too. It is easy to share across a dinner table, easy to pour for one or two people, and it does not ask you to own special glassware. A tulip glass or a plain pint glass will do.

What matters is that the bottle was chosen for the person being celebrated. If your colleague, partner or friend likes craft beer, a bottle from a New England brewery is a more personal gesture than a generic gift.

What is a New England hazy beer?

New England hazy is a style of India pale ale that looks cloudy in the glass, which is where the name comes from. It is brewed to emphasize hop aroma and flavor, often citrus, tropical fruit or stone fruit notes, with less of the sharp bitterness found in older IPA styles.

The texture tends to be soft and round rather than crisp. That makes it approachable for people who say they do not like bitter beer, and it is why the style has become a common introduction to craft brewing.

Hazy beers are usually best served cold but not ice cold, in a glass rather than from the bottle, so the aroma can open up. Drink them fresh when you can, since the hop character is what the style is about.

Who makes the bottle Esplanda has in stock?

The bottle is from Mayflower Brewing Company, the one brand Esplanda has in stock at the moment. The beer is called "The Earth Laughs In Flowers", a name that reads well on a card if you are giving it as a gift.

The brand page collects what Esplanda carries from Mayflower, so it is the place to look if you want to see whether anything else from the brewery has been added since you last visited.

The shop also keeps a few browsing pages if you want to see how the selection changes: New Arrivals, Top Rated and Trending. With so small a range, they are quick to check.

How do I get it: pickup, delivery or shipping?

Esplanda offers three ways to receive an order besides walking in: pickup, delivery and shipping. You choose the option that suits your timing when you order on the website at esplanda.esplanda.com.

The shop's opening hours and delivery hours both show closed from Sunday through Saturday, so do not plan on turning up at the door. Place your order online and follow the options shown for fulfilment, and use the contact page if you have a question about how your order will reach you.

Because promotions are rarely announced weeks ahead, it helps to order as soon as you know the date of your celebration rather than the afternoon of. That leaves room for whichever method you pick.

What should I check before ordering alcohol for a celebration?

Alcohol orders are for adults of legal drinking age only. Whoever receives the order may be asked to show identification, so make sure the person at the delivery or pickup address is over 21 and able to do so.

Think about the details of the day. If you are giving the bottle as a gift, decide who is receiving it and when, so it is not left sitting somewhere warm. Beer keeps best cool and out of direct light.

And plan the rest of the evening sensibly. A celebration goes best when everyone gets home safely, so arrange rides or a designated driver ahead of time.

Can I pair the bottle with food for the occasion?

Hazy, fruit-forward beers pair well with foods that have some spice or richness, because the soft body and hop aroma balance heat and fat. Think tacos, fried chicken, curries, burgers or a cheese board with a sharp cheddar.

If you are celebrating at home, a relaxed dinner often beats a formal one for this kind of beer. Order in from a restaurant you like, pour the beer into proper glasses, and let the promotion be the reason for the evening.

For something sweet, try citrusy desserts or a simple fruit tart rather than heavy chocolate, which tends to overpower the hop character.

Learn more about the shop on the about page if you would like to know who is behind your order.