Rating 91
Style NEIPA
Produced In Richmond, VA
United States
ABV 7%
Availability Limited
Reviewed By
Reviewed 2019-07-09

Perfect For

Backyard BBQs, Boozy Beach Trips, Impressing On A Budget

Hardywood Park Distorted Perception NEIPA Review

The aroma on this beer is like an overflowing cornucopia of tropical fruit. It's so explosive, one taster swore he was smelling his passionfruit-flavored Bubble Tea. As for the flavor, fruit-forward would be an understatement — it's tart, sweet, and juicy as a smoothie, despite having no actual fruit in it (just Cashmere and Mosaic hops). We had to check the can to make sure this wasn't some sort of milkshake IPA radler hybrid. How about it, Hardywood?

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Hardywood Park Distorted Perception NEIPA
The aroma on this beer is like an overflowing cornucopia of tropical fruit. It's so explosive, one taster swore he was smelling his passionfruit-flavored Bubble Tea. As for the flavor, fruit-forward would be an understatement — it's tart, sweet, and juicy as a smoothie, despite having no actual fruit in it (just Cashmere and Mosaic hops). We had to check the can to make sure this wasn't some sort of milkshake IPA radler hybrid. How about it, Hardywood?

Reviewed On: 07-09-2019
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POINTS
Hardywood Park Distorted Perception NEIPA
The aroma on this beer is like an overflowing cornucopia of tropical fruit. It's so explosive, one taster swore he was smelling his passionfruit-flavored Bubble Tea. As for the flavor, fruit-forward would be an understatement — it's tart, sweet, and juicy as a smoothie, despite having no actual fruit in it (just Cashmere and Mosaic hops). We had to check the can to make sure this wasn't some sort of milkshake IPA radler hybrid. How about it, Hardywood?

Reviewed On: 07-09-2019