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Anchorage Brewing A Deal With the Devil

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🌍 United States · Belgian IPA · One of 1 Belgian IPAs in hopIQ

Anchorage's Belgian IPA aged in oak barrels with Brettanomyces and Galaxy hops. Tropical fruit, funky brett character, citrus and a warming oak finish. A Deal With the Devil is Alaska's most complex hop beer and a cult favourite among American craft enthusiasts.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

citrus
87%
hop bitterness
80%
fruity
75%
herbal
75%
crisp
63%
spicy
63%
pine
55%
floral
45%
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What is a Belgian 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 Anchorage Brewing A Deal With the Devil

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Anchorage Brewing A Deal With the Devil

Appearance

A Deal With the Devil presents a brilliant pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is crisp and lively, creating a visually inviting presentation that promises the complexity to follow.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent headlively carbonation

Aroma

The nose is a captivating interplay of tropical Galaxy hops, earthy Brett character, and subtle oak integration. Bright citrus notes mingle with herbal and spicy undertones, while a whisper of Belgian yeast complexity adds depth and intrigue to the aromatic profile.

tropical citrusfunky Brettherbal spiceoak-aged

Taste

The palate opens with vibrant citrus and tropical fruit flavors balanced by a pronounced 70 IBU bitterness that builds throughout the mid-palate. Belgian yeast esters provide peppery, spicy complexity alongside resinous hop character and subtle pine notes, creating a multi-layered drinking experience.

citrus-forwardassertive bitternesspeppery estersresinous complexity

Finish

The finish is warming and dry, with lingering herbal and oak-driven bitterness that extends gracefully. A pleasant astringency from the Brett and oak aging creates a memorable, thought-provoking aftertaste.

drywarming oaklingering bitternesscomplex aftertaste
88
hopIQ score
aroma
87
taste
89
appearance
85
finish
88
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