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Devil's Ale

SanTan Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American Pale Ale · One of 230 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

SanTan's flagship and the perfect introduction to craft beer for the Arizona market. Fermented to completion and carbonated higher than typical American beers for extra effervescence — crisp, hoppy and built for the desert heat. Arizona's best-selling craft pale ale.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Devil's Ale

Appearance

Devil's Ale presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and good translucence. A dense, fine-bubbled head forms and maintains steady Schaumkleiden along the glass. The elevated carbonation creates persistent, lively effervescence—well-suited to the beer's design for warm climates.

bright goldencrystal clearfine head retentionhighly carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with clean, zesty noble hop character—primarily citrus and slight herbal notes without aggressive intensity. A subtle malt foundation provides gentle grain sweetness, allowing the hops to remain the focal point. No yeast-derived esters or adjunct aromas; the profile is straightforward and inviting.

citrus forwardclean noble hopsrestrained malt sweetnesscrisp

Taste

Entry is crisp and dry with immediate hop bitterness that sits comfortably in the mid-range. The mid-palate shows light citrus and understated grain character, with carbonation providing a brisk mouthfeel. Bitterness persists gently without overwhelming sweetness, creating a balanced, thirst-quenching experience.

hoppy bitelight citrusdry palatebalanced bitterness

Finish

The finish is clean and short, fading to a dry, slightly bitter aftertaste. Carbonation carries the impression through, leaving the palate refreshed and inviting another sip.

short finishdry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Devil's Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Devil's Ale

About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

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

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