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Crafty Devil IPA

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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyfruity
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
juicy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with assertive citrus notes—grapefruit and orange zest—layered over a clean, herbal hop foundation.
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

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
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

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

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About American IPA

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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.

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