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Crafty Devil IPA

Crafty Devil Brewing
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🌍 United Kingdom · American IPA · One of 388 American IPAs in hopIQ

Crafty Devil's flagship IPA — hop-forward and citrusy. From juicy IPAs to rich porters — they have built a fiercely loyal following. The beer that established Crafty Devil as a Cardiff craft institution. Available at independent bars and bottle shops across South Wales.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
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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

Dry and assertively bitter.

The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
juicy
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Crafty Devil IPA

Appearance

Golden amber hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation throughout. A dense, cream-colored head forms on the pour and clings persistently to the glass walls, leaving distinct lacing with each sip.

golden amberbright claritydense head retention

Aroma

The nose leads with assertive citrus notes—grapefruit and orange zest—layered over a clean, herbal hop foundation. Subtle stone fruit emerges in the background, while a light, crisp malt base grounds the profile without dominating.

citrus, grapefruitherbal hopsstone fruit notes

Taste

The palate opens with vibrant citrus and pine on entry, followed by a juicy mid-palate with stone fruit character. Moderate bitterness (60 IBU) arrives cleanly in the center and builds steadily, balanced by a restrained malt sweetness that never overwhelms the hop-forward character.

citrus-forwardpine, resinmoderate bitterness

Finish

The finish is crisp and drying, with lingering citrus and herbal hop bitterness that fades gracefully. Refreshing without harshness, leaving the palate clean and inviting another sip.

dry finishcitrus fade
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
86
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Crafty Devil IPA

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 Crafty Devil IPA

About American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American 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 American IPA

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

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