hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Devil's Peak King's Blockhouse IPA

Tap to rate

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.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous 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
resinoushoppycitrusy
resinous
hoppy
citrusy
piney
clean
malty
Aroma
Expressive citrus and pine dominate the nose, layered with resinous hop character and subtle passion fruit notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Devil's Peak King's Blockhouse IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a white, persistent head that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. Bright carbonation rises steadily through the body, maintaining a fine bead throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Expressive citrus and pine dominate the nose, layered with resinous hop character and subtle passion fruit notes. The American hops project cleanly, with a restrained malt backbone that grounds the composition without asserting sweetness.

citruspine resinpassion fruitclean hop expression

◐ Taste

Citrus and pine lead the palate, developing into a dry, resinous mid-section with measured bitterness. The malt foundation is lean and understated, allowing hop bitterness to extend fully without harshness, finishing crisp and lean.

dryresinousbalanced bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

Bitterness lingers with pleasant hop character, tapering cleanly to a dry, mineral-like aftertaste. No residual sweetness; the finish remains lean and refreshing.

lingering hop bitternessdry aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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.

+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Food Pairing

What to eat with Devil's Peak King's Blockhouse IPA

More from Devil's Peak Brewing Company

Devil's Peak First Light
Devil's Peak First Light
Pale Ale
4.5%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Devil's Peak Woodhead Amber Ale
Devil's Peak Woodhead Amber Ale
American Amber Ale
5%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →

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.

Compare with another beer →Explore all West Coast IPA beers in hopIQ →New to West Coast IPA? Read our guide →Browse South Africa beers →