North Park Beer Company Shadow Puppet

Name: North Park Beer Company Shadow Puppet
Brand: Beer
SKU: 66bbef0daef58c3fbf08f801
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.39 (481 reviews)

NEIPA - New England IPA 10 º 12 IBU

North Park Beer Company
Freak Folk Bier

This Triple Dry Hopped Hazy Double IPA, a collaboration with Freak Folk Bier, offers a profound sensory experience driven by a massive hop bill of Citra, Nelson Sauvin, and Rakau. The aroma and palate are dominated by nostalgic notes of strawberry hard candy and lush red fruits, accented by the zesty brightness of Meyer lemon. Despite its 10% ABV, the profile remains incredibly juicy and approachable, leaning into the modern hazy interpretation of the Double IPA style. It balances intense hop saturation with a smooth, soft malt presence, resulting in a complex yet remarkably drinkable strong ale.

Appearance. Deep gold to light orange (SRM 6-8) with an opaque, hazy appearance. Topped by a moderate-sized, persistent, creamy white head that leaves significant lacing on the glass.

Aroma. Intense hop aroma featuring prominent notes of strawberry, red berries, and Meyer lemon. Nelson Sauvin provides a vinous, crushed grape character, while Rakau adds hints of stone fruit. A clean, neutral, grainy maltiness sits in the background with a lightly fruity fermentation profile and a smooth, noticeable alcohol presence.

Taste. The initial impression is an explosion of juicy red fruits and strawberry hard candy. High hop flavor mirrors the aroma, with citrus zest and tropical fruit complexity. Malt flavor is low and supportive, offering a soft, doughy character. Bitterness is firm but smooth, lacking any harshness. The finish is medium-dry with a lingering, fruit-forward hop aftertaste and clean alcohol warmth.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a smooth, velvety texture and high creaminess. Carbonation is moderate. A noticeable but well-integrated alcohol warmth is present, without any hop-derived astringency.

Sensory Profile.