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Parish Ghost in the Machine

Parish Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Double IPA · One of 104 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%.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Assertively bitter and very dry.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Double IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
orange
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
hazy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Parish Ghost in the Machine

Appearance

Hazy golden-yellow with a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass throughout. The cloudiness from active yeast creates a soft, almost luminous appearance. Moderate carbonation is visible as fine bubbles rising steadily through the opaque body.

golden-hazywhite headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with ripe tropical fruit — mango and passionfruit dominate, supported by bright citrus notes of orange and grapefruit zest. Noble hops contribute a clean, herbal undertone without aggressive grassiness, while a subtle sweetness from the Malz rounds the aromatic profile.

mango, passionfruitcitrus zestnoble hop

Taste

The palate opens smooth and full-bodied, with tropical fruit flavors continuing into the mid-palate. Bitterness emerges gradually at 80 IBU but remains restrained and integrated, never harsh or astringent. The finish is dry and clean, with lingering citrus oils and a gentle herbal fade.

tropical fruitsmooth bodybalanced bitterness

Finish

Medium-length finish with a refreshing dryness that invites the next sip. Aftertaste carries fading citrus and herb notes without clinging sweetness.

dry, refreshingcitrus fade
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
90
Taste
87
Appearance
85
Finish
86
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Serve & Enjoy

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

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Parish Ghost in the Machine

About Double IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Double IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, hoppy, fruity character as Parish Ghost in the Machine will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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