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Devil's Staircase

Back Forty Beer Company
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 342 American IPAs in hopIQ

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.

ABV
6.5%
IBU
43
SRM
golden7
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Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

hoppy
90%
citrusy
80%
bitter
70%
orange
70%
dry
60%
tropical
60%
floral
60%
refreshing
60%
bready
60%
malty
50%
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About American IPA

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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Devil's Staircase

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

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