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Devil's Rest

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Devil's Rest is a full-strength IPA from Burning Sky Brewery, based in the village of Firle in the heart of the East Sussex South Downs. It pours a rich burnt-orange with a creamy off-white head that lingers invitingly. The aroma is an assertive hit of West Coast character — Simcoe and Centennial hops deliver waves of pine resin, grapefruit peel and bright citrus zest. On the palate it is full-flavoured and confident: juicy tropical fruit up front gives way to a firm, resinous bitterness that builds steadily. The finish is long, dry and satisfyingly bitter, with lingering pine and citrus notes. A bold, uncompromising Sussex IPA that earns its devilish name.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyresinoustropical
hoppy
resinous
tropical
piney
citrusy
juicy
Aroma
The nose announces itself with assertive West Coast hop character dominated by Simcoe and Centennial varieties.
also:orange,clean,fruity
not found:floral,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Devil's Rest

◎ Appearance

Devil's Rest presents a rich burnt-orange hue with excellent clarity and good particle suspension. A creamy off-white head forms on the pour and clings persistently to the glass, laying down fine rings of lacing as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, supporting the visual appeal without excessive aggression.

burnt-orangecreamy headpersistent lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose announces itself with assertive West Coast hop character dominated by Simcoe and Centennial varieties. Distinct waves of pine resin, grapefruit peel, and bright citrus zest emerge upfront, with a clean, herbaceous backbone that frames the aromatic profile. Subtle malt notes provide a restrained counterpoint, allowing the hop expression to remain the primary focus.

pine resingrapefruit peelcitrus zestherbal hop

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy tropical fruit notes that coat the mouth with a full, confident body. A firm, resinous bitterness builds steadily through the mid-palate, layering complexity without overwhelming the fruit character. The finish transitions to a clean, dry conclusion with sustained pine and citrus notes that linger satisfyingly on the tongue.

tropical fruitresinous bitternessfull-bodieddry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is long and decidedly dry, with lingering pine and citrus notes persisting through the aftertaste. Bitterness remains present but well-balanced, drying the palate without harshness.

long dry finishpersistent citrus-pine
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
87
Appearance
85
Finish
82
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

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What is a 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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