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Devil's Ale

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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycleancitrusy
hoppy
clean
citrusy
fruity
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, zesty noble hop character—primarily citrus and slight herbal notes without aggressive intensity.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
Serve at 7–10°C

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

Pint glass

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

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About American Pale Ale

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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

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