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Victory HopDevil IPA

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The beer that built Victory. A bold IPA with resinous American hop character — pine, citrus and floral — balanced by a firm caramel malt backbone. HopDevil earned Pennsylvania's first national IPA reputation in the late 1990s.

ABV
6.7%
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
hoppyresinousfloral
hoppy
resinous
floral
piney
caramel
citrusy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by assertive American hop character with pronounced pine resin and fresh citrus notes leading the charge.
also:malty,clean,fruity
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Victory HopDevil IPA

◎ Appearance

Victory HopDevil pours a bright golden amber with excellent clarity and a white, persistent head that holds throughout the drinking experience. The carbonation is crisp and visible, creating fine streams of bubbles that maintain the lacing along the glass.

golden amberclearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by assertive American hop character with pronounced pine resin and fresh citrus notes leading the charge. Supporting these are subtle floral undertones and a clean malt backbone that prevents the hops from becoming one-dimensional, creating a balanced and inviting aromatic profile.

pine resincitrusfloralclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bold hoppy bitterness balanced by a firm caramel malt sweetness that provides essential foundation. The mid-palate showcases bright citrus and tropical fruit notes alongside resinous pine character, all framed by a crisp, dry quality that prevents sweetness from lingering and maintains refreshing character throughout.

citrus forwardresinousbitter-sweet balancecrisp and dry

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with lingering hop bitterness and a subtle grain character that completes the journey. The aftertaste remains pleasantly bitter without harsh edges, inviting another sip.

cleandrylingering bitterness
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
87
Appearance
85
Finish
86
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.

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Food Pairing

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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, resinous, floral character as Victory HopDevil IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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