Devil's Staircase
Back Forty's balanced everyday IPA — bright citrus and mild tropical hop character over a bready American-pale-ale spine, moderate bitterness, and a dry-but-not-punishing finish. Named for the trail. This is what Alabama craft looks like when it's not trying to be either a hazy or a west-coast bruiser. Middle-of-the-plate, done right.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Devil's Staircase
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 American IPA
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a American 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 American IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, bitter character as Devil's Staircase will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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