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Parish Ghost in the Machine

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🌍 United States · Double IPA · One of 44 Double IPAs in hopIQ

Louisiana's most celebrated craft beer and one of America's most acclaimed Double IPAs. Hazy golden with massive tropical fruit — mango, passionfruit and citrus — over a smooth, full body with surprisingly low perceived bitterness. Ghost in the Machine is the beer that made Cajun country famous in the craft world: complex, balanced and dangerously drinkable for 8%.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 20+ dimensions

hoppy
100%
tropical
87%
citrus
80%
hop bitterness
70%
bodied
63%
warming
25%
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About Double IPA

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What is a Double IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Parish Ghost in the Machine

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

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