Victory Brewing Company in Downington, Pennsylvania

With a name like Hop Devil IPA, one would expect this beer to pack a hoppy punch that puts other IPAs to shame. Victory Brewing is hopefully next to a church so they can confess their collusion with the devil to make this standout IPA. Weighing in at 6.7ABV and with a broad, rich flavor profile, the Hop Devil IPA is not from our mortal world.

I tried it from a 22 0z bottle that perhaps had been on the shelves a bit to long, which has been the case with many of the beers purchased from Topper’s Cellar. The Hop Devil was a very crisp, in your face beer with little to hide and lots to offer. It poured a light caramel hue with an off white head that disappeared within a few minutes of pouring. Emitting a delightful aroma of floral hops with citrus esters, perhaps grapefruit. Medium bodied and leaving a light coat, the Hop Devil started with a sweet(for an IPA) booze taste that transitioned into a heavenly hop finish with hints of grass. The dry, crisp finish hung for a moment at the back of the palette.

The Hop Devil IPA is a must for hop heads around the nation, and perhaps would be appropriate to run through a hop randall(keep your eyes peeled for instructions on how to make your own). I would love to get some of this stuff fresh from the tap, or at least before it has sat on the shelves for a few months as I’m sure the one we tried was slightly old, not to be confused with aged. That being said, hit the stores and get yourself some of this devilishly delicious IPA.