Eight Point IPA
Devils Backbone Brewing Company

Eight Point IPAEight Point IPA
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From:
Devils Backbone Brewing Company
 
Virginia, United States
Style:
American IPA
Ranked #3,307
ABV:
6.2%
Score:
82
Ranked #24,802
Avg:
3.63 | pDev: 12.95%
Reviews:
189
Ratings:
985
Status:
Active
Rated:
May 18, 2023
Added:
Nov 27, 2008
Wants:
  20
Gots:
  295
The thing about bucks is, they’re big, strong, and they make their presence felt. That notion sorta inspired us to brew Eight Point IPA, the first beer we ever brewed at Devils Backbone. It’s got a nice hoppy presence but is approachable. It’s gold, medium-bodied, and made with four malts, plus brash American hop varieties like Simcoe, Centennial, Comet, Amarillo, and Citrus.

We don’t have any proof that a buck would like it, but we’re pretty sure they’d respect it.

Malts: Pilsner, Vienna, CaraStan, Torrified Wheat, Black Malt, Dextrose
Hops: Simcoe, Centennial, Comet, Amarillo, Citra
IBU: 45
COLOR: Gold
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Ratings by Jason:
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Reviewed by Jason from Massachusetts

3.55/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12oz brown bottle, sample from the brewery.

Very sudsy, lots of stickage on the glass. Bright deep golden hue. Pithy aroma with piney and herbal overtones. Assertive bitterness, smooth with a slightly creamy body. Dry cracker-like maltiness, grainy with a hoppy citrus pith and rind flavor. I can see the balance here, a good IPA overall but no real wow factor. Most certainly worth a go as it could be a go to beer for anyone that likes hops.
Apr 08, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.52 by hozersr from Pennsylvania

May 18, 2023
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Reviewed by ramseye4 from Virginia

3.73/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Devils backbone was one of the late 2000s breweries that helped build a lot of momentum for beer in Virginia. They were purchased by AB in 2016 but it seems they’ve been left to their own devices, just with a much larger distribution footprint. I have no issue with this but if you have some moral quandary about it, there it is.

This and Vienna Lager have become the flagship beers for DB. As such, it takes on the mantle of representing Virginia beer in other states where the more acclaimed Va Breweries don’t have a presence. Let’s see how it stacks up.

A-Horribly weak looking golden color (pee), two fingers of nice fluffy head though.

S-Pine, honey, tangerine. Forestry. I had to stick my nose in the head to really pick up in anything, but the aroma itself is pleasant.

T-First sip all I got was malt, but subsequent tastes have gotten better. Some light piney, and a lot of grass that actually is really pleasant on the tongue. A bit of citrus in the finish. This beer went from a 2.75 to a 4 in this category the more I drank it. It’s a very well balanced, pleasant flavor. Very woodsy, fitting considering the location and theme of the brewery.

M-Good bitter aftertaste, medium body, lightly carbonated

O- up until the second sip I was ready to raze this beer to the ground, but the more I drink it the more I like it. It’s a solid, if unspectacular, beer whose balanc Levi’s its greatest asset.
Mar 04, 2023
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Reviewed by HarlotBronte from District of Columbia

3.62/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
L: Clear gold body with a dense white head. Great retention.

S: Floral, sweet orange, grapefruit

T: Earthy hops, citrus, malt, a touch of pine on the back end

F: Medium bodied, dry finish

O: Pretty decent IPA. Nothing stands out , but no faults.
Jan 12, 2023
 
Rated: 3.61 by Humanusfermentum from Virginia

Oct 02, 2022
 
Rated: 3 by prisdefer from New York

Sep 12, 2022
 
Rated: 4.5 by TeachChefs from Pennsylvania

Aug 28, 2022
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Reviewed by Peach63 from New York

4.02/5  rDev +10.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Golden yellow with a 1.5" white head, which lasts. heavy lacing.

Aroma is floral, piney, caramel, light citrus.

Tastes of pine, light citrus zest, caramel malt. Resinous.

Medium body, lively carbonation. Dry, resinous finish.

A nice, milder IPA.
Jul 16, 2022
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Reviewed by daliandragon from Maryland

3.62/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Picked up a sixer at Shopper's on this fine June Friday afternoon. Big, billowy head and nice golden color. Flavor and nose are both a bit grainy with herbal hops and a nice bread note, but maybe more of an APA. I do like the texture, and this is fine, but maybe not a full bore IPA.
Jun 11, 2022
 
Rated: 3.25 by chicagoish from Pennsylvania

May 06, 2022
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Reviewed by maddogruss from New Jersey

3/5  rDev -17.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
A: pours a light amber body with a small white head with retention and lacing.
S: leafy, floral notes with earthy notes.
T: sweet, light sweet chamomile taste with subtle, hip earthiness.
M: light bodied and fairly crisp.
O: ok feel and taste combo; decent overall.
Apr 23, 2022
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Reviewed by Dr_Gonzo from Kentucky

3.6/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Poured into a tall clear pint glass. Body is a clear amber with a small head about a finger or less thick, decent lacing, not so good retention.

Aroma: Floral and herbal hops, toasted malts and bread, resin, pine, grapefruit peel, orange, tangerine, and maybe some pineapple.

Taste: really tasting bitter malts and herbal flavors, along with some citrus zest. Body is medium-light.
Mar 28, 2022
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Reviewed by MrOH from Maryland

2.98/5  rDev -17.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
Clear gold, big eggshell head, good retention, spotty lace
Floral and citrusy hop aroma, a bit of toasty malt
Kinda generic "C" hop flavor, toasty malts
Medium bodied, appropriately carbonated
Better IPAs are brewed in the mid-Atlantic that aren't produced by ABI
Mar 19, 2022
 
Rated: 3.85 by carrcolind from District of Columbia

Dec 03, 2021
 
Rated: 3.25 by trickynicky from Maryland

Nov 27, 2021
 
Rated: 3.73 by Roguer from Connecticut

Sep 05, 2021
 
Rated: 3.75 by 22Blue from Kansas

Aug 28, 2021
 
Rated: 3.53 by Zylod from West Virginia

Jul 25, 2021
 
Rated: 3.17 by flgimp from Pennsylvania

Jul 13, 2021
 
Rated: 3.96 by Wilkolaczek94 from Connecticut

Jul 05, 2021
Eight Point IPA from Devils Backbone Brewing Company
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 985 ratings