Devil's Peak King's Blockhouse IPA
Devil's Peak's flagship IPA, brewed at the foot of the Cape Town mountain since the brewery's 2012 launch — SA's first classic West Coast IPA. Named for the stone blockhouse on the peak. American hops with a dry-hop for citrus, pine, resin and passion fruit over a malt backbone that holds the bitterness. 6% ABV, 56 IBU.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Devil's Peak King's Blockhouse IPA
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
About West Coast IPA
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a West Coast 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 West Coast IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same resinous, hoppy, citrusy character as Devil's Peak King's Blockhouse IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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