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16 Point IPA

Virginia
United States
16 Point IPA by Devils Backbone Brewing Co.
Judges Ratings 
1 Review
94
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Appearance:
6 / 6
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Description 

We started with our Eight Point IPA, then added twice the amount of hops and kept going!  Light bronze in color with tons of citrus & piney hop notes. Hoppy, Resin, Pine.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
9.1%
IBUs: 
91
Hops: 
Centennial, Columbus, Simcoe, Citra and Amarillo
Malts: 
Cara-red, Toasted Wheat, Maris Otter, Pilsner
Judges Review 
James Link's picture
Judges Rating:
94
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Reviewed as a 22A Double IPA as per the style guidelines established by the Beer Judge Certification Program. (2015 edition)

The Hop aroma of this beer was redolent with the scent of ripe citrus fruits along with undertones of mango and pineapple. Caramel malt along with a persistent alcoholic warming of the nose was also evident at higher levels than normally found in other examples of the style.

A clear golden colored ale with a medium oatmeal-tinted head poured up and held nicely.

Resinous hop flavors were well pronounced however, as in the aroma a clean carmel malt presence was firmly and appropriately stated. Alcohol was strongly manifest as one might expect as a result of higher malt levels evident here. Hop bitterness cleaned up nicely in the finish.

The body was full and smooth over the tongue with medium carbonation and no hop astringency.

A unique Double IPA With a big smack of hops and malt character to match.

Brewery Introduction

One might say the spark for the idea behind the brewery happened in 1992 with a visit to Cortina, Italy. Founders, Steve and Heidi Crandall were on a ski trip and were introduced to a German beer called Weihenstephan. This first real “craft” beer experience started a trend in the Crandall... Read More